The Norwesco 2000 gallon black vertical storage tank is a 2,000-gallon polyethylene tank that stands 152 inches tall on a 64 x 64 inch footprint, measuring 64 inches in diameter. It carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, which means it is built to hold contents heavier than plain water up to that density. For bulk water storage, rainwater capture, fire-protection reserve, and general industrial liquid storage, this is one of the workhorse sizes in the Norwesco vertical line, and the black resin is opaque to keep light out of the stored contents and slow algae growth.
Will it hold what you need it to?
At full capacity this tank holds about 16,680 pounds of water. Size your foundation for that figure plus the tank's own dead weight as a single design load - this is the most common number buyers miss. The 1.5 SG rating raises the structural ceiling: the tank is designed to support a maximum rated contents weight near 25,020 pounds, which is what lets it store fluids denser than water. In practical terms, it accepts liquids up to 1.5 specific gravity, or roughly 12.5 pounds per gallon at full volume. Run your fluid's specific gravity from its datasheet against that number before you commit - if your liquid exceeds 1.5 SG, you need a higher-rated tank, not this one. The Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer 2000 gallon vertical comparison is the place to look for sibling tanks with higher SG ratings. The 152-inch height and 64-inch diameter also matter for siting: confirm overhead clearance and door or gate widths before delivery. Our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you match capacity and dimensions to the job.
Foundation and siting
A vertical tank this size needs a flat, fully supporting base - a properly sized concrete pad or compacted, level surface that carries the entire 64 x 64 inch footprint. A tall tank holding 16,680 pounds of water concentrates real load, and a partial or uneven base is the most common avoidable mistake at this size. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the framework. For reserve-water applications, see our write-up on fire-water reservoir tank design for rural and remote sites. Capturing and reusing water? The industrial water reuse tank topology guide covers grey-water, rainwater, and condensate storage trains.
How it ships
This vertical storage tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP code. It is stocked at three Norwesco plants - Griffin, GA; Hanford, CA; and St. Bonifacius, MN - and we route from the location nearest you to keep transit time and cost down. Because it stocks in three regions, your delivery ZIP is the variable that decides which plant wins, so run your ZIP through the estimator to see the real number. And because it is a 152-inch-tall freight item, get your delivery site, offload equipment, and access squared away before it arrives. Get a live freight number with our Freight Cost Estimator, see the technical drawing on this page for exact dimensions and fitting locations, and call 866-418-1777 with any questions on this 2000 gallon black vertical storage tank.
