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If you are on municipal, you should also be storing water to be able to sustain through short-term water/electrical outages that stop the pumps.  Plan on having 1 gallon per person per day:  most folks need 2 quarts to drink, and the other 2 quarts will go towards very efficient cooking, bathing, cleaning.  Don't forget animals and any vital plants.
 
If you are on municipal, you should also be storing water to be able to sustain through short-term water/electrical outages that stop the pumps.  Plan on having 1 gallon per person per day:  most folks need 2 quarts to drink, and the other 2 quarts will go towards very efficient cooking, bathing, cleaning.  Don't forget animals and any vital plants.
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==Harvesting==
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== Storage ==
 
== Storage ==
  
It's heavy -- about 8.5 lbs per gallon -- and inconvenient to store.  It won't "go bad," but you will need to store chlorinated or treated water to keep nasties from growing.  
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It's heavy -- about 8.5 lbs per gallon -- and inconvenient to store.  It won't "go bad," but you will need to store chlorinated or treated water to keep nasties from growing.
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===IBC Totes===
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Here are some [https://preparednessadvice.com/water_purification/fixtures-emptying-icb-totes-large-water-storage-containers/ fittings] that will plop a faucet on an IBC:
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*2″ Female Adapter, Slip x FPT, PVC Schedule 40
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*2″ x ¾” Reducer Bushing, SP x FPT, PVC Schedule 40
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*One ¾” brass faucet with hose bib
  
 
== Purification ==
 
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== Filtration ==
 
== Filtration ==
  
No matter where the water comes from, it is good to filter it before putting it in your body.  
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See [[Water Filtration]].
  
* I have used a Berkey Lite with charcoal filters for years and love it.  Note that it does require additional filters to remove fluoride and some other particles.
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== Well Pumps ==
** I found some plans for a "homemade Berkey Lite" but haven't tried them myself: [http://iceagefarmer.com/docs/Water/Home_Made_Berkey_Water_Filter.pdf]
 
* Another noteworthy item is the Lifestraw -- you should have one in every vehicle and your EDC bag.
 
  
I don't always filter water before watering plants; I have seen studies demonstrating no effect on soil microbiology when using chlorinated waterI am aware of folks who do put filters on their garden hoses.  Do you?  Why?  Add here or let me know.
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[http://www.ezwaterwellhandpumps.com/ EZWaterWellHandPumps] makes a product I purchased years ago:  a hand pump that can sit alongside your existing well pumpCan also just keep this on hand (if you're confident in your ability to quickly install it in an emergency situation).

Latest revision as of 17:22, 24 March 2019

There is no substitute for access to a fresh water source.

If you are on municipal, you should also be storing water to be able to sustain through short-term water/electrical outages that stop the pumps. Plan on having 1 gallon per person per day: most folks need 2 quarts to drink, and the other 2 quarts will go towards very efficient cooking, bathing, cleaning. Don't forget animals and any vital plants.

Harvesting

Storage

It's heavy -- about 8.5 lbs per gallon -- and inconvenient to store. It won't "go bad," but you will need to store chlorinated or treated water to keep nasties from growing.

IBC Totes

Here are some fittings that will plop a faucet on an IBC:

  • 2″ Female Adapter, Slip x FPT, PVC Schedule 40
  • 2″ x ¾” Reducer Bushing, SP x FPT, PVC Schedule 40
  • One ¾” brass faucet with hose bib

Purification

Beyond what you can store, you can also hope to collect water, possibly tainted, and purify it.

See Water Purification.

Filtration

See Water Filtration.

Well Pumps

EZWaterWellHandPumps makes a product I purchased years ago: a hand pump that can sit alongside your existing well pump. Can also just keep this on hand (if you're confident in your ability to quickly install it in an emergency situation).

Pages in category "Water"

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