Water

[StagLefty]

I keep several cases of drinking water on hand also a couple of 5's for toilet flushing. Picked up a Katadyn filter this year to add to my preps. Your absolutely right about not overlooking your water needs !

[jerrymrc]

I have a water source 2 blocks away. I think if it ever got to that point I would already be out of here. That was one of the main requirements when I was scouting locations if I had to leave. I found an underground spring that runs year round.

I keep lots of calcium hipochlorite on hand. I also have a large supply of coffee filters and a couple of .5 micron filters.I keep a 15gal and 2 5 gal water jugs ready to go.

The good thing is that we are on a water tower so I would have a little time to fill the containers. I dry camp allot and the trailer has a 50gal tank. being careful but still washing the dishes and taking some showers I still had a 1/4 tank after 2 weeks once.

[sniper7]

I have several water sources pretty close.
also have a nice deal I take for hunting that we put in the stream to re-fill our water bottles during the long days!

[Tora]

Both my places have wells. The CO water is great out of the ground, but the KS water sucks. I have it set up so I can get weter if the power is out at both places.

[BigBear]

"I'm a real man, I just drink my pee."

In all seriousness.... I do.


Ok really, in all seriousness, water is essential to life and is commonly overlooked. Good idea on a thread starter.

How long does water sit before becoming stagnate? What chemicals are used to sterilize it, etc?

[Batteriesnare]

I have several cases of water in my residences, and one in my car. I agree with BigBear though, how long is it good for? I feel dumb asking if water spoils, but better to be safe than sick at a bad time.

[theGinsue]

I keep lots of calcium hipochlorite on hand. I also have a large supply of coffee filters and a couple of .5 micron filters.I keep a 15gal and 2 5 gal water jugs ready to go.

This brings a few questions to mind. I know that Calcium Hypochlorite is used to purify water in swimming pools, but where do you obtain it? Pool/hottub stores?

Secondly, don't you worry about the calcium causing scaling in your filters, or do you use an anti-scaling agent?

Also, do you use a stabilizer at all to avoid the loss of chlorine due to UV rays?