The Snyder Industries 2500 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank ships in black High Density Linear Polyethylene with a 1.0 specific gravity rating, sized for water and other contents up to a 1.0 SG. It stands 90 inches tall on a 96 x 96 inch footprint - an 8-foot diameter - so it holds 2,500 gallons of vertical storage on a compact ground pad. Filled with water it carries 20,850 pounds, which is also its maximum rated contents weight, so plan your foundation, pad, and access route around that loaded figure, not the empty shell. See the technical drawing on this page for the dimensioned layout before you pour a pad or frame an enclosure.
Fittings and what's already on the tank
This vertical tank comes configured with an 8" x 7.5" flat-plate fitting location - suited to mounting a level gauge, a larger inlet, or an instrument bung - a 1-1/2" polypropylene ECO bulkhead fitting with an EPDM seal, a 2" heavy-duty polypropylene bulkhead with an EPDM gasket, and a 26-inch vented manway secured with stainless-steel screws. That mix gives you a fill and vent path at the top plus bulkhead outlets for plumbing your supply or distribution line. The EPDM elastomer on both bulkheads is well matched to water and most aqueous service, but EPDM is not compatible with petroleum or oil-based fluids - keep this tank on water-density, water-compatible contents. Confirm the fitting heights and clocking against the technical drawing so your inlet, outlet, and overflow tie-ins land where you need them.
Sizing the tank to the job
At 2,500 gallons this is a common size for rural water storage, hauled-water cisterns, irrigation buffering, and as a polyethylene reservoir in a private fire-protection stack. Because a full tank weighs 20,850 pounds, the pad and any elevated stand have to be engineered for that load. Run your draw-down and refill math with the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide, and if you're spec'ing storage for a remote site, our guide to fire-water reservoir tank design for rural and remote sites walks through NFPA 22 sizing and cold-climate freeze protection. For greywater, rainwater, or condensate aggregation, see our industrial water reuse tank topology guide, and for a full breakdown of this size review the 2500 gallon black water storage tank buyer's guide.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a tank this size is under-building the foundation. The 1.0 SG rating is matched to water and similar-density contents, and a full tank puts 20,850 pounds on the slab, so a level, fully supported, properly sized concrete pad is not optional - don't set it on uneven ground or partial support. The second mistake is blocking the vent: the 26-inch manway is vented for a reason, and it must be kept clear so the tank can breathe during rapid fill or draw-down. An under-sized or obstructed vent can pull the poly shell into a vacuum and deform it on a fast draw. One more practical note for delivery: at 8 feet wide this tank will not pass through a standard doorway or single overhead door, so confirm gate and pad access before the truck arrives.
This vertical water storage tank ships LTL freight from the nearest plant - Albertville, AL - with freight quoted live to your ZIP. Get your number with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 to confirm fittings, lead time, and delivery for a black 2500 gallon vertical water storage tank.
