How to Prepare for When the Water Runs Out
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2017
- Failing to plan is as good as planning to fail. I forget who said that, but they were right, especially as it pertains to water. If you are on "city water", it is time to plan for the day when the water stops running.
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All ways remember if the water goes off there is always 30 or more gallons left in your hot water tank that you can drain and use.
Mark Donahue if you don’t live in apartment
So informative she made it very simple to do.
And its not clean, it will still need to be boiled or put thru a berkey. There are 30, 40, 50,..100 depending on you size tank.
@@theonewhomjesusloves7360 Berkeys are not affordable to many people?
Bring along some coffee filters. They make for a good filter and half way good toilet paper.
After you use them to filter your water, dry them or not, to clean your "you know what".
Just remember the proper order of use.
Lol. Some...and better than nothing
My mother in law used coffee filters at her house every time she ran out of toilet paper.
Loool I see y'all coronatoiletpaperhoarders in here🤣🤣
Who's watching this in 2020 amid the Coronavirus. Scared to see what 2021 & 2022 looks like👀
Watch dr bergman corona on youtube
Don’t be scared be educated and prepared. Fear will be your downfall!
Why be scared? It's just causing yourself stress, so makes no sense to me! Everything is for a reason.
We reap what we sow!
@CASPER 12345 A Men! These are the same people that call in bomb threats to their school because they didn't study for a test. They need payed time off to be in their safe spaces because of something that happened on the other side of the planet that doesn't even affect them.
msgiselle954 ME But most of the problems we have aren’t caused by a virus it’s caused by people there are individuals who have enough toilet paper kitchen towels hand wash and dried pasta etc in their homes to start a business with whilst others don’t have any namely people who are too old or ill to be able to stand in those queues early in the morning but I’ll tell you something now there’ll come a time in the not too far distant future when toilet paper and kitchen towels will be the least of their problems!!! And the people who have been doing all the hoarding will abandon their hoards!
So nice to see God's Children more & more Everywhere, All Praise be to God.
This lady smiles with her Eyes 👀 She's awesome. 😊
She has the love of Christ in her heart & it shines through her.
For a prepper I find you very relaxing , which is why you are one of my favourite channel at the moment so many of the prepping channels are hype fear hype 🤦🏻♀️ it's nice just to have lots of information but calmly
Your channel is informative and uplifting. I enjoy your soft spoken, God centered channel. Thank you
She is like the woman in Proverbs 31
I watch your videos alot..I've been prepping for yrs..but you are such an encouragement naturally and spiritually...blessings on you ...see you in heaven!!
Your hot water tank is one of the most reliable and safe source that contains 30 to 50 gallons of sterilized heated water. As long as there isn't any dirty water that has flowed back into tank after an emergency, its safe. First thing to do is shut off power or gas going into tank and then close water inlet service valve on top of tank. You should flush out annually any sand that may of built up on bottom of tank by opening the drain tap at bottom of tank to discharge debris (This tap will be used to draw water out of tank but the over pressure valve must be opened by lifting tab up to break vacuum.) . An added benefit is the tank will last longer and run more efficient due to less debris insulating water in bottom of tank.
Joe, thanks for the comment! I agree that is a good back up plan for there at home!!
Don't forget the water in the back of your toilet. (not the bowl) Make sure you don't have chemicals in there.
+Water heater will NOT boil water to sterilization point. REPEAT WILL NOT. There are safeties in place to prevent that. Removing said safeties is a FIRE HAZARD. Chemical Sterilization is best or boil over a SAFE flame. Take advice from "Preppers" with a grain of salt. Some aren't so knowledgeable.
War Machine
Assuming the water was clean when it came in, it doesn't need to be boiled, but if you have any doubts, that's why you have a black berkey water filter
PREPSTEADERS Water heaters work very well unless you have a tankless water heater.
Though it's probably obvious or already noted, I thought I would mention if the "city water" fails you should have 40 gallons and up of potable water in your hot water tank which usually has a spigot at the base to drain it with gravity.
