Re: Question about storing water...

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Pete, water can be kept from " going bad " by adding just a little bit

of chlorox, or a tablespoon or so of vodka per gallon.

switching off every so often would be okay, but as far as waiting

until the last minute--how many others will be doing that, and how

fast will the water tables be depeleted?

As far as finding big drums, they can be obtained, and they go as far

as 55 gallons (that I've seen). See: http://waltonfeed.com/drums.html

also:

http://www.interstateproducts.com/all_tanks.htm?OVRAW=emergency%20preparedness & O\

VKEY=emergency%20preparedness & OVMTC=content

This site has something called pillow tanks and they can be pretty big.

I was reading through another site yesterday, where it was mentioned

that the large plastic garbage cans can be purchased and used to store

water.

The thing is, that even if the water did become stale, simply boiling

it would make it okay for drinking again.

I've already started filling up empty milk gallon containers. We go

through several of these a week, so I should have a good stock in just

a couple of months.

If/when the time comes, and we need to worry about more, I'll have a

couple of those garbage cans ready and start filling them up.

>

> What is the best and most efficient way of storing water? It occurs

> to me that it would be good to always store some water and once in a

> while change the water. But I think abother good idea would simply be

> to keep a few very large empty containers on hand at all times. Then,

> when you perceive things to be rapidly heading for a crisis situation

> you can just fill them with tap water (while the tap water is still

> there and still okay for use).

> But where could one find really large, empty containers? What would

> be best to use? I think I've seen rubbery, collapseable containers

> before but I don't know where a person could get them.

> Any ideas?

> Pete

>

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" but as far as waiting

until the last minute--how many others will be doing that, and how

fast will the water tables be depeleted? "

, this is a good point which I didn't really think about. And

why not simply store your water well in advance and then not have to

worry aout it (as much) when there is a crisis? Thanks

Pete

> >

> > What is the best and most efficient way of storing water? It occurs

> > to me that it would be good to always store some water and once in a

> > while change the water. But I think abother good idea would simply be

> > to keep a few very large empty containers on hand at all times. Then,

> > when you perceive things to be rapidly heading for a crisis situation

> > you can just fill them with tap water (while the tap water is still

> > there and still okay for use).

> > But where could one find really large, empty containers? What would

> > be best to use? I think I've seen rubbery, collapseable containers

> > before but I don't know where a person could get them.

> > Any ideas?

> > Pete

> >

>

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I am fortunate that my property has natural springs on it and other than walking a ways to get water, I can get lots of drinkable water . I am contemplatiing making a 'well' of sorts at one of the springs so that I do not have to walk more than a 30 yards from the house to get water. (yes water has been tested recently and is fine) I am keeping bleach on hand to disinfect other things. Oh, I live very rural....

Kay

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"but as far as waitinguntil the last minute--how many others will be doing that, and howfast will the water tables be depeleted?", this is a good point which I didn't really think about. Andwhy not simply store your water well in advance and then not have toworry aout it (as much) when there is a crisis? ThanksPete

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Pete, you're welcome. I think that is why we have these forums. We

don't all think of the same obstacles. Together we can all find ways

to beat this thing.

>

> , this is a good point which I didn't really think about. And

> why not simply store your water well in advance and then not have to

> worry aout it (as much) when there is a crisis? Thanks

> Pete

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>

> I am fortunate that my property has natural springs on it and other

than walking a ways to get water, I can get lots of drinkable water .

I am contemplatiing making a 'well' of sorts at one of the springs so

that I do not have to walk more than a 30 yards from the house to get

water. (yes water has been tested recently and is fine) I am keeping

bleach on hand to disinfect other things. Oh, I live very rural....

> Kay

Kay, wells are great to have, but if people panic the water tables can

easily be drained quite rapidly. Also, keep in mind that if you pump

your water and you loose electricity that you may find it difficult to

get to it. Just a couple of ideas I came across today.

