The Snyder Industries 2500 Gallon ASTM Black Vertical Storage Tank is a 2,500-gallon polyethylene tank standing 98 inches tall on a 96 x 96 inch footprint. It carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, so it holds water and heavier liquids up to that density without exceeding its wall design. The black polyethylene resin blocks light to slow algae growth in stored water, which makes this vertical storage tank a workhorse for bulk water storage, rainwater collection, and industrial process water on a 96-inch square pad.
Will this tank work for your site?
Filled with water, this tank holds roughly 20,850 pounds; at its full 1.5 specific gravity rating it can carry up to 31,275 pounds of contents. Plan your pad and structural support around that loaded weight, not the empty shell. The square 96 x 96 inch footprint keeps the base stable, and the 98-inch height should be checked against any door, ceiling, or overhead clearance at the install point before it ships. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide to confirm this 2500-gallon size matches your draw-down and refill cycle.
Fittings and access
Per the technical drawing on this page, this vertical tank comes configured with a flange, a 2"–3" S.U.M.O. bulkhead-style outlet fitting for fill or discharge plumbing, an 18" PE threaded and vented fitting, and a manway with 15" access for interior entry and cleaning. The vented fitting matters on a water column this size: a sealed poly tank can collapse under fast draw-down, so keep the vent path clear. When you make field connections at the flange and the S.U.M.O. outlet, use the correct gasket for each fitting size to get a clean seal before plumbing. Review the technical drawing on this page for the exact fitting placement and sizing so your fill, discharge, overflow, and vent runs are laid out correctly before the tank arrives. If your plan needs a fitting position the drawing does not show, call us at 866-418-1777 to confirm before ordering.
One mistake to avoid
The most common error on a tank this size is under-building the foundation. A full water column here is over ten tons, so the pad must be level, continuous, and rated for the loaded weight or the tank floor will stress unevenly. Match the 96 x 96 inch footprint with a pad that fully supports the base, and never set a partially supported tank on uneven ground.
This Snyder vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from the Chowchilla, CA plant, quoted live to your ZIP code. Because it leaves California, plan for meaningful cross-country LTL cost to eastern ZIPs. Get a freight rate to your ZIP with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to arrange delivery and confirm truck access at your site. For foundation planning, see our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks.