It has helped me. With the coronovirus moving fast all your videoed are a blessing.
Amen and best of luck to you :)
There is no virus: ua-cam.com/video/x7BTeIJ6DbY/v-deo.html
Smiled when I saw the bleach bottle -- I store our emergency water in (wait for it) 1 Gal. bleach bottles. 2 fit nicely between 16" centered studs in the garage wall and I don't have to add bleach (LOL). I keep 36 Gal. on hand, cycle it out every summer watering the garden. Granted it's taken a few years to amass that many (but boy, are our clothes clean!)
I am smiling. Thanks for sharing your story! :)
I had the same thought as i listened! But i never use bleach... 🤔🤔🤔
I've been storing up water with 2 drops of bleach for some time, using the white cat litter bottles. There great for all types of dry storage too. Just be sure too label them & change water every year!
@Anita Frattle Levy lol i thought the same thing. People never used bleach to do this before ans lived healthily for years even..not just weeks of survival water. I feel like some people have been influenced by tr. Ump
Anita Frattle Levy can you be more specific in your instructions ? How do you sanitize ? Which top are you talking about ?
It’s so obvious that you do this out of love for people and I share them in the same spirit! My young daughter with her young family live far away yet we really support each other in the prepping way of life. Who would have thought she would have to think like a pioneer these days as she raises her little ones? Thank the Lord that I have your videos as a way of staying motherly - and grandmotherly- across the miles. ❤️
You are a wonderful speaker! Sounds like you could be on TV or radio.
Thank you for these amazing videos.
You're one of the sweetest people on UA-cam... you make everything so simple to follow.... I love your videos... and God bless you and your family.
A woman who loves YAHUSHA how refreshing! Yahusha is JESUS!
Erik Loya amen I’ve been saying Yeshuwah Jesus sounds the same ua-cam.com/video/E9omRZ0u49g/v-deo.html
what dose that mean ??
Paula Fernandes Yeshua is Jesus’ real name
Finally someone who knows his ACTUAL name! Can’t stand the j name because it isn’t his name lol! Yahushua Ha Mashiach! 💛
His name is Yahshua.
Thank you, dear girl. Thank you for the scripture, too. So refreshing & true.
THE best basic information video about water I have seen to date. Thank you so much and God bless!
That parting message was wonderful.
Thanks for sharing; I love the bible reading at the end. Sharing the gospel is everything especially now. Christ is coming to take us home soon.
I'm waiting for someone to invent powdered water where you just add water.
Big Silver Bear lmao🤣🤣🤣
Big Silver, God did that a couple years back, it's called SNOW. :-) ;-) :-D
😂🤣😂
In the 60's a guy was arrested for selling dehydrated water for bomb shelters. He threw some dirt in a jerry can with the instructions to "just add water". Never said on the can how much water to add. Sold quite a few before getting caught.
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I've heard of people "storing" their unused canning jars by canning water in them. when they need to actually use them, they can just pour out the water. that way they are always in use, not just sitting around.
Kim Clay I was thinking of doing that.
Really good idea
Thats what I do. Nothing will be perfect but we can do what we can and focus on blessings
just wondering how this would be practical when you need 1 gallon per person per day.....
Don't just pour out the water. Clean water is available, in those jars, for canning the food that's replacing the water. My pressure canner needs 3 quarts of water to operate. Waterbath canning needs even more. Plus, hot pack canning requires liquid to be added to food. Usually water or broth.
so humble and gracious......
I just found your channel and you provided me with more practical advice on water than most UA-cam channels combined. It's the word practical and your gentle confidence made me feel I could take care of my family during a disaster. I agree with you, I don't prep for zombies or Doomsday scenarios. I try to prep for real world emergencies, which for us in New England are snowstorms, no power and cold. However, in these uncertain times I think planning for long-term emergencies, lack of food in the stores, no gas, no electricity is something we need to up our preps for. I plan to go back through and read many of your videos. Thank you from this 67 year old mother to three and grandmother to six, who mean the world to me. I will prepare even if they choose not to because I will try my best to provide for them in hard times. I was raised by my grandparents so I am fortunate to already have some basic "be prepared" skills. All my best.
