Norwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank vs Norwesco 20 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The 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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Norwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank vs Norwesco 20 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank

Which should you buy?

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 weightNorwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility TankNorwesco 20 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank
Overall rating2.0/51.6/5
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 none0 no NSF, food-grade or BPA-free claim published, scored as none
Features 20%35 UV resistant0 no spigot, outlet, stacking or UV claim
Warranty 15%0 warranty not published, scored as none0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

Norwesco 16 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility TankNorwesco 20 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank
Capacity
Total capacity16 gal20 gal
Containers1 tank1 tank
Size (each)20 x 14 x 17 in15 x 11 x 34 in
Water safety
MaterialPolyethylenePolyethylene
Features
Spigot or outletNoneNone
StackableNoNo
UV resistantYes-

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