The Norwesco 2000 Gallon Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a 2,000-gallon polyethylene vertical storage tank rated to 1.9 specific gravity, well above the 1.0 that water requires. That rating is more than a load number: this water-class tank can also hold liquids denser than water, up to a 1.9 specific gravity, without resin-rating concern, which sets it apart from the standard 1.0 to 1.5 SG tanks a buyer often compares against. The black resin blocks light to discourage algae growth, making it a practical Norwesco vertical storage tank for bulk water storage, fire-water reserve, and rainwater or reuse holding.
Will it work for your site?
Capacity is 2,000 gallons on a 90.0 x 90.0 inch footprint. Filled with water, the tank and contents weigh 16,680 lb, and at the full 1.9 specific gravity rating the maximum rated contents weight is 31,692 lb. Those are rated spec values, not estimates, and they drive everything underneath the tank: the pad has to carry the full loaded weight, not the empty shell. One note on dimensions before you build: confirm the tank height and the 90 x 90 footprint against the technical drawing on this page, since overhead clearance and slab layout depend on getting both numbers right for your site. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide to match the tank to your draw-down and refill schedule, and review Concrete Pad Sizing for Above-Ground Polyethylene Tanks before you pour.
How does it ship?
This vertical tank ships LTL freight from the single Norwesco plant in Washougal, WA, with freight quoted live to your ZIP code. Because that is the only origin, East Coast and Southeast buyers should expect higher LTL than buyers near the Pacific Northwest. A 2,000-gallon tank is an oversized, bulky load, so the closer your delivery point is to Washougal, the lower the freight. Get an exact number with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will work the quote with you.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a tank this size is building the pad and connections for the empty tank instead of the loaded one. At full water capacity you are supporting 16,680 lb, and the 1.9 specific gravity rating means the tank is rated to hold contents up to 31,692 lb if you store something denser than water. Design the foundation and any tie-downs to the loaded figure, and verify the height and footprint against the technical drawing before the truck arrives. If you are spec'ing this as a fire-water reservoir, the sizing math has its own discipline worth reading first.
For deeper planning, see Fire-Water Reservoir Tank Design for Rural and Remote Sites, the Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer 2000 Gallon comparison, and our guide to industrial water-reuse tank topology. Check the technical drawing on this page for fitting locations and outlet details, then get your freight number with the Freight Cost Estimator or by calling 866-418-1777.