Thank you for helping me prepare for more difficult times, I believe are ahead. Matthew 24 describes the "beginning of sorrows" and I believe we are there. Thank you for helping me so I am prepared to help others.
Thank you for this video.
The time is coming very soon for these things to be put in use ,but the main thing is to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. God Bless
Very helpful & love the scripture reading.
You are a blessing to us all. And with an Angelic face and personality too. We are blessed to have you.
One thing I heard from the outdoor folks: If you intend to purify water by boiling it, all you really need is to get it to a strong, rolling boil. Waiting for ten minutes is not needed.
Boiling water does not purify water. It doesn't remove anything from the water. It simply kills microorganisms that cause water borne illness. Per CDC, bring clear water to a boil and boil it for 1 minute, 3 minutes for altitudes above 6500 feet. Water should be filtered through something to remove debris, letting silt settle and decanting the clear water for boiling. Basically, a boil is the indicator that the temperature is high enough for pasteurization.
Thank you so much for these videos!
I made pine needle tea yesterday...plenty of time on our hands right now...tea was very refreshing!! Most of all, thank you for the encouraging scriptures at the end of videos! God bless!!
Outstanding, may you and yours be blessed.
Great demeanor. Great teacher. All info appreciated
Thank you greatly for the really neat expose on what and how to store!!! I thought they could be levt in original packages!!!Boy did I learn some lessons!!! Really appreciate this!!!!
I just discovered your videos and they are wonderful! I love your scriptures and how you encourage us to memorize them. Thank you!!! Maria
Thank you, Maria! I am glad you are here!
I clocked on your video and immediately discerned that you are a sister in Christ. God bless you! I’m subscribing 😊
Good morning ma'am, thank you so very much for your channel. You are a total blessing sharing this important information.
Thank you for theses oh so important life saving strategies! Something we all should be doing, the sooner the better. God has been telling and showing us to prepare. We need to listen!
Thank you for your God filled videos and your sweet loving spirit .... may God continue to use and Bless you!
Thank you so much, Jim!
Your welcome
You have such a beautiful spirit and your videos are much appreciated
thank you for your positive approach in prepping, you take the stress out of it! blessings!
Another great video. I also keep any empty space in my freezer filled with ice. In an emergency it will keep things colder longer and gives me a little more stored water.
A small correction to one of your comments.....milk jugs are HDPE (#2 in the triangle) and is exactly the same plastic that you're using in your example. HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) is widely used in food grade containers. If your concern is over the fact that they contained milk, that can be easily remedied by cleaning thoroughly with hot water and dish detergent and/or bleach.
Edit to add: a Lifestraw, or similar product is limited to a relatively small amount of use and can get you killed, or at least very sick.....you never want to drink directly from a stream, creek, and especially a mud hole, even through a straw type filter.
They only filter out particulates, (as do all common portable filters) and DO NOT filter viruses....that's why boiling or purifying is necessary AFTER filtering and BEFORE consumption. I recommend looking into the Sawyer "Squeeze" or "Mini" as they offer the absolute best compact system available for their industry leading capabilities and price point. I personally use the "Mini"....
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Nothing but love for you.
Can I just tell you how amazing you are! Man I wish I were you and as prepared or wish I had a friend like you in my life! I am so grateful to learn from you at such a crucial time 🙏💖 Thank You
Yes, thank you for getting right to the point and keeping things simple. I don't believe in organized religion but I do like your videos and find them very helpful.
I could see me thinking the same thing about lemon bleach, lol. Good to know. I appreciate you.
I'm not religious at all but I really appreciate the verses at the end. I like how they relate to the videos.
Great information. I will save all of them on my Playlist. Thank you so much.
Woman, without 'crossing any lines', let me just say You are Beautiful. :) Great channel, helping people to 'start somewhere'..
I'm afraid you crossed that line when you addressed her as "woman". You might as well told her to go make you a sandwich. I'm sure what you meant was Ma'am. 😏
Berkey water filter. Gotta have one of these. Incredible filtration for these reasons. Read up on them. Made in the USA.
