The Snyder Industries 2500 Gallon ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a full-size bulk vertical storage tank molded from polyethylene, standing 98 inches tall on a fixed 96-by-96-inch footprint. Built to ASTM standards and rated to a 1.9 specific gravity, it carries structural margin that most water-only tanks don't, so it holds up under long service and denser fills without running to its ceiling. That makes it a durable choice for water storage, fire-water reservoirs, agricultural supply, and industrial process water. If you are searching for a 2500 gallon black Snyder vertical tank for outdoor bulk storage, this is that tank.
Will it work for your site?
Filled to capacity with water, this tank carries roughly 20,850 pounds, so the pad and soil under it have to be engineered for that load on the fixed 96-by-96-inch footprint. Because the shell is rated to a 1.9 specific gravity, its structural ceiling for denser liquids is far higher, at about 39,615 pounds of maximum rated contents, which is the margin a standard 1.0 to 1.5 SG water tank simply doesn't have. Black polyethylene blocks sunlight, which suppresses algae growth in stored water and adds UV durability for long outdoor service. Before you finalize placement, run your volume and headroom numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide so the tank height and diameter fit the space you have.
Fittings and access
Per the technical drawing on this page, this tank is configured with a flange, a 2 to 3 inch S.U.M.O. fitting, an 18 inch polyethylene threaded and vented fitting, and a manway with 15 inch access. That 15 inch access opening is a confirmable spec on the drawing and is sized for interior inspection and cleaning. The flange requires a matching gasket and the threaded connections require matching thread adapters, so verify size and clocking against the drawing before you buy any hardware.
Site engineering and freight
A tank this heavy needs a properly designed foundation. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the ACI framework for that pour, and if this is going into a rural fire-protection role, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing and freeze protection. The common mistake on a tank this size is under-building the pad or ignoring freeboard for thermal expansion, which our freeboard sizing guide walks through in detail. For an industrial process-water or reuse setup, our water reuse tank topology guide covers how a bulk tank like this fits a quality-banded storage train.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Chowchilla, California, with cost quoted live to your ZIP code. Get your number with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 to place an order and arrange delivery.
