Emergency Water Storage / Long Term Water Preservation
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- Опубліковано 26 січ 2018
- Do you want to be prepared? Do you have long term water storage?The number 1 prep you can have is emergency water! In emergencies and natural disasters, power outage, hurricane, tornado, flood, ice storms the first thing that will get get wiped out is water. So what is best way to store water long term? In this video Ill show you how I do it. #Emergency #WaterStorage #Prepping
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Ok, I am a Certified Food Safety Professional with the National Environmental Health Association. I teach certification courses for chefs and employees of food production facilities in sanitation and hygiene, food safety, food allergies, cross-contamination, bacterial growth, and other related courses. I also perform the required annual safety inspections of restaurants, food production facilities, water treatment plants, and other facilities for the Department of Health.
Water does not expire. There is absolutely nothing in pure water that can go bad. Water contains only two things, oxygen, and hydrogen. The only thing that can happen to water is for it to become contaminated with something else. As long as you are filling the containers with pre-treated water from a city water supply, there is no need to add additional chemicals to the water to store it long-term. Actually, by adding additional chemicals to the water, that shortens the time that you can store the water because those chemicals break down over time and have to be replaced every 3 to 5 years depending on which chemical composition they are using for the particular brand that you have selected to use.
As long as the container was sanitized with a small amount of diluted bleach or a similar sanitizer and then rinsed out with potable water (not just cleaned with soap and water) before they are filled with potable water from a city supplied water source, ( and you do NOT touch the inside of the lid that will transfer bacteria from your hands to the inside of the water container) and they are stored in a dark, cool, dry location water can be stored indefinitely.
My 300 gallons of water has been stored sealed up for 17 years now without rotation since I moved into my current house. I keep one 55 gallon barrel as a test source that was filled at the same time as my other barrels that I collect 2 small samples from each year. I perform bacterial tests and water purity tests on one sample and send the other sample off to an independent lab to have them do the same. In the past 17 years, not one of the tests has shown any level of bacterial presence or degradation of the water supply.
Another source of contamination for the water supply is by using pumps that you insert down into the water barrel to pump the water out with. Any contaminants or bacteria that may be on the pump tube has just been introduced into the water supply and has potentially contaminated it. A better method is by using a rack that can store the barrel on its side and allow gravity to access the water inside. This is the method that I use to access my emergency water supply. I never have to worry about inserting anything into my water barrels that could potentially contaminate my water supply.
Just food for thought.
I understand what you are saying about city water being pretreated, but most of the country including myself get theyre water from a well! I'd also say that there is no guarantee that your city water can't contain bacteria! City water supply's get contaminated all the time.
Of course you are right that clean water by itself would not go bad, the treatment drops are an extra precaution, especially for us with well water. And circulating you water supply every 5-7 years can't be a bad thing!
Thanks alot for the info, nice to hear from a pro
@@PilotPatriot yes, if the water is coming from a well and is not pre-treated, then you would either use some form of chemical treatment in the water or do what I did at my last house before we had city water. I filled the 55 gallon barrels with water that I processed through the Berkey water filter, then sealed it up. I went a step farther with mine just to make sure before I filtered the water with the Berkey, I had also boiled the water to kill any microorganisms in the water. It is a long slow process to fill 55-gallon barrels that way, but at least then I knew that I had a reliable water source without any added chemicals in it.
Wow, great info. Didn't know water was able to be stored for so long 17years holy smokes!. You know you thing, thank you for Sharing. Living in South Florida is always good to have water stored in case of any hurricane. One question for you, can those container be stored in a garage for example? Or the summer heat can affect the water inside the container?. Thanks in advance.
@@kaimanson3174 yeah, as long as it is protected from contamination there is nothing in water that can go bad. It only contains hydrogen and oxygen, two elements that never expire. It does get "stale" so before you use it you should aerate it by simply pouring it from one pitcher into another a few times, then it will be good as new. Just store it in a cool, dark location just like you do food and it will be good for many years.
