Water-General Info & Getting Started

Just why do we need to store water? How much should we store? What else do we need to know?
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When you are filling containers from your household tap while the water is still SAFE ...If the public water system is chlorinated, it is unnecessary to futher treat water for storage. http://extension.usu.edu/files/foodpubs/fn503.pd
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Fact: Water weighs 8 plus pounds per gallon! 5 gallons of water weighs 40 pounds,
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Figure 1-2 gallons per day per person. If someone is sick with H5 they will be losing fluids from every opening. They'll need extra. Other uses like laundry and showers are in addition to that. Source: Avian Flu Talk -- http://tinyurl.com/yacwv2
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Water: Quick Facts

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Colorado State University

Quick Facts...
http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/drinking-water-quality-and-health-9-307/

Quick Facts…

Water is our most essential nutrient.
Water contains different amounts of dissolved inorganic and organic compounds.
The Environmental Protection Agency regulates ... ---CONTINUED---

Also includes info on:

Hard vs. Soft Water
Giardia and Other Microorganisms
Fluoride
Lead
Nitrate
Sulfate
Organic Chemicals
Radon
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Personal Hygiene Activities Which Require Water

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Water Conservation Recommendations for Personal Hygiene Activities
https://grandpappy.org/hwater.htm

Copyright © 1998, 2006 by Robert Wayne Atkins, P.E.

Personal Hygiene Activities Which Require Water

Bathing

If you are low on water ...

Teeth Brushing

Always brush your teeth at least ...

Washing Dishes

Use the three-pot ...

The Common Household Toilet

Flushing the toilet ...
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Water: Getting Started

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This is from a series that I wrote for American Preppers Network, called "How to Start Prepping (The Basics)".

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FIRST things FIRST! Consider beginning with an easy start: Water.


Store at LEAST 1 gallon (preferably 3 gallons) per person per day. One gallon would be for consumption the rest for cooking and sanitation). NOTE: You could die after THREE (3) days without water! Don't forget to include water for your pets! Water storage can be completed in a "three-tier" system:
  • -Store bought water you purchase and have on hand, ahead of time
    -Clean, empty containers that you store and fill up when you have advance warning of an emergency situation.
    -The ability to filter and purify water that you may need to collect after the first two water sources are used up. Coffee filters (to filter) and bleach (to purify) are the simplest methods.
FIRST thing you can do:

- Start to collect empty beverage containers to store water! Any plastic or glass container that previously held food or beverages such as 2-liter soda bottles or water, juice, punch or milk jugs, also may be used.
  • :caution: IF you save milk jugs ONLY use those to store 'grey' water! The bacteria in milk can leach into the milk jug plastic and contaminate future water stored in that same container. (So, use this water only for cleaning or flushing purposes! NOTE: It is NOT recommended that your fill the milk jugs ahead of time for long-term storage. They tend to pop pin-hole sized leaks :( . Keep the milk jugs and fill them if you see an emergency situation approaching. Then you can use this water quickly, and you will be emptying the container BEFORE they pop a leak! ;) ).

- To clean used jugs or bottles for future water storage, put a few drops of bleach in the containers and fill with water. Let your jug/bottle soak for at least 20 min. Empty. Put cap back on and store till you are ready to fill.

- Storage of jugs or bottles: Store your (light-weight) empty containers in bags, boxes, closets, attics -- where ever you have room till you need them. If you have the room, you may prefer to store some of the jugs/bottles filled with water (Remember: don't do this with the 'milk jugs'!). The filled ones will be heavy. Make sure you choose a sturdy location. DO NOT store your containers directly on concrete floors. The chemicals from the concrete can leach through the plastic into your water! Place wood, old piece of carpeting, old towels, etc. on the concrete first.

You'll feel like an instant prepper with this FREE start! For more water information go here: Water Storage: General Information

A great source of basic water information can be found on the GetPandemicReady website. Although the info was written for pandemic preparation ... it's good for any disaster preparation! (disclosure: I am a co-founder of the GPR site). Here are the three pages that you will find helpful in understanding your water preparation needs:

Water: Getting Started
Water-Finding and Filtering
Water-Emergency Purification

Starting your WATER preparations is an EASY-FREE start in getting your household prepared! There may be some expense in considering a way to filter & purify your water, if you use up your stored water. There are cheap options and there are more expensive options. That's something that you should read a bit more about and then decide on, as you get more involved in your home preparation activities.

So ... start saving those containers and you're on your way to 'prepping' for an emergency!
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Emergency Water Storage
http://www.nationalterroralert.com/safewater/

Water Storage is important. Having an ample supply of safe, clean, purified water is a top priority in an emergency.

A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers and ill people will need even more. You will also need water for food preparation and hygiene. Store a total of at least one gallon per person, per day. You should store at least a two-week supply of water for each member of your family.

If supplies run low, never ration water. Drink the amount you need today, and try to find more for tomorrow. You can minimize the amount of water your body needs by reducing activity and staying cool.

