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Storing Water

September 16, 2010 by  

If you are serious about storing water for an emergency you should make an investment in larger containers. Most containers come in 1-, 5-, 7-, 15-, 30- and 55-gallon sizes. The best choice is the 55-gallon polyethylene (plastic) water drum.

Remember, the average person in an average climate needs at least one gallon of water per day (two quarts for drinking and two quarts for cooking). When you consider that the average person uses 14 gallons in a normal day you realize that cutting back to one gallon per day is truly “roughing it.”

Containers should be stored close to ground level and secured to prevent breakage or possible injury in the event of an earthquake. Containers should be stored away from harmful chemicals or foul-smelling products — especially if stored in plastic which tends to absorb odors. The containers should be elevated a few inches off the ground and rotated annually to ensure freshness.

If you are into recycling, use two-liter pop bottles to store water. Plastic milk jugs are not good containers to use because the plastic will break down over time.

(Source: Emergency Essentials’ Tips For Preparedness)

Filed Under: Preparedness Tip, Survival and Self-sufficiency
Bob Livingston

is an ultra-conservative American who has been writing a newsletter since 1969. Bob has devoted much of his life to research and the quest for truth on a variety of subjects. Bob specializes in health issues such as nutritional supplements and alternatives to drugs, as well as issues of privacy (both personal and financial), asset protection and the preservation of freedom.

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  • Vern Harris

    Store water in the containers that are best for you. Used juice bottles are very good. Use about 8 drops of clorox per gallon of water as you fill the containers so it gets mixed well. Water stored this way has been known to stay usable for up to 18 years.
    Bear Mountain Scientific.com

  • Jim H.

    A good water filter, like the kind backpackers use, may also be helpful in an emergency.

  • Rosemary Kaufmann

    Any containers used to store items for consumption (as in eating, drinking) should be of food grade quality. One gallon per person per day is pretty much for drinking and little cooking. It does not include washing (body or dishes), flushing or any other water-related use.

    One other thing: remember our pets needs. It’s hard to make a recommendation of amount since it depends on type of animal (cat, dog, bird, horse). Learn what their water needs are and plan accordingly.

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