Hopefully everyone knows not to use a garden hose to fill a 55 gallon water barrel or any other container for drinking water. You want to use a food grade hose & use water from inside your home. Wal-Mart sells the food grade hoses & these are what people that have RV's use too. We filled (3) 55 gallon water barrels we keep in our unfinished basement. Hope this info will be helpful to someone. Happy prepping everyone!
I did not know this thx for the info
Yeah cause none of us have every drank from garden hose and lived
@@vendoremail1473 Garden hoses contain lead, and there is no safe level it in your body. It's a neurotoxin.
You are correct the amount of bacteria inside a garden hose is ridiculous.
So when SHTF your going to be worried about a garden hose! 🧐 lol, please stay away from me! Lol
If you store/stack bottled water, use an old shower curtain underneath your stack, folded to fit the space. Checking this plastic on occasion can alert you to leaking water bottles before your floor gets wet. Utilizing old pallets can be great too.
The best water storage information I have found! I really appreciate that you show preparing the water treatment. Great visual and detailed information! Thank you very much! Take care!
Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for. Got 8 of these containers to fill up!
Appreciate Video clip! Excuse me for the intrusion, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (do a search on google)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my buddy after many years got excellent results with it.
One of the most important things is to not tell friends or neighbors about your prepping supplies. Its fun to talk about but whe the SHTF they will be the first ones trying to kill you for your supplies.
A very useful and well-presented video on an important topic.
Great video! Thank you! 👏👏👏👏 I just wanted to say that I have cans of vegetables, like green beans, packed in water, as another emergency source to drink. Then you have food and water. Cans will last a long time, but are heavy too if you need to bug out.
Thank You So Much 🙏
Excellent info thank you
Thanks!
They are stored in an insulated area in my garage.
Thank you for all this information 🥰😘😘
great stuff! thanks for the info! Think I would use distilled or spring water rather than tap water for drinking, and use tap water for everything else.
Distilled water has zero minerals and will actually cleanse your body of life essential minerals!
Really helpful, many thanks for the great information
Just subscribed to your channel. Great water review. The next disaster is always around the corner! 🇺🇸
Thanks for the sub!!!!
Very good presentation 👍
FROM THE " Hurrican Beryl BATTERED ISLAND OF 🇯🇲 JAMAICA...THANK YOU!
Got 5 3gal jugs at WM they were 6 and change. Now over 9. Also got the pump. Fill juice bottles to flush toilet. Ben recycling tea bottles to store water and 1lt soda bottles
This is the best water storage video on YT. The product recommendations, and how to use them is perfect. I almost bought the 7 gallon containers. But, you're right. The 5 gallon stackable is better.
Thanks 🌿🌻🌷🌱🐾🐕
Excellent Video! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (just google it)? It is an awesome exclusive product for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my m8 at very last got cool results with it.
Nice video content! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you researched - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (google it)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy finally got excellent success with it.
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A ten min video explaining how to fill a container, and add some water pure. 🙄
Personally I take 4- 1 gallon containers of water and they fit perfectly in a milk crate from Home Depot. Stack those! A little bit lighter, they interlock pretty well, plus much cheaper then those 5 gallon containers. Just be sure to rotate them out
Do you mind providing the brand or dimensions? I'm on the HD site now looking at the Edsal brand. Thx
Thanks!
Happy to help!! And Thank you!
Thanks
I have an R/O filter system. If i filter the water through that prior to storage, should I treat the water in addition to the filtering prior to storage?
So with storing this water I have it in a cool dark place . Do i needa put water treatment in them ?
Prepping my supply containers right now. Can someone tell me if the spouts should be left inside of the jug...or should the spouts be removed?
Does aluminum can water have a longer shelf life than plastic bottle water?
Some would think I go a bit over board with my preps. I have two 750 gallon water tanks for my emergency stores. But I wont be wasting any flushing toilets. During SHTF people will be pooping in a bag lined bucket. (and haul it very far away)
Growing up camping with my family we had a 10 gallon jug that had to be used for drinking, cooking and washing. We learned to use it sparingly. Sometimes we had to go 4 or 5 miles to fill it up.