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The well would be with a hand pail...Also natural source of water... I live in rural Minnesota...middle of lake country....no way it could be used up even if water table here fell +20 feet. Stream it feeds into has trout and even in the biggest drought around the springs never faltered. You might want to research also sawdust toilets...easy to make quickly (and can be made cheaply if needed) and will cut down the smell.

Kay

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>> I am fortunate that my property has natural springs on it and otherthan walking a ways to get water, I can get lots of drinkable water .I am contemplatiing making a 'well' of sorts at one of the springs sothat I do not have to walk more than a 30 yards from the house to getwater. (yes water has been tested recently and is fine) I am keepingbleach on hand to disinfect other things. Oh, I live very rural....> KayKay, wells are great to have, but if people panic the water tables caneasily be drained quite rapidly. Also, keep in mind that if you pumpyour water and you loose electricity that you may find it difficult toget to it. Just a couple of ideas I came across today.

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You might want to research also sawdust toilets...easy to make quickly

(and can be made cheaply if needed) and will cut down the smell.

> Kay

Kay, this is an important issue too. People don't realize that it

isn't just the flu that kills people but the lack of clean facilities!

It was mentioned the other day, I think by Mister E, about the

outbreaks of cholera and typhoid because feces had gotten into the

drinking water.

having a back up is a good consideration.

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>

> The well would be with a hand pail...Also natural source of

water... I live in rural Minnesota...middle of lake country....no way

it could be used up even if water table here fell +20 feet.

I live in MN too... water should be available but we are stocking up

on bottles of bleach for treating it. ~Kathy

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You can purchase a liquid water purifier. I use 50 gallon drumswhich i fill with water from the garden hose and use 3 drops of water purifier and will keep the water safe for 5 years. The water drums come with a hand pump to pump out the water when your ready. The product is sold at surplus stores. Product is sold for 6 to 12 dollars i believe. <brambleicedancer2004@...> wrote: Pete, water can be kept from "going bad" by adding just a little bit of chlorox, or a tablespoon or so of vodka per gallon. switching off every so often would be okay, but as far as waiting until the last minute--how many others will be doing that, and how fast will the water tables be depeleted? As far as finding big drums, they can be obtained, and they go as far as 55 gallons

(that I've seen). See: http://waltonfeed.com/drums.html also: http://www.interstateproducts.com/all_tanks.htm?OVRAW=emergency%20preparedness & OVKEY=emergency%20preparedness & OVMTC=content This site has something called pillow tanks and they can be pretty big. I was reading through another site yesterday, where it was mentioned that the large plastic garbage cans can be purchased and used to store water. The thing is, that even if the water did become stale, simply boiling it would make it okay for drinking again. I've already started filling up empty milk gallon containers. We go through several of these a week, so I should have a good stock in just a couple of months. If/when the time comes, and we need to

worry about more, I'll have a couple of those garbage cans ready and start filling them up. > > What is the best and most efficient way of storing water? It occurs > to me that it would be good to always store some water and once in a > while change the water. But I think abother good idea would simply be > to keep a few very large empty containers on hand at all times. Then, > when you perceive things to be rapidly heading for a crisis situation > you can just fill them with tap water (while the tap water is still > there and still okay for use). > But where could one find really large, empty containers? What would > be best to use? I think I've seen rubbery, collapseable containers > before but I don't know where a person could get them. > Any ideas? > Pete >

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Use 50 gallon containers. Buy them at surplus stores. Buy the liquid water purifier drops. They keep the water safe for 5 years.jasonPete <pete8811@...> wrote: What is the best and most efficient way of storing water? It occurs to me that it would be good to always store some water and once in a while change the water. But I think abother good idea would simply be to keep a few very large empty containers on hand at all times. Then, when you perceive things to be rapidly heading for a crisis situation you can just fill them with tap water (while the tap water is still there and still okay for use). But where could one find really large, empty containers? What would be best to use? I think I've seen rubbery, collapseable containers before but

I don't know where a person could get them. Any ideas? Pete

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