The Norwesco 75 Gallon Vertical Water Tank is a compact black polyethylene water tank built for point-of-use and light bulk storage where floor space is tight. It stands 50 inches tall on a 23 x 23 inch square footprint, so it tucks into corners, closets, and equipment rooms while still holding a useful volume. At just 23 inches wide it clears a standard interior doorway upright, which makes it easy to place inside utility rooms and outbuildings rather than only outdoors. The black wall blocks light to discourage algae, a practical trait for fresh water, rainwater collection, and general Norwesco water storage.
Will it work for your job?
This is a vertical tank rated for a specific gravity of 1.0, meaning it is engineered for water and water-like liquids. Filled to capacity, 75 gallons of water weighs about 626 pounds, and that 626 lb loaded figure is your design load and the maximum rated contents weight for the tank. Size your stand or slab around the loaded number, not the empty shell, which is light enough for one or two people to set in place before filling. The 23 x 23 inch footprint concentrates that weight, so the surface underneath must be flat, level, and fully supported. If you are weighing this against a larger or differently shaped Norwesco tank, run your numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator and review the Tank Sizing Guide before you commit. For a permanent install, size the base using our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks.
Fittings and setup
The port and fitting configuration for this tank is confirmed on the technical drawing on this page. Check it before you buy plumbing, and match your bulkhead and gasket size to the outlet shown there so parts fit on the first try. Because this is a water-rated tank at 1.0 specific gravity, keep it in water and water-like service and pair the outlet with a gasket rated for your water. The mistake to avoid is loading a heavier-than-water liquid into a 1.0-rated tank; if your contents are denser than water, that calls for a higher specific-gravity tank instead. Call 866-418-1777 or use the Tank Sizing Calculator and we will help you spec the right rating. After installation, verify the tank and its fittings hold before full service with our hydrostatic test methodology for new-install acceptance.
Freight and ordering
This tank ships LTL freight from the Norwesco plant in Burnet, TX, with the final rate quoted live to your ZIP code. Get an exact number in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will help you size, spec, and schedule delivery. Whether you are setting up rainwater capture, a small fire-water reserve, or a water reuse loop, our fire-water reservoir design guide and industrial water reuse topology guide can help you plan the wider system around this Norwesco vertical tank.