I know a lot of preppers talk up the Berkey water filters and they are good. I like that they come in different sizes. But the Alexapure is a far better filter. Each filter will do 5000 gallons while Berkey only does 2000 gallons. To filter out Floride with Berkey you have to buy an additional separate filter. Not with Alexapure. If you already have a Berkey I suggest you buy the Alexapure filters and put them in your Berkey.
Thanks for the input !
Where do you get 750 water tanks?
I don’t think community RV park site will allow us to put it by our home. We pay lot monthly. Look like we need to move find land.
@@myavabuchanan5556 There is an outfit in California that makes them - actually there are several companies that make them but this one was about half the price as the others. www.plastic-mart.com/category/2854/california-plastic-tanks
They make them in many different sizes and shipping was reasonable
@@myavabuchanan5556 Land is always a good investment.
Thank u for the video.can we use the filter water machine to store drinking water they only 35 cents a gallon .and can we store reg water from the tap just to was dishes and flush tolet and bath. Please respone.i buying water bottle ahead of time cause last year we had a big freeze cause of the grit here in s.texas.
Is it ok to use tap water if the tap water in your area may not be the greatest? Will the treatment take care of that?
I was more interested in seeing how you actually use the spigot. No one shows this. Are these 5 gallon containers reusable? the lids? TY
The water treatment is sold out. Do you have any recommendations for an alternative
how many drops to treat a 7-gallon container?
Do the 5 gallon allow light to enter ????
Can you use a regular mew 5 gallon bucket
how long can or should you store plastic bottled water (12-24packs) I have been prepping since 2014, so I have water stored in these plastic since then....I have heard 1-2 years at most.
As long as it's stored in a cool dark place it should be fine. Bottled water is obviously already purified, as long as it's not exposed to alot of heat and sunlight I wouldn't think it could develope any bacteria. Of course make sure the seals aren't broken
I wish I had found this video first other video said add rice when washing so now I’m trying to get rice out of container
Can I use hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in my plastic water storage ............I plan to filter it through a Berkey filter afterwards.
You could put 55 gallon drums I want a couple cinder blocks and put Taps on the bottom side of the drum
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Hey how are you? People, it's important that it does turn a little yellow that tells you it's working properly. I wonder how we can clean the container with vinegar instead of dish soap because it can take ages to rinse the dish soap out and you won't know if you left a little bit of soap in until you drink the water. If you drink it with even a little soap in there you'll probably get diarrhea really badly. Anybody prep the container with vinegar? Thanks
Doesn’t that treatment only cover a quart meaning you have to add much more for 5 gallons ?
The 2oz bottles will treat 50 gallons
@@PilotPatriot sweet thanks
I got a waterbob last week. 100 gallon emergency storage for $34.
The waterbob is a great solution, but it's best if you have a spare bathtub. The tub is pretty much useless for anything else when you have a 100 gallon bag of water in it.
I HAVE SOME WATER IN GALLON MILK BOTTLE PLASTIC OF COURSE, HOW CAN I STORE IT. I HAVE SOME GLASS QUART SIZE ALSO.
CAN I USE HY PEROXIDE OR DOES IT HAVE TO BE BLEACH ADDED TO KEEP THE WATER GOOD.
THANK YOU KINDLY FORGIVE MY DYSLEXIC CAPS. ANGELA IN MT.
ALSO HAVE A LARGE DRUM I WANT TO FILL AND KEEP IT IS PLASTIC, ANY HELP IS MUCH APPRECIATED. BLESSINGS
After this process is completed, can you put this jug in your vehicle and it stay as it is for the same amount of time?
No! The temperatures in your vehicle wouldn't be great for long term storage. If in a vehicle I'd want to change out the water periodically.
Can you store potable in a 5 gallon bucket with a lid
Small containers that allow you to easily pour water out or have a spigot are good, bcuz they prevent you from scooping water out with a cup which would contaminate the water. A large lid would easily get contaminated with bacteria off your hands, so that's not safe, in my opinion.
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Thanks for the video content! Excuse me for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you tried - Proutklarton Surviving Technics Plan (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a good one of a kind guide for learning how to survive any crisis minus the headache. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my work colleague at last got cool success with it.
After five years do we just dump the water out and repeat? Or do we need to do something special like clean out the container and if so how? Thanks, excellent video.
