The Snyder Industries 3000 Gallon Black Vertical Water Storage Tank (SKU WB70) is a 3,000-gallon polyethylene vertical water tank built for bulk water storage where you need real volume on a stable, ground-standing footprint. It stands 96 inches tall on a 102 x 102 inch base, so plan the pad accordingly. The black exterior cuts light penetration into the stored water, which helps slow algae growth in outdoor service. This is a vertical storage tank rated to a specific gravity of 1.0, meaning it is engineered for water and water-density liquids - not heavier chemical solutions.
Will it work for your site?
The specs are straightforward for a water storage tank this size: 3,000-gallon nominal capacity, polyethylene construction, black color, 96 inches tall, and a 102.0 x 102.0 inch footprint. Filled with water, the tank and contents reach 25,020 pounds, which is also the maximum rated contents weight - size your pad, base, and any structural support to carry that load fully filled. A flat, level, fully supporting foundation is essential under a vertical tank this heavy. Trust the on-page spec block (96 inches tall, 102 x 102 footprint) over any rounded dimensions you see in the buyer's-guide titles, and confirm the layout against the technical drawing on this page before you pour a pad.
Fittings, plumbing, and access
This tank is configured for practical fill, draw, and venting. The technical drawing on this page shows a flange, a flat fitting area (12" x 24" at 270 degrees), a 1-1/2 inch polypropylene Eco bulkhead fitting with EPDM gasket, a 2 inch polypropylene bulkhead fitting with EPDM gasket, and an 18 inch polyethylene manway with a 4 inch vent and tie-down. The 2 inch PP bulkhead is the larger fill/draw port and the 1-1/2 inch PP Eco bulkhead is the secondary port - match your pipe and valve sizing to those exact ports rather than guessing. The 18 inch vented manway gives you top access for inspection and cleanout, the integral 4 inch vent lets air move as the tank fills and drains, and the tie provision is a built-in anchoring point. One checkpoint beyond the SG rating: the bulkhead gaskets are EPDM, so confirm EPDM is compatible with your stored liquid before service, since gasket chemistry as well as the rating governs what this tank can hold. Review the technical drawing on this page to confirm fitting locations line up with your plumbing before you set the tank.
Sizing it right
If you are still confirming whether 3,000 gallons matches your daily draw or reserve target, run the numbers with our Tank Sizing Calculator and read the Tank Sizing Guide. For rural and remote fire-water reserve planning, the fire-water reservoir tank design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection for cold-climate sites. If you are aggregating grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate, the industrial water reuse tank topology guide walks through quality-banded storage trains. Two model-specific buyer's guides for this 3000 gallon black water tank are also on the blog for deeper detail.
The mistake to avoid
This tank carries a 1.0 specific gravity rating, which means it is built for water and liquids no denser than water. Do not press it into service for heavier chemical solutions - that exceeds its rating and the wall design behind it. If your stored liquid is denser than water, you need a higher-SG-rated tank, not this one; call 866-418-1777 and we will point you to the right product. The other common miss is the foundation: at 25,020 pounds full, an undersized or unlevel pad is the fastest way to damage a vertical tank, so get the base right before the first fill.
This 3000 gallon vertical water storage tank ships LTL from the Snyder plant in Lincoln, NE, with freight quoted live to your ZIP. Get your freight number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you and confirm fitting and manway details before your tank leaves the line.
