The Snyder Industries 1000 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank in black is a 1,000-gallon polyethylene tank built for bulk water storage, hauling, and gravity-feed supply. It stands 89 inches tall on a 60 x 60 inch round footprint, so it fits through standard gate openings and tucks into a corner of a pump house, equipment yard, or pad while holding a full 1,000 gallons. The black exterior blocks sunlight, which suppresses algae growth in stored water far better than a translucent tank. If you are sizing a vertical storage tank for a water system, this is one of the most common 1000 gallon footprints in service.
Will it work for your water system
This tank is rated to a specific gravity of 1.0, meaning it is engineered for water and water-weight liquids. Filled to capacity, 1,000 gallons of water weighs 8,340 pounds, and the tank's maximum rated contents weight is the same 8,340 pounds, so a full load of water sits right at the design limit with zero margin for any denser liquid. The polyethylene wall is thicker at the base than at the top, which is normal for a vertical tank and is what lets it carry that head pressure safely.
Load and foundation: Full weight 8,340 lb · 60 x 60 footprint · continuous level support required (concrete pad or compacted base, no point supports or wood blocking) · at the SG 1.0 design limit with plain water.
What to confirm before you order
Fitting and outlet configuration on this tank is confirmed at order: bulkhead fittings, outlet placement, and gaskets are specified with you by phone so the plumbing matches your system rather than guessing at a stock layout. Plumbing the bulkhead and outlet correctly off a vertical tank of this height is the detail buyers most often overlook, so it is worth a short call. If your application is anything other than water, this is the wrong tank to overload: it is sized for water and similar density liquids at SG 1.0, not for heavier chemical service, brine, or fertilizer. For 1.5+ SG chemical, brine, or fertilizer service, call 866-418-1777 and we will spec a higher-SG-rated tank instead. To dial in the right capacity and dimensions, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide walk through the math.
Common uses and sizing references
A 1000 gallon vertical storage tank in black is a workhorse for rural water holding, irrigation reservoirs, rainwater aggregation, and fire-water reserve. If you are stacking storage into a private fire-protection system, our guide on fire-water reservoir tank design covers NFPA 22 sizing and freeze protection. For grey-water, rainwater, and condensate reuse trains, see our breakdown of industrial water reuse tank topology. Note that this SKU is the 60 x 89 format; the 1000 gallon class also ships in other footprints, so if you are comparing layouts our complete buyer's guides for the black 72 x 66 and 64 x 81 formats help you match a tank to your space.
This tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP code. Get an exact number from the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote the freight, confirm fittings, and make sure this is the right tank for your job before you buy.