Amen to the “Word!” Thanks for sharing💛
Good info! Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Houston folks need this info today... prayers for Houston
What's going on Houston today if you don't mind me asking
One thing to remember......fire hydrants often have water pressure even when household supplies are off.
How could we access the hydrant water if we don't have specific wrenches or something?
I love... How you read the word after each video. Love it
Within the 1st few minutes I knew you were a believer...praise God for people like you..I've been into prepping a long time & you are right on in all that
you said..tks for a refresher
Liquid bleach has a shelf life, after 1yr it is no longer potent and cannot purify water, so rotate or buy powdered bleach which has an almost indefinite shelf life.
Excellent , Felicia! Thanks for posting this!
Felicia Harris where can I get powered bleach thanks
Where can I get powered bleach thanks
Pool shock is your best and cheapest option ....
David, the official name you want to look for on Amazon is Calcium Hypochlorite. 1 pound of it can treat up to 10,000 gallons of water so it goes a loooooong way. :) If you want to buy it locally, any swimming pool supply store should carry it. I hope that helps!
Thank you for a great lesson on water per this 77 year old living on a mountain in WV
🤔Walton mountain?😊✌
Peters Mountain WV folk here
Thank you and take care!
Thank you...I am so blessed by this!
Since I live on the Umpqua River In Oregon.. Water will probably never be my need. But one thing most people dont think about is that at the start of an emergency fill your bath tub and containers and remember that your hot water tank has 60 gallons of city water even after the water supply shuts off...Ps shut off the electric or gas if you intend to drain it down.
Love your channel your scripture at the end of this was living water about Jesus....how refreshing this was to hear about. You are such a blessing. Jim and Margaret RiverInnElkton.com.
Thank you for adding those comments, Jim! You are absolutely right. I looked at your website and your Inn looks wonderful! I am from Oregon so I love your "Complete with frogs and Crickets" description. ...and I would add "a million stars overhead"! God bless you and Margaret!
When you say shut off do you mean power surge as in an apt would have. Also ua-cam.com/video/E9omRZ0u49g/v-deo.html
I live in a church-affiliated Senior Community. We have a well. The water is tested - but meets the needs of 350 + people. I've saved water from my faucet and found sea-horse looking critters floating in the bottles after 1 month. I always use a Brita Filter and just purchased a filter pump that gets rid of everything. Our community is really on top of the latest Disaster Preparedness Action plans and have the assistance of the Fire Department next door (90 seconds response time). My helmet, heavy shoes, leather gloves, 72 hours worth of water and info about who on our cul-de-sac has essential equipment available. We are also aware that there is no one we can seek to for help other than our Lord Jesus Christ (John 6 verse 23). Thank you for your up-to-date information.
I live in a high rise apartment, so have no access to hot water, there is a bathroom on the floor with a tub, I tested it and found the lever to stop the water from leaving didnb't work, not sure what to do to make it hold water...if the SHTF I would want to fill the tub on 8th floor too, and even 6th floor if I could, to be able to help many people who would need water! Our apartments don't have a tub...just a shower! I've got more than a few gallons saved in my apartment, and add Coloidal silver 250MG and 4 drops to each gallon....Stops all bacteria!
