55 Gallon Blue Water Barrel
- Rain Barrel
- Better rated than 65%
- More reviewed than 55%
A solid, certified food-grade 55 gallon drum for water or oil storage, provided you are ready to add your own fittings.
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How it ranks among the 20 rain barrels we track
4.6★ across 862 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
862 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 20 rain barrels we track - how the scorecard works · full rain barrels data report. Confidence: limited - incomplete product information.Updated 8 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This is a 55 gallon closed-top HDPE water barrel with two threaded 2 inch bung holes, built for rainwater catchment, drinking water storage, or repurposed oil storage. It suits homeowners setting up a rain barrel or backup water supply rather than anyone wanting a ready-to-use spigot kit.
It ships alone with no outer box, so light scratches or surface dirt from transit are normal and wipe off without affecting the seal. The barrel is sold as a bare drum, not a rain barrel kit, so a spigot, overflow valve or diverter has to be added separately.
- 55 gallon closed-top capacity
- Food-grade, BPA-free HDPE
- Two 2 inch threaded bung holes
- UN-DOT certified, 22 lbs empty
Who it's for
Good for anyone building a DIY rain catchment system, storing emergency drinking water, or reusing a food-grade drum for oil or bulk liquid storage. Less useful for someone who wants a plug-and-play rain barrel with a spigot already installed.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Food-grade HDPE rated for drinking water storage
- UN-DOT certified construction
- Closed top with two 2 inch bung holes
- Doubles as an oil storage drum
- No spigot, bung wrench or fittings included
- Ships without a box, minor transit scratches possible
- Bare drum needs extra parts for rain barrel use
Performance notes
The barrel is pressure checked and leak tested before shipping, made from high-density polyethylene rated food grade. Two 2 inch bung holes on the closed top take standard bung fittings for a spigot or fill valve. UN-DOT certification covers the 15, 30 and 55 gallon sizes in this line.
Specifications
| Brand | 55 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rain barrels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Gallon Blue Water BarrelThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 862 | 2.7 / 5 |
| NDS FWAS24 50 Gal. Flo Stormwater Dry Well System Kit with 3 Side Panels & 1 CoverNDS | 4.6 / 5 | 992 | 4.4 / 5 |
| FCMP Outdoor Raincatcher 4000 Rain BarrelFCMP Outdoor | 4.5 / 5 | 3,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Renator Brass Rain Barrel Spigot Kit. Lead-free Compliant. 3/4 Inch Quarter Turn Ball…Renator | 4.7 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.2 / 5 |
| RTS Home Accents 50-Gallon ECO Rain Barrel Made with 100% Recycled PlasticRTS Home Accents | 4.2 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the 55 rain barrels
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this barrel safe for drinking water?
Yes, it is made from food-grade HDPE and is UN-DOT certified, which is why it is also sold for long-term drinking water storage.
Does the 55 gallon barrel come with a spigot?
No, it ships as a bare closed-top drum with two 2 inch bung holes; a spigot or bung fitting has to be bought separately.
What sizes does this water barrel come in?
The same barrel design is offered in 15, 30 and 55 gallon sizes, all UN-DOT certified.