55 to 500 gallons • BPA-free, food-grade HDPE • 5-10 year shelf life • For emergency preparedness, off-grid living & agriculture
With preserver tablets
Food-grade HDPE
For outdoor use
All orders
Unused condition
BarrelSales.com offers BPA-free, food-grade water storage barrels and tanks for emergency preparedness, off-grid living, agriculture, and disaster planning. Our 55-gallon emergency water barrel comes with water preserver tablets for 5-10 year shelf life without rotation. Larger 250 and 500 gallon tanks are ideal for homesteads, farms, and long-term water security.
FEMA recommends storing at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for 14 days minimum. For a family of 4, that's 56 gallons. Our 55-gallon emergency water barrel meets this requirement with years of shelf life. Water storage is essential for hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, grid failures, and municipal water contamination events. Don't wait for a disaster — prepare now.
The 55-gallon emergency water barrel is our most popular size for home preparedness. Features include:
The barrel arrives empty with water preserver tablets. Fill with tap water, add tablets, seal, and store in a cool, dark place. Water remains fresh for 5-10 years.
For homesteads, farms, and off-grid properties, our 250 and 500 gallon vertical water tanks provide bulk storage capacity. Features include:
All 55-gallon emergency barrels include Aquamira water preserver tablets (sodium hypochlorite based). For 250/500 gallon tanks, we recommend:
Call +1 346 636 0501 to add water treatment to your order.
55-gallon barrel: Place on level surface (concrete floor or plywood). Do not store directly on dirt or gravel. Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV degradation. Check seal annually. Replace water after 10 years or if opened.
250/500 gallon tanks: Place on compacted gravel or concrete pad. Level tank before filling. Install with overflow valve to prevent collapse from vacuum when draining. For outdoor use, paint with light-colored exterior latex to reduce heat buildup. Clean annually with mild bleach solution (1 cup bleach to 5 gallons water).
55-gallon barrels ship via UPS/FedEx in 3-7 days within the USA. 250 and 500 gallon tanks ship via LTL freight (curbside delivery). Call +1 346 636 0501 for freight quotes. The minimum order is $200 product subtotal — a single 55-gallon water barrel is $150, so add additional items to reach the minimum. Volume discounts available for 5+ barrels.
BarrelSales.com sells 3 water storage sizes: 55-gallon emergency water barrel ($150), 250-gallon water storage tank ($480), and 500-gallon water storage tank ($850). All are BPA-free, food-grade HDPE.
Our 55-gallon emergency water barrel has a 5-10 year shelf life when stored properly (cool, dark place, with water preserver tablets included). The 250 and 500 gallon tanks require periodic treatment but can store water indefinitely with proper maintenance.
Yes. All water storage barrels at BarrelSales.com are made from BPA-free, FDA-approved, food-grade high-density polyethylene (HDPE). They are safe for drinking water and food contact.
Yes. Our 55-gallon emergency water barrel includes water preserver tablets that keep water fresh for 5-10 years without rotation. For larger tanks, we sell water preserver in bulk. Call +1 346 636 0501 for pricing.
The minimum order at BarrelSales.com is $200 product subtotal. A single 55-gallon water barrel is $150, so you will need to add additional items to reach the minimum. Multiple barrels or combination with other products recommended.