The Snyder Industries 3000 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank is a White, high density linear polyethylene (HDLPE) vertical storage tank rated to 1.5 specific gravity, built to hold 3000 gallons of water or heavier liquids without trading away wall strength. As a linear polyethylene tank, it stands 127 inches tall - that's 10 feet 7 inches - on a 90 x 90 inch footprint, so plan your concrete pad, overhead clearance, and fill access around those numbers before the truck arrives.
Will it work for your liquid?
The 1.5 specific gravity rating is the figure to anchor your decision on. Filled with plain water at SG 1.0, the contents weigh about 25,020 lb; pushed to its maximum rated contents weight at 1.5 SG, this tank carries up to 37,530 lb, which is how it accommodates denser liquids. As a quick reference, that spread works out to roughly 1,668 lb per 0.1 of specific gravity, so you can interpolate your own liquid's weight against the 1.5 ceiling. That headroom is why a vertical storage tank like this one suits more than just fresh water - but always match your liquid's actual specific gravity to the 1.5 rating and never exceed it. Use our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide to confirm this 3000 gallon size fits your draw-down and refill cycle.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a tank this size is treating the foundation and the weight as an afterthought. At up to 37,530 lb of rated contents on a 90 x 90 inch base, an unlevel or undersized pad will stress the tank wall long before the polyethylene itself ever fails. Build the pad first, level it, and size it to the full footprint. Then account for the height: at 127 inches plus the dome and fill point above it, confirm your doorway, ceiling, and fill-line access before delivery - the listed height does not include the clearance you need to fill from the top. One more item this listing does not specify is the outlet and fitting configuration, so confirm your required fitting locations and sizes with us before you order rather than assuming a default.
Freight and ordering
This Snyder 3000 gallon vertical storage tank ships LTL by freight, quoted live to your ZIP code. It ships from the nearest Snyder Industries plant - Lincoln, NE or Philippi, WV - so freight cost depends heavily on which is closest. Central and Western buyers generally route from Nebraska, while Eastern buyers route from West Virginia. Get an exact number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you. For a deeper walkthrough of this size class, see our 3000 gallon vertical liquid storage tank buyer's guide. Listed before freight - tell us your ZIP and we will get you a real LTL rate.
