The Norwesco 1700 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank is a blue, high-density linear polyethylene vertical tank built for bulk water and liquid storage where you need real capacity in a stable, vertical footprint. Rated to a 1.9 specific gravity, it carries denser liquids than a standard 1.5-SG water tank without you having to second-guess the wall.
Height 74 in · Base 87 × 87 in · Nominal 1,700 gal · HDLPE · 1.9 SG rated
Will it work for your job?
Full of water, the tank and contents come in at roughly 14,178 pounds. Filled with a denser liquid at the full 1.9 specific gravity rating, maximum rated contents reach about 26,938 pounds. Design your pad to the heavier number you will actually run, not the empty weight. Match your fluid's specific gravity against that 1.9 ceiling before you fill - it is the rating limit, not a suggestion - and if you are unsure how the 1,700-gallon size lines up with your draw-down or storage needs, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide. Outlet, bulkhead fitting, and gasket sizes are called out on the technical drawing on this page; confirm thread type and gasket against your plumbing before ordering. We do not assume your fitting size.
Common uses and sizing
As a large vertical storage tank, this size is a workhorse for bulk water storage, irrigation supply, and on-site reserve. It is also a common building block for private water reserves on remote sites; our guide on fire-water reservoir tank design walks through NFPA 22 sizing and cold-climate freeze protection if that is your application. If you are aggregating grey water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate, the industrial water reuse tank topology guide covers quality-banded storage trains. For a deeper look at this exact Norwesco model, see the 1700 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank buyer's guide.
Foundation and the mistake to avoid
The single most common mistake on a tank this size is setting it on an unprepared surface. A vertical tank carrying close to seven tons of water needs a full-contact, level, smooth pad under the entire 87 × 87 inch footprint - no point loads, no gaps. Our concrete pad sizing guide lays out the ACI 360R-10 framework for getting that foundation right. The second mistake is over-rating the contents: 1.9 SG already gives you density headroom above standard 1.5-SG water tanks, so most denser liquids fit without stepping up a class - as long as your fluid stays at or under 1.9 SG.
This vertical tank ships LTL freight from the nearest Norwesco plant - Sheldon, IA or Lancaster, OH - quoted live to your ZIP. Get an exact number in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you and help you spec the right vertical storage tank for the job.