Good point, but I don't understand the "shutt off the elect ? when you drain the tub out ?" Why?; combine YOUR theory with MY experience-See what you think ?, I boil my drinking water; wont' drink the plastic bottled water been sitting at the stores forming chemical reactions either; I can TASTE the plastic, too! Can a person DRINK BLEACH IN WATER FOR LONG DURATION'S ? ? I rented from an LA County Medical Examiner years ago, and HE SAID set tap water in GLASS out overnight to let the chemicals dissipate ? Does that make sense to yu ? Been drinking that for decades -I'm still alive, but who know? He was a double biology major-and He lived into his late 90's doing this! You have here one of the BEST videos of Advise to help those listening to the talking heads!This is devastation; and it's got to be including some YOUNG too , not just old seniors who were dying anyway!: I merely ASK again, How could it HURT to imagine this is much more than the regular FLU ? I'm a gonna treat this as IF it were WORSE than the flu!The W.H.O means "What ? How? We dont' care to investigate it!'and national broadcasting companies' anchors are too busy combing their hair and fixing their make up to find the facts! They y offer absolutely NO PROTECTIVE advise whatsoever ?!Get GLOVES, and dip head scarves or bandanas in alcohol and vinegar, OR HEY, Bleach water Dry in a Hot dryer; shove in a Maxi Pad -sterile cotton; The sanitizers are A $$ GYMICK---WEAR GLOVES ! (if u are a chemist; what SOLUTION should the scarves be washed in? Bleach water ?) My X was a chemist, but he used vinegar and alcohol as a cleaner, cuts grease; PERHAPS U know the solution here ? I know alcohol and vinegar isn't as much of a disinfectant as perhaps, bleach, but bleach is hard to "breath through" too! U can email me LyndaFayeSmusic@--gmail.com-- Thanks- REMEDIES FOLKS, NOT JUST CHATTER!
That's crazy I came across this because literally a wk ago I started saving water💃I told my son that we never know what's gonna happen in the near future & I'm only 39 so still fairly young so hopefully we won't experience this anytime soon💯
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Thank you so much for posting this!
This video has been most heipful.Thank you for sharing.Also the replies have been instructive. Yehovah keep you and yours. Be safe everyone.
Dam I love this gal . She gives such Great solid advice. She keeps it simple with a smile. I'm curious where she learned all her great advice from . She must have or had GREAT PARENTS. My Dad new how to do so many things like this but was a HORRIBLE mean guy who hit us a lot..He didn't make learning this stuff fun at all. Just want to say Thank You for doing such a GREAT JOB!
Thank you, you are thoughtful. Again thanks for your labor of like love.
As a deer panteth for the water, so shall my soul panteth after you (the Lord).
I Love you! Thank You for the readings! May God bless you every day!
wow another great video, and again we wrote down a to-do list ...thanks for sharing that!
anther great video. thanks for the tips and I love the bible reading at the end... awesome
Thank you, Patrick!
cindybin2001 no...
Shes the best sweet lady to help us 💜 she is definitely one of GODs children ❤
@cindybin2001 it is true....well, unless you are a Mormon.
Just a sugestion for storage. I use the 55 gallon barrels that non-toxic waterline antifreeze for boats and RV's comes in for my storage. There food grade plastic and you can usually find them(in colder climates) at most any marina or RV place for free or very inexpensivly.
First I use pool shock and fill them up full and let them set for a couple days just to remove any of the flavor you'd get from the barrels previous contents and to super clean them. There is also a water 'sweatener' used for boat and RV water tanks that does well to eliminate that also. I always keep at least 500 gallons of water at minimum stored in them. Plus at least another 200 gallons in other containers.
First I filter it with my normal whole house filter, with a a .002 carbon filter ,then run it through a secondary "cira-grava" ( Berkey style) ceramic filter then add the sugested 8 drops of bleach per gallon just to be sure.
Water will be the most important prep to have if things go South. So definatly don't scrimp on water purification.
I also have the life straws but do be aware they do not filter out pathogyns and many viris's. The Sawyer filters are a much better option for that and only 2-3 dollars more @ Walmart. They filter out much more and have a much higher filtration rate and volume before needing to be replaced. Life Straws are only marginal at best in there performance .
I also have a Pur/Katadine "pro Hiker" hand pump filter that I have used all over the world and for many many years while working with the Forest Service, there fantastic ! I've had mine for >40 years and they have always allowed me to have safe water any place in the world ,no matter how bad the water was to start with.
God Bless and I hope this information will help out folks new to water filtration. I've spent well over 25 years working and hiking the wilderness worldwide so what I use is a tried and true method. My system has never failed me once in all those years and I've never gotten sick even once by using these methods and tools so my sugestions you can take to the bank as being safe methods of water purification..