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Includes:
  • Amount of Emergency Water to Store
  • Containers That Can be Used for Water Storage
  • Do I Need to Treat Water?
  • Where to Store Water
  • Emergency Sources of Water
  • When and How to Treat Water for Storage
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The Ultimate Water Storage Guide
https://www.thereadystore.com/water-storage/5396/the-ultimate-water-storage-guide-and-water-storage-calculator/

(SNIP) ... This article delves into the necessities of water, helping you understand the importance of water, tips on how much water to use for your food storage, and even a water storage calculator to help you figure out how much water you and your family will need in case of an emergency. ---CONTINUED---
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Water Storage For The Home And The Homestead
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/water-storage-for-the-home-and-the-homestead/

When it comes to storing water for emergencies or a SHTF situation, nobody can be certain of the reliability or safety of their water supply. While humans can go a long time with little or no food, the same cannot be said for water, and that is why an emergency store of water is one of the most important supplies you can have on hand. ---CONTINUED---
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9 Best Water Storage Solutions and Mistakes To Avoid
https://www.skilledsurvival.com/water-storage/

Most people incorrectly assume emergency water storage is a straightforward and simple task.

Sure, it’s not rocket science.

But if you don’t take the time to learn the best solutions and mistakes you could easily ruin your most critical emergency supply when you need it most. ---CONTINUED---
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Emergency Water Storage and Filtration – What You Need to Know Before Emergencies Hit
https://commonsensehome.com/emergency-water-storage/

INCLUDES:

1. Water is Life

2. How Much Water Do I Need to Store?

3. Best Emergency Water Storage Containers
Alternate Water Storage Containers
Water Containers We Don’t Recommend

4. Potable Water Storage Containers
Short term Storage
Long Term Water Storage
Emergency Bathtub Water Storage
No Cost Emergency Water Storage Options
Alternate Water Sources
Where to Store Water?

5. Preparing Water for Storage

6. What Are the Best Ways to Filter/Purify Water?
Mechanical Filtering
Gravity Filtering
Pasteurization
Chemical Disinfection Options
Our Water Filtration Options
Other Things to Consider
Sanitation
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This is a snip from a larger article on water, on his site:

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WATER . . . Some Interesting Facts About Water and The Human Body
https://grandpappy.org/hwater.htm

*For Fair Use and Educational Purposes Only.

The three basic necessities which sustain life are:
  • 1. air,
    2. water, and
    3. food.
The Rule of Threes states that a person can live for:
  • three-minutes without air,
    three-days without water, and
    three-weeks without food.
Without water or any other fluids, a person will die in about three days.

Therefore, since water is one of life's most basic necessities, it is a subject we should not take for granted.

Some Interesting Facts About Water and The Human Body

The Human Body:
  • 60% of our body is water.
    75% of our brain is water.
    83% of our blood is water and it transports nutrients and oxygen to the cells of our body.
Water is necessary to properly digest food. (Note: If you don't have water, then do NOT eat regardless of how hungry you become.)

Our urine is almost all water and it is how our body flushes and rids itself of toxic wastes.

Water facilitates normal bowel movements which helps prevent constipation.

In one day the average person loses between 2 to 3 quarts of water through their urine, sweat, and normal breathing. If a person doesn't replace that lost water, then dehydration begins to occur.
  • At 2% dehydration, thirst is perceived.
    At 5% dehydration, a person becomes hot and tired, and strength and endurance decrease.
    At 10% dehydration, delirium and blurred vision become a problem.
    At 20% dehydration, a person dies.
Pause and reflect on that for a moment. A person loses 2 to 3 quarts of water every day as a result of their normal body functions. Which means if a person doesn't get any fluids for about three days, they will die.

Most people have never thought about the above because they have NEVER been personally confronted with a extended shortage of fresh safe drinking water at any time in their lives.
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BOOK:

The Prepper's Water Survival Guide: Harvest, Treat, and Store Your Most Vital Resource
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1612434487/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1612434487&linkCode=as2&tag=preparednessmama0a-20&linkId=BP4PM2OGTSOJRURB
You can survive up to three weeks without food, but only three days without water! When catastrophe strikes, having enough water can spell the difference between life and death. The Prepper’s Water Survival Guide offers a step-by-step plan with straightforward information you can easily follow. Thanks to this book’s laser-focus on water, you’ll quickly learn how to:

•Store fresh water
•Collect rainwater
•Purify water from lakes & rivers
•Dig a well for groundwater

In addition to harvesting water, you’ll gain the tools to keep large stores untainted for long periods of time, test the water you collect for dangerous toxins, and treat water-related illnesses that are commonly contracted during a disaster.

** CROSS POSTED in the Library **
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How Long Can You Survive Without Water?
https://alphasurvivalist.net/how-long-can-you-survive-without-water/

(SNIP) ... If you are unable to replace lost fluids your body will not function properly. It will eventually shut down. How long your body can last without water will depend on the climatic conditions and your physical activity. ---CONTINUED---
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12 Survival Water Mistakes You Should Never Make
http://expertprepper.com/12-survival-water-mistakes-you-should-never-make/

(SNIP) ... There’s more to survival water than not being able to live for more than 3 days without it. You need to have a stockpile, you need to know ways to find it, to filter it, to purify it and even to look for it out in the wild.

I think having a place with all the mistakes is a good idea, so let’s get right to it. ---CONTINUED---
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