The Snyder Industries 3000 Gallon vertical storage tank is molded from crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) in black, standing 111 inches tall on a 96 x 96 inch footprint. It carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating, one of the highest offered on a poly vertical, so it holds bulk water with real structural margin to spare. For municipal backup, agricultural supply, fire-water reservoirs, and rural or remote-site storage, this is a vertical storage tank sized for genuine volume without giving up wall strength.
Will it work for your site?
Filled with water, this tank carries roughly 25,020 lb, and its 1.9 SG rating gives a maximum rated contents weight near 47,538 lb. That load has to land on a level, engineered pad that fully supports the 96 x 96 inch footprint, so pour or verify the foundation before the tank arrives. Fittings shown on the technical drawing on this page are a flange for a plumbing/outlet connection, an 18-inch PE threaded and vented lid for fill and breathing, and a manway with 15-inch access for interior reach and cleaning. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide to match this 3000-gallon body to your draw-down and refill schedule.
Why XLPE for a heavy-duty vertical
Crosslinked polyethylene resists impact and stress-cracking better than standard HDPE, which is what earns Snyder's XLPE tanks their heavy-duty reputation and long service life on a tank this size. If you are weighing this against a single-wall HDPE tank, the Snyder XLPE vs HDPE guide walks through when crosslinking actually earns its keep. For rural fire-protection storage, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection for cold-climate service.
The mistake to avoid
The common error on a tank this size is treating the pad and the plumbing connections as an afterthought. Nearly 47,538 lb of rated load demands a properly poured foundation; the concrete pad sizing guide covers the ACI 360R-10 framework for above-ground poly tanks. Confirm the gasket material and thread type on the flange and 18-inch lid against your existing plumbing before install, and keep the vented lid clear so the tank can breathe as it fills and drains. Bring your fitting spec to us and we will help you match it.
This tank ships LTL from Snyder's plant in Chowchilla, California, with freight quoted live to your ZIP. Because it leaves a single West-Coast origin, East-Coast destinations run a longer lane and quote higher, so pull a real number with the Freight Cost Estimator before you order, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you. Ask about lead time and pad requirements up front so the tank and its foundation are ready on the same day.