I just empty it and refill it
@@PilotPatriot yes wash it out good add some water then the water treatment then fill the container up, mark new date on container.
Cool video. Our tap water is chlorinated and I hate the taste. If I were to store 55 gallon drums filled from the 5 gallon spring water bottles I get delivered to the house, would I still have to treat the water. The 55 gallon barrels would be brand new and cleaned out with dish soap. Thanks.
Yes, I would go ahead and treat the water. The treatment will allow the water to remain usable for a much longer time.
Or you could use a good filter to filter out everything when you pour some out to drink/use.
After 5 years, can these containers be reused with fresh water?
Yes! Or longer
in an emergency and you have to use the container, does breaking the seal on the lid, cause the lid to not be reusable again? therefore, is stocking up on extra lids a necessity - late out the gate for prepping, just now starting, so if this is a stupid question to all you seasoned preppers, please be kind in your answer
Lid is reusable!
@@PilotPatriot thank you, glad to hear that! i am on the baby steps of prepping
Can someone help me what is the best water in plastic bottles does it have to be BPA free or Can it be non-BPA
The water is not so much the problem, it’s the cheap plastic bottles.
@PilotPatriot Can you treat the water more than once? I'm trying to get long term storage options. If the 5 years is up, can it be treated again to last another 5 years?
No not really, it’s best to dump the water and start fresh. Wash out the container good then add some water then the water treatment then fill the container up!
@@tubefixxer for old and bad water, would you be able to filter it again?
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Can som eone help me please? Hi I have 5 gallon collapsible polypropylene food grade water storage containers. And I have the Aquamira 2 part Chlorine Dioxide treatment.
I'll be using city water from the tap. I have to treat it because in our area it's very contaminated. How do I treat the water prep the gallon containers the right way?
I read the polypropylene breaks down and can't handle chlorine or Bleach?
Can I still use these containers with this aquamira treatment? Will it poison us? Or make the containers leach chemicals?
Also let's say it can be used how do I start?
Wash each container soap and water rinse. Do I splash each container with Bleach? Then add the tap water then add the drops of treatment? Do i have to boil tge water first or can it go straight from the tap? Or should i just buy distilled water instead? Then treat it with drops? The goal is for long term storage for hopefully 2-3 + years if possible. Ill be doing multiple containers want to do it right. Thanks
do you have to treat the water if your water system is hooked up to a filter system ? To store for long term ?
Maybe not...but also....why not? It's cheap, easy, and can only help!
@@PilotPatriot just making sure just getting into this prepping thing I'm here in Texas snow crisis
@@txwolverines I hear ya! It may not be nessesary if your water is already purified, but I do it anyway just in case. Good luck man, I hope y'all get things back to normal soon!
Check back at my other videos I have Alot of stuff that might interest you!
@@PilotPatriot Thx I have supplies for my family but we are going on day 3 no power water I have solar gen to keep the lights going phones radios charge ect Texans are strong we will over come this ! Already watching more of your videos good stuff ...
When you reach the recommended 5years of treatment then what do you do after 5years do you start over by pouring out the water you treated ?
It's likely good for much longer assuming it's been stored correctly...but while fresh water is available...yes, replace it!
@@PilotPatriot yes water is available, but I have 405 gallons of water stored I live in IL.we have to pay for water and not only that I'm 70 years old and it's so time consuming to just pour it out and start all over ,
@@stevenshelley9345 I would use a filter to filter the water coming the large container..ie the Berkey water filters or Alexapure filter
I do not see links for your products?
Links are in the description
I bought those blue aqua tainers he had in his video. But I'm not sure I'm supposed to wash them before I use. Can someone tell me ? Never mind I just saw he cleaned them.
Yes, wash them first!
@@PilotPatriot I just saw you wash them later in the video. Thanks for your reply!
Has to be a cool room? Cant be in a garage or outside?
You'd want a semi-consistant temperature cooler is better. Heat and changing temps over time would promote baceria growth
Can you Retreat previous treated water? After 5 years?