Wonderful information.....thanks sooo much....".life tips" are the best.....
twa2471 what’s a Pur/Katadine “Pro-Hiker”?
I have a 5 gallon jug. Now what do I do? Put fresh water in it and how many drops of bleach? ............ Next, I have no more clean water so get water, filter it, then boil or I can put bleach in it or iodine?
Where to get our katadine water filter?
If all else fails, call a cooperage company and see if you can buy a few drums off of a run they're doing that's food grade. Adding a few to the end of a run takes basically no time, and at least some of them will work with you.
Thank you so much, lovely prepsteader woman! I've ordered a 5-pack of Life Straws. I had no idea that these exist and although I'm near springs with clean water, on Dartmoor UK, I'm feeling good with having some useful tools in the home, just in case. I'm using a water filter can in the kitchen for over 40 years, for making drinks and cooking and the water tastes great, very healthy and pure. The storage of water I have is in plastic bottles and I'm going to change it, going on a mission for dark-colored bottles. My landlord in France might bring me some from a bottling vineyard. There are quirky auctions here too, at times, with collections of.....
So much good information! Thanks!
Sawyer filter bags are also a great idea. The bag holds the water, and can be hung up, and the filter is at the end of a hose. I have not seen them here, but gave 1000s out in Puerto Rico, a 2 gl version. Only found one gl here on the mainland.
Great addition to the filter, David!
AweSome & simple information, well presented & a great refresher for those who know & want to share with others.
Having some liquid minerals to add is a good idea, as well, even pink Himalayan Crystal salt is a real benefit to the taste & for your health. 💞
Thanks for sharing this info.
Or buy a Berkey water filtration system. Well worth it!
We've been using ours daily for almost 2 years now.
David Armstrong hey David! One filter set last for 6,000 gallons worth of water!
@Victoria Where can you buy them?
@Victoria scratch and dent sale? Was that from the berkey site? Most models are completely sold out and on back order. They are so expensive but they seem to be well loved by all.
California won’t let you buy one!
Evil controlling state!
I knew there was a reason I didn't want to recycle that gallon apple cider jug. It will be great for storing water!
Great info-even Nov 2023! Thanks! ♥️
Enjoyable and educational tutorials ... thank you.
Your videos are so enjoyable on a variety of levels. Part of preparing for the event of disaster is imagining the circumstances and setting up a mindset that will make me mindful of the best choice in regards to the items that I will be collecting. The same mindset allows me to discover the possible social devolution likely to occur. I am also concerned with how to adjust beyond the first 30 days when the supplies grow low and the reality of the change in lifestyle begins to gnaw at my psyche. Often in building my mindset, I become engulfed in a storm of anxiety. The presentation of your videos is warm and assuring. They help stabilize and calm the process of the mindset. It's good that you include ideas for spiritual sustainability to take stock of along with food, water, and health supplies. You have invited favorite scripture. I enjoy the message found in Hebrews 6:13 through 19. Thank you for the time you spend sharing with us.
To bring water that has been stored for years back to life and tasting good again, pour it back and forth from one clean 5gal bucket to another, you want the splash factor to refresh the water!
Thank you for your pleasant demeanor and great wisdom sharing.
Thanks!! For sharing. I've taken notes.
Most municipal water systems have minor leaks that are of nil effect so long as the system stays under pressure. If there is a power/pressure loss, the system may suck in debris from the surrounding dirt and contaminate the system. California water laws (if they are followed in a disaster scenario) require periodic sampling to see if there are any bugs in the water. Testing usually takes several days so one has to be wary as notification may come late.. Rely on yourselves!
Yes! Thank you for sharing that, obsolete professor!
Not all bleaches are the same. chlorox brand contains between 6-8% sodium hypochlorite but dollar store brands may only contain 3% so you may need to double the amount.
Boiling water 1minute is sufficient for making it potable 10 minutes is overkill.
When using iodine tablets to purify, DO NOT use both tablets at the same time. The other tablet is for removing the iodine taste AFTER your water is purified. it will nullify the iodine tablet if used together.
