The Norwesco 12000 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank is a black polyethylene vertical tank built for high-volume bulk water and liquid storage, the size you reach for when a single large vessel beats a bank of smaller ones. It holds 12,000 gallons, stands 193 inches tall on a 141 x 141 inch footprint, and carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, so it is engineered to hold heavier-than-water liquids up to that density without exceeding its structural design.
Will it work for your site
At capacity this is a serious load. Filled with water the contents weigh 100,080 pounds, and the tank is rated to carry up to 150,120 pounds of contents at its full 1.5 specific gravity. Size your foundation to that 150,120 lb rated maximum, not the water figure, so nobody under-builds the pad. A vessel of this scale needs a properly engineered, level concrete pad sized for the full filled load, not bare soil or gravel, with working perimeter clearance around the 141 x 141 footprint. Walk through that before you order using our concrete pad sizing guide built around the ACI 360R-10 framework. The black color resists UV and suppresses light penetration, which discourages algae growth in long-term outdoor water storage. The 1.5 specific gravity rating means denser-than-water fluids are covered up to a 50 percent margin over plain water, so this is the higher-density-capable band of the line. If you are confirming volume and footprint, the 12000 gallon vertical storage tank buyer's guide and our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you match the volume and pad to your draw rate.
Fittings and the drawing
Fitting and outlet sizes, thread types, and gasket requirements for this vertical tank are shown on the technical drawing on this page. Confirm them against your inlet, outlet, and overflow plumbing before you order, and call 866-418-1777 if you need to verify fitting compatibility for your installation. Do not assume a layout from the photo alone.
Common uses and the mistake to avoid
A 12,000-gallon Norwesco vertical tank is a workhorse for bulk non-potable water, agricultural and irrigation supply, industrial process water, and rural fire-protection reserves. For fire-water reservoir duty, size the volume to your demand discipline first; our fire-water reservoir design guide walks the NFPA 22 sizing logic and cold-climate freeze protection. For grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate aggregation, see our industrial water reuse tank topology guide. The mistake to avoid: do not order on the height number alone. At 193 inches tall this tank needs adequate overhead clearance for the fill line and manway access as well as a level pad that carries the full rated weight. Confirm both before the truck rolls.
Freight and ordering
This vertical storage tank ships LTL freight and is built at four Norwesco plants: Fairfield, TX; Hanford, CA; St. Bonifacius, MN; and Washington Court House, OH. It leaves from the location nearest you, so your ZIP code determines the origin plant and therefore your freight. Two buyers at different ZIPs will see different numbers, which is why the only real figure comes from a live quote. Run your destination through our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it and confirm the nearest shipping plant for your delivery.
