For a compact 16-gallon utility water tank on a trailer or truck bed; no potable rating is published.
Amazon $132The Norwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank is the better water storage tank overall, rated 2.0 to 1.6. The Norwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank leads on features and value. The Norwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank costs $67.99 less ($132 vs $199.99).
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For a tall, narrow 20-gallon tank that fits where a wide tank will not; no potable rating is published.
Amazon $199.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Norwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank for features (UV resistant vs no spigot, outlet, stacking or UV claim) and value ($8.25 per gallon ($132, 16 gal) vs $10 per gallon ($199.99, 20 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 25 gallons water storage tank; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Norwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank | Norwesco 20 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.0/5 | 1.6/5 |
| Value 40% | 21 $8.25 per gallon ($132, 16 gal) | 10 $10 per gallon ($199.99, 20 gal) |
| Potable claims 25% | 0 no NSF, food-grade or BPA-free claim published, scored as none | 0 no NSF, food-grade or BPA-free claim published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 35 UV resistant | 0 no spigot, outlet, stacking or UV claim |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Norwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank | Norwesco 20 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Total capacity | 16 gal | 20 gal |
| Containers | 1 tank | 1 tank |
| Size (each) | 20 x 14 x 17 in | 15 x 11 x 34 in |
| Water safety | ||
| Material | Polyethylene | Polyethylene |
| Features | ||
| Spigot or outlet | None | None |
| Stackable | No | No |
| UV resistant | Yes | - |