One thing to note about the Lifestraw product(I own two of them)...as stated in the instruction sheet "This filter is not certified to remove bacteria or viruses"(like giardia and cryptosporidia). You'd need to boil or use iodine or bleach first. I prefer the Sawyer mini filter or Sawyer bottle/filter combo.
Keep researching and keep spreading the word! Thanks
You have said several things worth considering there, Jun. Thank you for sharing. I like the Sawyer mini filter too! I have one of each in my pack.
You are correct Jun. @prepsteaders I enjoy your videos but must confess you give a lot of outdated and or wrong information. As Jun mentions the Iodine must be allowed to do its job before you use the second bottle of tablets to reduce the iodine taste. You would be giving people dangerous information to use them both at the same time.
Jun Gleno solid! Thanks
@@cameronownbey868 Think I'll just boil the water as not to confuse myself. :)
Thank you for this video
Thank You, so very much for all the great information
Hi Christa, great video with good advice. You asked if anyone knew a way to freshen water. Well I'm going to show my age, but my grandmother had a cistern for water. When the water didn't taste "fresh" she added 1 tablespoonful of Soda of Alum for each 20 gallons of water. She knew the markings on the cistern wall to know how much water she had. I have never researched this, just remember it as a kid. Maybe someone can research this as well as the shelf life of Alum.
Thank you for sharing that!
I was drinking ice tea when you said you bought Lemon Flavored Clorox, Tea Shot Out My Nose!🤣 God Bless You for Great Information
WOW! Learned a lot. Thanks.
Thank you for the information
Life straws have a shelf life regardless if they are used or not. The membrane inside has a shelf life.
I use old milk jugs to have water to flush a toilet.
Thanks a lot for this video!
Thank you for this informative video!
Great video... All the way through! Maranatha!!
Thank you, Patricia!
Cover your water stash, NO SUNLIGHT!!!
Yes! Thank you, Rick. The less light the better when storing water.
Hs I dinnt know that.thank you
@@hopeking3588 That is another reason for using a darker/opaque storage bottle to keep your stored water in. I think that sunlight shining through a clear container will cause allgey to grow.
@@enigma51ted that's what I thought
Some plastics will degrade and give your water a terrible flavor if exposed to the sun.
Thank you. Very helpful.
Great helpful vid, thanks
I might be crazy but I have canned distilled water in 2qt glass canning jars and processed them in boiling water bath like when you can fruit.
@Alma Hostetter: Not crazy at all.
Alma, if you're older, 1/2 gallon containers are easier to handle than 5 or even one gallon jugs.
@Karl Schubert Nothing crazy about it. You didn't ask how many gallons of water she has stored. You didn't ask if she has other water stored and this "canned water" is just a supplement. You didn't ask if she has means to obtain water that will need to be treated before use. You didn't ask if she has the appropriate supplies needed for that treatment. I suspect there have been many people who would have lived if they'd had just one more 1/2 gallon of water to drink.
Canning jars, of all sizes take up space. They are NOT used and tossed away like so much in our "disposable" society. Keeping those jars filled with potable water is an excellent way have better utilization of that space. If the jars are needed for canning, use the water in them for the canning process.
Next, it doesn't matter how many jars of "canned water" she has on hand. Water is a precious commodity when it's not available. Thus, every PINT she stores is a valuable asset, one that can be priceless in some circumstances.
If she's crazy, I'm crazy for keeping 4 full cases of bottled water on hand, even though I know they won't prolong my life very long. I'm also crazy for keeping some water purification tablets on hand. I know they won't prolong my life very long, either. The pack has 30 tablets. Use is 1 per quart of water.
BTW, every 100 1/2- gallon jars have the potential to have 50 gallons of fairly easy transported water. Water that doesn't taste like plastic. Water with an unlimited shelf life. Having a 100 1/2-gallon jars isn't impossible. At least not here in the SE USA. My mother and grandmother used them to can tomato juice. Moonshiners used quite a few of them. I bought a 100+, a few years ago from someone that I suspect had a family member with a little operation on a creek in our area.