5 Emergency Water Storage Tips For Preppers Like You

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October 16, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Emergency Water Storage Tips For Preppers Like You

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According to studies, we can survive three days without water. But I'm sure that'll be a tough three days of your life. Water admission has an exceptional influence on immediate survival.

We can survive for a few weeks without food, yet the absence of water can cause your kidneys to malfunction. And in times of distress or in any survival situation, water is certainly required. So we gathered the best and most important tips for emergency water storage.

5 Emergency Water Storage Tips For Preppers Like You

One interesting fact about the human body is that it is made of roughly 70 percent water. Therefore, it is essential to our physiology to have enough fluid in our body. Water is a necessity that we can't afford to lose.

Notwithstanding, there are times in emergency situations when we have to live without running water. It may be because of an unforeseen natural disaster such as earthquakes, floods, and whatnot.

In the event of a crisis, some people tend to buy bottled water, but there are other feasible alternatives. Emergency water storage is the best workable option and is a lifesaver. Listed below are tips on how to store and preserve water properly. Read. Learn. Survive.

1. Identify Your Containers

You need to choose suitable water containers. There are several types of containers that you can use in storing water such as food-grade water containers, plastic soft drink bottles, glass containers, and stainless steel tanks if you want to collect rainwater.

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Be sure to clean and disinfect containers first before storing water in them. Learn more about water containers for long-term storage here.

2. Water Preservation And Treatment

There's no need to add anything if you're using tap water or if it is already treated commercially. But if it's from a well or from a public place, you have to make sure that it is safe to drink before storing it. You can use chlorine, iodine, and calcium hypochlorite.

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If you're going to use chlorine, you need to add two drops of non-scented chlorine for every two liters of water. This is to prevent bacteria and other pathogens from building up.

Plus there are readily available water tablet purifiers out in the market that you can purchase. Check out the link for more info on making your water safe in a survival situation.

3. Store Your Water

It is important to store your water in a cool, dry, and dark place where it won't be exposed to sunlight. UV rays have an effect on containers and on chlorine as well. Where you keep your water is significant for emergency preparedness.

4. Water Replacement

It is necessary to replace stored water after 6 months, especially homemade stored water.

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This is to avoid any contaminants that can build up inside the bottle over a long period of time.

5.  Look For Other Water Sources

The water that you're going to store is not only for drinking. There are other uses of water, such as bathing and cleaning cookware and kitchen utensils. Of course, we also need to be mindful of our hygiene.

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Look for other sources of water like melted ice cubes, water from canned goods, and specific trees and plants. Learn more about other water sources here.

Water, as we know it, is one most important substances on this planet, and SHTF, I just can't imagine how devastating it is to live without water. Clean, potable water. Drought and natural disasters can take away our access to clean water, so we need to learn from those mortifying encounters. Emergency preparedness is the key to survival.  If there's anything you want to add to this list of tips, feel free to hit us through the comments below.

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 30, 2019, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.