The Snyder Industries 2000 Gallon ASTM Black Vertical Storage Tank (SKU 5050000N49) is a molded polyethylene vertical storage tank built to the ASTM standard, standing about 88 inches tall on a roughly 90-inch outside diameter and a 90 x 90 inch footprint. It carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, meaning it is engineered to hold contents up to 1.5 times the density of water at its rated 2000 gallon capacity. The black exterior blocks light penetration, which discourages algae growth in stored water and makes it a common choice for outdoor, non-potable storage.
Will it work for your site?
Start with weight, because that is what determines your pad and your placement. Filled with plain water, this tank and its contents weigh roughly 16,680 pounds. At the full 1.5 specific gravity rating, the maximum rated contents weight climbs to about 25,020 pounds. Those numbers drive everything downstream: the concrete pad, the soil bearing, and how you set the tank. The 90 x 90 inch footprint at 88 inches tall gives a squat, stable profile that suits fixed installations where a vertical storage tank sits on a prepared base. Run your volume against the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide if you are still settling on capacity.
Fittings and the mistake to avoid
Our data does not list a documented outlet, bulkhead, or gasket layout for this specific SKU, so do not assume a fitting package. Call 866-418-1777 to confirm bulkhead size, thread type, and gasket material for your contents before you buy. The 1.5 specific gravity rating is the number people misread: it is a strength rating for denser contents, not a promise that any liquid is a good match, and it says nothing about potable or food-grade approval. For plain water and general non-potable storage this tank is well over-specified, which is a good thing. The other common error is under-building the foundation. Size the pad to carry the loaded weight, not the empty tank. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the ACI framework, and if you are weighing this against other brands, see our Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer 2000 gallon comparison. See the technical drawing on this page for reference dimensions.
Freight and ordering
This 2000 gallon Snyder black vertical tank ships empty via LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP. It stocks at two plants, Lincoln, NE and Philippi, WV, and the quote is drawn from whichever is nearer your delivery point, so the number varies by destination and accessorials. Freight is quoted on the empty shipping weight, not the filled weight, so there is no need to price 16,680 pounds of cargo. Get a real number before you commit using our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777. Listed price is before freight. For rural fire-reserve and high-volume storage planning, our fire-water reservoir design guide covers sizing discipline and freeze protection for cold-climate sites.
