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Water storage - ssphoto - 11-18-2014
I have seen varying inputs, on forums and YouTube channels, about whether to bug out or not. Assuming you choose to not bug out, one must have a good source of clean water available should a shortage come.
I've got the following items:
1. Water Collection/Rain barrels for taking roof run off. This is not potable, but can be used for bathing or used with a filter. Currently I use it for watering plants in my garden.
2. The Reservoir -- Store up to 100 gallons in your bathtub. The trick is when you decide to store the water, is it already too late? I plan is if things look like they could turn nasty, then get filled up beforehand.
3. Katadyn Water filter system
4. Water purification tablets.
5. Periodically buy 5 gal water jugs.
Short of spending any more money, I think I'm as covered as I'll ever be.
RE: Water storage - Ringo3632 - 11-18-2014
I think my favorite is the rain barrel/filter combo. I'd prefer that, with a portable filter so in the advent I do bug out, I could throw it in the car and bring it with (assuming I can take a car).
RE: Water storage - fromtheplaines - 11-18-2014
I just keep a lot of 5 gallon buckets in the basement. One day when we 're single the roof it would be nice to have singles that would allow for a rain system that you could use fir the drinking source
RE: Water storage - BelieveIn308 - 11-18-2014
I have a dozen 7 gallon blue water containers that can be carried. I have 2 of the 100 gallon bathtub things. I have a pond within 400 yds of my home, a small stream within 1/2 mile, and best of all a well. I want to rig up some Marine batteries to run the well pump, and a solar recharging system to recharge the batteries. This will provide well water with zero noise.
I have life straws, pills, bleach, and couple of Katadyn filter systems. Add into that a couple zero water pitchers with a dozen filters. Long term perhaps a simple still is the best option, and I am looking into that.
The rain water collection barrel is a great idea for bathwater or clothes washing! A simple Coffee filter can clean most junk out of it... That is a great idea!