The Snyder Industries 5000 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank in black is a 5,000-gallon vertical storage tank molded from high density linear polyethylene (HDLPE) by Snyder Industries. It stands 159 inches tall on a 102 x 102 inch footprint (a 102-inch diameter), and the black resin blocks light to slow algae growth in raw and stored water. Rated to a 1.0 specific gravity, it is built for water and water-density liquids at this 5,000-gallon size. The technical drawing on this page shows the fitting and manway layout, and the spec block below confirms the dimensions before you commit the pad space.
Will it work for your site?
This is a vertical water tank sized for bulk water storage, fire-water reserve, and water-density service up to a 1.0 specific gravity. Filled to capacity, the contents weigh 41,700 pounds, which is also the maximum rated contents weight, so size your foundation, ring wall, or compacted pad for that full load on the 102 x 102 inch footprint, not just the empty shell. If you are unsure whether 5,000 gallons matches your draw-down and refill cycle, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide walk through capacity, footprint, and refill planning. The fitting package on the technical drawing includes a flange, a 1-1/2 inch polypropylene Eco bulkhead fitting with an EPDM seal, a 2 inch heavy-duty polypropylene bulkhead fitting with an EPDM seal, and a 24 inch vented polyethylene manway. The EPDM seals on both bulkhead fittings are the correct elastomer for water service, so confirm those outlet sizes and locations against your plumbing before you set the tank.
How the manway and venting work
The 24 inch vented manway gives you top access for inspection and cleaning while also providing the atmospheric vent the tank needs during operation. That vent matters: pumping water into a sealed tank, or drawing it down faster than air can enter, can collapse or balloon a polyethylene shell. Keeping the vented manway clear lets the tank breathe through every fill and draw cycle on this 5,000 gallon water storage tank.
Freight and how it ships
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder Industries plant in Merced, California, quoted live to your ZIP. Because a 159-inch-tall vertical storage tank is an oversized freight item shipping from a single West Coast origin, West Coast and Mountain ZIPs will quote materially lower than East Coast destinations, and the rate also depends on your delivery access. Run your ZIP through the Freight Cost Estimator for a live number, or call 866-418-1777 for help with delivery and offload.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a tank this size is treating the 1.0 specific gravity rating as a detail. This black HDLPE tank is rated for water and liquids up to a 1.0 specific gravity; it is not the right vessel for heavier liquids that exceed 1.0, which need a higher-rated tank. The second mistake is underbuilding the base. With 41,700 pounds of water bearing down on the 102 x 102 inch footprint, a level, fully supported pad is not optional. For larger fire-water and reuse systems, our fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection, and the industrial water reuse topology guide covers grey-water, rainwater, and condensate storage trains.
Ready to move on this 5000 gallon vertical water storage tank? Run your ZIP through the Freight Cost Estimator for a live LTL quote from Merced, California, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm fittings, the 24 inch vented manway, and delivery details before you order.
