The first two public utilities to shut down would be water and grid electricity in a widespread catastrophe. Water is arguably the most important resource for survival, so make sure you store water properly with these tips.
Buy the right water storage containers
A number of different drinking water storage container solutions are available commercially.
The price all depends on what material you use, the available space you have, and your budget and the number of people who will drink the water asides from you.
The best water storage containers are:
- Plastic containers – They are lightweight, strong, inexpensive, easily accessible, and replaceable. The food science community is concerned that plastic can leak chemicals into the water. You are less likely to have these issues if your water is stored properly and you rotate your water occasionally.
- Glass containers – Glass is easy to sterilize and is dishwasher-friendly. In order to avoid breakages, you should cover your glass containers with newspaper or cardboard when storing them.
- Stainless steel containers – These do not leak contaminants into the water. However, these containers are generally heavier and more costly. Make sure your stainless steel containers are food-grade or food-safe for storage and you’re storing water that doesn’t have chlorine. The stainless steel’s protective surface can be eroded by chlorine-treated tap water.
Rotate your water supply once a year
There’s no way to stop a tiny bug from making its way into the water, so you’ll need to replace it with fresh water at least once a year. The rotating water isn’t obviously “bad”; it can also be used for things like bathing, washing dishes or other tasks.
Have water filtration and purification tools
You need a way to drink clean water even if your basement is full of stored water. A survivor is at a serious disadvantage without filtration and purification tools and chemicals.
Avoid swallowing water that tastes or smells bad
Stored water almost always has a bit of a weird taste after being kept for a long time because it loses its oxygen content. If that happens, just shake or swish the water in a bottle.
If the water smells putrid or tastes bad or if it has an unpleasant odor, don’t drink it.
Stay Prepared with Your Water Storage System
You can’t survive without drinkable water. A good water storage system and properly storing water will help you stay hydrated and ready for any situation.
Your Fellow Patriot
Steven Bryant
