The Norwesco 10000 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank gives you a single, large-volume polyethylene reservoir for bulk water storage, agricultural supply, fire-water reserve, rainwater aggregation, and industrial water reuse. This is the no-fittings configuration in black, which means you control where every bulkhead and outlet goes - drill and install fittings to match your plumbing plan rather than working around a factory layout. Built by Norwesco from polyethylene, this vertical storage tank holds 10,000 gallons of water and is sized for stationary, above-ground service on a properly prepared pad.
Will this tank work for your site?
At full capacity this tank carries a serious water load: 10,000 gallons of water computes to a full-water weight of 83,400 pounds at 8.34 lb/gal. That weight drives every foundation and siting decision, so plan the pad before the tank arrives. A flat, fully supported, level base rated to carry the full filled weight is not optional at this size - use our Concrete Pad Sizing for Above-Ground Polyethylene Tanks guide to work through the ACI 360R-10 framework before you pour. Because this is a vertical storage tank with no factory fittings, you also decide outlet height, bulkhead size, and overflow placement yourself. Confirm the tank's footprint and dimensions against your site so it fits and your fittings land where your plumbing needs them.
Fittings, sizing, and commissioning
Since this tank ships with no factory penetrations, you supply your own bulkhead fittings and gaskets, sized to your outlet and overflow plan, and seat each gasket flat against the drilled penetration. Order this no-fittings configuration only if you are equipped to do that correctly. If you are still confirming that 10,000 gallons is the right volume for your draw rate and refill cycle, run the numbers with our Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide. Once installed, do not skip a proper fill test - our Hydrostatic Test Methodology guide walks through water-fill discipline, pad-settlement monitoring, and fitting leak detection - the step that catches a weeping bulkhead at each gasketed penetration before the tank is in full service. For fire-protection reserves, our Fire-Water Reservoir Tank Design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and cold-climate freeze protection; for grey-water, rainwater, and condensate programs, see our Industrial Water Reuse Tank Topology guide.
The mistake to avoid
The single most common error on a tank this size is under-building the foundation. At 83,400 pounds filled, an unlevel or partially supported pad puts uneven stress on the polyethylene shell, and a black tank set on soft or settling ground can lean or stress-load at the base. Prepare a continuous, level, load-rated pad first, then fill in stages while monitoring for settlement. Plan your fitting and gasket layout and have the hardware on hand before the tank ships, so the bare tank is an advantage rather than a hold-up.
This Norwesco vertical storage tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP. With three stocking plants spanning the country - Fairfield, TX; Hanford, CA; and Washington Court House, OH - freight is quoted from the origin closest to you, which materially affects LTL cost on an 83,400-lb-class load. Get your number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 for help with siting, fittings, and freight on this 10,000 gallon water storage tank.
