Water Storage Tank Selection Guide

Comprehensive Liquid Storage Tank Selection

Water Storage Tank Selection Guide To find out what type of water storage tank you need, use our comprehensive liquid storage tank selection guide. Selecting the best water storage tank to meet your needs shouldn't be a confusing process. There are many important factors to consider when selecting the right types of tanks for your application. We've mapped all the possibilities down below. See the chart below for a comparison of these factors to help you choose the best option for your project from our selection of water storage tanks.

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Water Storage Tank Selection Guide Considerations

Tank Type	Corrugated Steel Tank	Welded Steel Tank	Fiberglass Tank	Poly Tank	Pillow/Bladder Tank	Onion Tank	Frame Tank
Diesel, Jet A, Kerosene?	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Waste Oil?	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gasoline?	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Pressurized Applications?	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Underground Burial?	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Suitable for DOT Transport?	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
Water Tank Size Range:(In Gallons)	700 to 4,000,000	350 to 40,000	300 to 40,000	5 to 20,000	250 to 210,000	250 to 10,000	500 to 5,000
Fitting (inches) ^	2 to 12	2 to 12	2 to 12	2 to 4	2	2	2
Standard Materials	Galvanized or Zincalume Steel	Carbon Steel, Various Gauges	Fiberglass	Polyethylene or Polyurethane	Reinforced PVC or Elvaloy	Reinforced PVC or Elvaloy	Reinforced PVC or Elvaloy
Specialty Materials	Color Options on Some Models	Stainless, Tar or Fiberglass Clad	UV Gel Coat	N/A	Portable Elvaloy, Urethens, Colors	Portable Elvaloy, Urethens, Colors	Portable Elvaloy, Urethens, Colors
Foot Print to Volume	low:low	low:med	low:med	low:high	med:high	med:med	med:high

For all tanks*: Suitable for Potable, Non-Potable, Gray or Black Water Process or Chemical Water (SDS MAY BE REQUIRED).

Tank Type	Corrugated Steel Tank	Welded Steel Tank	Fiberglass Tank	Poly Tank	Pillow/Bladder Tank	Onion Tank	Frame Tank
Folds Flat	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Comes in Sections	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Cost Range ++	low:high	low:high	med:high	low:high	low:high	med:med	med:med
Longevity ++	20+ years	20+ years	20+ years	20+ years	3 months to 5+ years	3 months to 5+ years	3 months to 5+ years
Approx. Lead-Time (weeks) ++	2 to 6	2 to 16	4 to 12	Stock-6	1 to 3	1 to 3	2 to 4
Installation Available?	Yes*	No	No	No	No	N/A	N/A

** Please verify working pressure requirements
*** Specify depth and contents
Specify if drive rating required
Poly septic tanks only
++Cost Range - depends on size, coatings, accessories, specs, fittings | Longevity depend on materials environmental conditions and UV Exposure | Lead times - Depends on size and quantity
^Custom sizes and types available

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Types of Water Storage Tanks and Liquid Storage Tanks

Water Trailers

Water Tank Trailers are delivered ready for operation. Great for dust suppression, agricultural use, water transport, and more. All trailers are DOT-compliant.

Pillow (Bladder) Tanks

Collapsible Tanks (also known as pillow, bladder, or blivet tanks) are a unique solution for re-usable temporary storage.

Onion Tanks

Onion Tanks are perfect for quickly storing water during emergency events. These types of storage tanks are self-rising with easy to access fittings. Onion tanks can also be moved and set up in minutes.

Frame Tanks

Frame Tanks are a flexible storage option for fast and easy use. They can quickly be unfolded, filled, drained, and restored.

Poly Tanks

Poly Tanks can be used in a variety of different applications, including drinking water storage and rainwater collection. Types of tanks include above ground tanks, mobile tanks, wastewater tanks, and others.

Corrugated Steel Tanks

Corrugated Steel Tanks are known for being economical, durable, long-lasting and versatile. Made from strong corrugated steel, they come in a wide array of sizes and can be customized to fit specific project needs. These tanks are useful for fire suppression, industrial process water, or Rainwater Collection Tanks.

Welded Steel Tanks

Welded Steel Tanks are one of the most reliable water tank types for long term storage, and are available in many different sizes and shapes to suit specific types of applications.

Fiberglass Tanks

Fiberglass Tanks are durable and will not rust or corrode. They are highly temperature resistant and available with a choice of coatings for optimum performance with your liquid storage needs.

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Types of Storage Tanks