You probly could if you had to...But, as long as the grid is up and you have access to clean water id recommend replacing it with new water. ALSO, treated water will likely last much longer than 5 years if stored properly! Main reason to rotating it is just to make sure you always have the freshest water possible.
You probably can’t replace new water if there is no water. Use put little of bleach n lemon juice in containers n shake them when it’s need.
How long can you store water in a food barrel?
Most suggest emptying it and replacing it every 5 years. But stored in a dark color food grade container, in a cool dark place, with a water treaent......indefinitely
@@PilotPatriot Thank you very much..
This has my name on it AMIRA too funny
Lol You need to get paid girl!
Where did you buy those containers?
Link in description
@@PilotPatriot Oh Thank you. I'll subscribe:)
Is the special wrench absolutely necessary to unscrew the caps, or is it merely a convenience? Do the caps come off easily?
Wrench is not needed but no it doesn't come off "easy"
@@PilotPatriot thanks bud
cut the damn lock ring off before you fill them...
Coming in here 1 year after your water was due to be cycled. I'm curious how your 5 year storage went. We have been without water for 2 days. NEVER AGAIN! I'm getting water storage for my family.
Still good! I moved last year and cycled it out then. I've also added a 55gal barrel of storage and built my own 5gal Berkey water filter. I have videos on all of it if you wanna check them out
@@PilotPatriot Great to hear. I will check those out.
Isn't city tap water already treated?
Should be! Unless you live in Flint Michigan!
Doesn’t hurt to filter out the nasty stuff that is added to tap, I recommend the berky filter
3 dollar for a pack water? In europe it is 0.70€ for 1 bottle 2L....
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Watch out for filling a tub with water and leaving it unattended when there are small children in the home.
Good point! Another good reason for the Waterbob!
Appreciate Video! Excuse me for butting in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you heard about - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (just google it)? It is a smashing exclusive product for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my buddy at last got cool results with it.
Thanks for the Video! Sorry for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you ever tried - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a great one off guide for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my friend Sam at very last got amazing results with it.
Don't get the Coleman 5 gallon blue jugs.
I have a few igloo containers that hold 6 gallons. Not sure which coleman's you're referring to, the collapsible bags or ones similar to my igloos, but either way, I concur with your assessment. I have a few 7g aquatainers & 2 g.i. cans. The igloos are un-stackalbe, & have to be manhandled to get the water out. (Same with the g.i. cans.) My plan is to use them only to refill the aquatiners which have a spigot.
How can I prepared for clothes for emergency
If everyone around you is having the same emergency and it lasts for a long time and you have to go out you should probably wear shabby, soiled clothes or everyone will know that you have water to wash clothes with and that you probably have other supplies as well. You'll be followed home. It won't end well for you. Or, IF you are really prepared, it won't end well for your stalker. Either way, it will be a pain in the ass.
Berkey filters suck now!!
Distill your water!
Are you sure about using the dish soap?
Why not use dish soap?? Its just to make sure the container is clean and the same thing you use to clean things you eat and drink out of. Just make sure you rinse it well!!
I use diluted bleach first to clean, then use the dish soap. The reason you do this is because if there is any kind of residue on the inside, it increases the possibility of your water being contaminated and spoiling.
@@ffryan Per the CDC, you've got it backwards. You can't sanitize something until it's clean. I recommend the CDC article, Creating and Storing an Emergency Water Supply
It has a lot of tips, plus which types of bleach to avoid and how much to dilute the bleach with water.
There's something even faster shops running out water. That is price of water going up at that time.
Soap in your container.... yuuck
Lol....that's why you rinse it out.....what do you wash your dishes with?
Yeah, i shouldnt have said anything. My taste buds detest the taste of soap, ive done this. Now i just rinse and repeat knowing the chems im adding will disinfect the water anyway... my bad ✌🏽
@@jeffreybateham9527 lol no problem
JFC your intro is so loud for a video that is lacking
UA-cam made me change the original intro on ALL 100 of my videos. I did the best I could overlaying stock UA-cam music so my channel wouldn't be cancelled....but thanks for the constructive criticism ....
As far as the lacking video, I'd love to hear you explain !
I really wish Preppers would stop giving off insurrection vibes