The Norwesco 2100 Gallon Black Vertical Storage Tank is a full-size bulk vertical for outdoor water storage on a farm, ranch, or industrial site. Molded in black polyethylene, it holds 2,100 gallons on a 102 x 102 inch footprint and carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating - so it is built for liquids heavier than plain water. The single number that should drive your planning: filled to its full 1.5 SG rating, the contents can reach roughly 26,271 pounds, and that weight decides your pad. Note the configuration too - at 69 inches tall on a 102-inch base, this is the low-profile, squat 2100, not the taller version you may see compared elsewhere. Freight is quoted separately from the list price and ships LTL from Ohio, so a buyer outside the Midwest should run a ZIP-specific number before assuming a freight cost.
Will it work for your site?
This is a vertical storage tank: 69 inches tall, 102 inches wide on a 102 x 102 inch footprint, 2,100 gallons. Filled with water, the contents alone weigh about 17,514 pounds; at the tank's full 1.5 specific gravity rating, the contents can reach roughly 26,271 pounds. A tank this size belongs on a level, fully supporting foundation - read our concrete pad sizing guide for above-ground polyethylene tanks before you set it, and use the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide if you are still choosing a capacity. The pack here does not list outlet or lid sizes for this unit, so confirm exact fitting locations, outlet size, and lid opening from the technical drawing on this page before you spec your plumbing.
The 1.5 SG advantage
Many vertical water tanks are rated to 1.0 specific gravity - good for water and not much heavier. This black Norwesco is already rated to 1.5 SG, which means it accepts denser liquids without you giving up usable capacity to a derate penalty. The black wall blocks UV and discourages algae in above-ground service, so this configuration handles potable and non-potable water, agricultural water, and rainwater collection at volume. It is also a workable building block for a rural fire-water reservoir - our guide on fire-water reservoir tank design and NFPA 22 sizing covers cold-climate freeze protection. For water-reuse projects that aggregate grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate, see our breakdown of industrial water reuse tank topology, and for harvesting setups our first-flush diverter sizing guide.
The mistake to avoid
Do not undersize the foundation. People look at the empty tank weight and forget that 2,100 gallons of water alone is over 17,500 pounds, and a full 1.5 SG load pushes past 26,000 pounds. A pad that is too small, unlevel, or not fully supporting the entire base will let the tank flex and stress at the bottom seam. Size the pad to the full loaded weight, confirm it is dead level, and support the complete 102-inch footprint.
This tank ships LTL freight from Washington Court House, OH, quoted live to your ZIP code - get your number with the Freight Cost Estimator or call us at 866-418-1777. We will help you confirm fit, foundation, and delivery before you order.
