Water treatment facilities — from municipal plants to industrial wastewater operations — rely on IBC totes for a wide range of applications. Treatment chemicals like sodium hypochlorite, alum, polymer flocculants, and pH adjusters are commonly delivered and stored in IBCs. Clean water storage, emergency reserves, and process water management all benefit from the portable, stackable design of composite IBC totes. Our used IBCs provide an economical solution for water treatment operations that go through containers regularly. The HDPE inner bottle resists the corrosive effects of water treatment chemicals, while the steel cage protects the container during outdoor storage and forklift handling around treatment plant yards. At 275 and 330 gallon capacities, IBCs offer a practical middle ground between small drums and fixed-installation tanks — large enough for meaningful volume, yet portable enough to move, reposition, and replace as operational needs change.
Industry Challenges
Chemical aggression — water treatment chemicals like sodium hypochlorite, ferric chloride, and concentrated acids are highly corrosive and degrade many container materials rapidly.
Large volume requirements — treatment plants consume thousands of gallons of chemicals weekly, requiring numerous bulk containers that can be cycled efficiently through delivery and storage.
Outdoor storage exposure — treatment chemical containers often sit outdoors in plant yards for extended periods, exposed to sun, rain, freezing temperatures, and UV degradation.
Regulatory compliance — storage of water treatment chemicals must comply with EPA, state DEQ, and local environmental regulations for containment, labeling, and spill prevention.
Emergency preparedness — water utilities need reserve water and chemical storage capacity for emergency situations, requiring containers that can be deployed quickly and reliably.
How Our IBCs Solve These Challenges
Corrosion-Resistant HDPE
HDPE inner bottles resist sodium hypochlorite, ferric chloride, alum, polymers, acids, and bases commonly used in water treatment. No rust, no pitting, no chemical breakdown over time.
High-Volume Capacity
275 and 330 gallon IBCs provide substantial bulk storage without the permanence of fixed tanks. Easily scale your chemical storage capacity up or down by adding or removing IBCs as demand changes.
Outdoor-Ready Construction
Galvanized steel cages resist corrosion from weather exposure, and HDPE bottles handle temperature fluctuations from freezing to high heat. Built to perform in the outdoor environments typical of treatment plant yards.
Spill Containment Compatible
Our IBCs work with standard spill containment pallets and secondary containment systems required by EPA regulations for chemical storage at water treatment facilities.
Rapid Deployment
Used IBCs are available for immediate delivery in large quantities. Build emergency reserves or scale up seasonal treatment capacity without waiting weeks for new container orders.
Cost-Effective Cycling
Water treatment operations go through containers regularly due to chemical exposure. Used IBCs at 40-60% less than new keep your replacement cycle affordable and sustainable.
Popular Products for This Industry
Quick Links
Need Industry-Specific Advice?
Our IBC specialists understand your industry's unique requirements and can recommend the right containers.
Email UsRequest a QuoteNeed IBCs for Your Water Treatment Operation?
Get competitive pricing on used and reconditioned IBC totes tailored to your industry. Bulk discounts available with fast nationwide delivery.