The Snyder Industries 3000 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank in green is a high density linear polyethylene (HDLPE) tank built for above-ground bulk water storage. It holds 3,000 gallons in a 102-inch square footprint standing 98 inches tall, and it carries a 1.0 specific gravity rating - the correct rating for water and other water-density liquids. Filled to capacity with water, the tank and its contents weigh roughly 25,020 pounds, so the pad and site prep matter as much as the tank itself.
Will it work for your site?
This vertical storage tank sits on a 102.0 x 102.0 inch square footprint, so plan a level base at least that wide. At full water weight the dead load is about 25,020 pounds spread across that footprint - roughly 346 pounds per square foot of bearing pressure, the number a building official or engineer will want when sizing the foundation. That is why an engineered concrete pad is the right base for a tank this size; our concrete pad sizing guide walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework for above-ground polyethylene tanks. The tank arrives plumbing-ready: an 18-inch polyethylene manway with a 4-inch vent and tie-down provision, a 12" x 24" flat fitting pad at 270 degrees, a mounting flange, a 1-1/2-inch polypropylene bulkhead fitting, and a 2-inch polypropylene bulkhead fitting. Both bulkheads come with EPDM gaskets, which is the correct elastomer for water service - keep those seals rather than swapping in something that does not match the 1.0 SG water rating. Reference the technical drawing on this page for the exact fitting elevations and clocking before you plumb.
Common applications and the mistake to avoid
This Snyder vertical water storage tank suits bulk water storage, rural and remote fire-water reservoirs, and industrial water reuse trains. If fire protection is the use case, size the reserve against NFPA 22 discipline - our fire-water reservoir design guide covers reserve sizing and cold-climate freeze protection. For grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate aggregation, see our industrial water reuse topology guide. The mistake to avoid: this tank is rated to 1.0 specific gravity, meaning it is engineered for water-density liquids only. Do not store a heavier-than-water liquid in it - anything above 1.0 SG needs a tank rated for that weight, or the wall carries load it was not built to hold. If your liquid is heavier than water, call us at 866-418-1777 and we will spec a correctly rated tank for the job. Still confirming the size? Our Tank Sizing Calculator, Tank Sizing Guide, and our 3000 gallon green water tank buyer's guide help you confirm that 3,000 gallons matches your daily draw or storage target.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder Industries plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, so delivered freight scales with distance from that single Nebraska ship-point - which is exactly why we quote it live to your ZIP rather than guessing. Run your address through our Freight Cost Estimator for a quote to your ZIP, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you. Tell us your ZIP and we will get the right number to your inbox.
