Water Storage - Revision history

Rich at 05:06, 3 September 2012

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	Filter it (coffee filter, cheesecloth, paper towels, etc).		Filter it (coffee filter, cheesecloth, paper towels, etc).

-	You can improve the filtering by cutting the bottom off a 2 liter bottle, putting cloth over the neck from the inside, packing it with granulated campfire charcoal then putting about 2 inches of sand on top. Pour water over the sand and wait for it to drip out.	+	You can improve the filtering by cutting the bottom off a 2 liter bottle, putting cloth or a coffee filter over the neck from the inside, packing it with granulated campfire charcoal then putting about 2 inches of sand on top. Pour water over the sand and wait for it to drip out.

	Boil it for 10 minutes		Boil it for 10 minutes
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	If you don't have any bleach you can distill the water by boiling it and catching the steam drops with a cup or a rag.		If you don't have any bleach you can distill the water by boiling it and catching the steam drops with a cup or a rag.

-	A person should consume about 1.5 gallons of water per day and more if you are in a hot and dry climate. In any case, the liquid leaving your body should be at least 1/2 quart per day. If your breathing and heart rate are faster than normal its probably a sign that you are suffering dehydration.	+	For filtering, figure on 30-80 microns for sand and 10-20 microns for a coffee filter.
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		+	A person should consume about 1 to 1.5 gallons of water per day and more if you are in a hot and dry climate. In any case, the liquid leaving your body should be at least 1/2 quart per day. If your breathing and heart rate are faster than normal its probably a sign that you are suffering dehydration.

	If you are short on both food and water you should add 1/2 teaspoon of salt per quart of water to make up for electrolyte losses.		If you are short on both food and water you should add 1/2 teaspoon of salt per quart of water to make up for electrolyte losses.

	For extreme survival situations where you have a limited amount of water and want to use an absolute bare minimum amount, you can add 2 teaspoons of sugar per quart of water and drink about 1/2 quart per day. This isn't the healthiest way to do things but it should keep you alive.		For extreme survival situations where you have a limited amount of water and want to use an absolute bare minimum amount, you can add 2 teaspoons of sugar per quart of water and drink about 1/2 quart per day. This isn't the healthiest way to do things but it should keep you alive.

Rich at 21:31, 2 September 2012

2012-09-02T21:31:56Z

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	If you are short on both food and water you should add 1/2 teaspoon of salt per quart of water to make up for electrolyte losses.		If you are short on both food and water you should add 1/2 teaspoon of salt per quart of water to make up for electrolyte losses.

-	For extreme survival situations where you have a limited amount of water and want to use an absolute bare minimum amount, you can add 2 teaspoons of sugar per quart of water and drink about 1/2 quart of per day. This isn't the healthiest way to do things but it should keep you alive.	+	For extreme survival situations where you have a limited amount of water and want to use an absolute bare minimum amount, you can add 2 teaspoons of sugar per quart of water and drink about 1/2 quart per day. This isn't the healthiest way to do things but it should keep you alive.

Rich at 21:24, 2 September 2012

2012-09-02T21:24:46Z

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	An example is filling a 5-gallon bucket with water plus 1/4 teaspoon of Clorox bleach.		An example is filling a 5-gallon bucket with water plus 1/4 teaspoon of Clorox bleach.

-	Using bleach in these ratios (1 drop per quart, 1/4 teaspoon per 5 gallons, or 2.75 tsp per 55 gallons) will result in about 3.2-3.5 ppm of chlorine in the water. For comparison chlorinated tap water (and swimming pool water) usually has 1-3ppm of chlorine. The EPA limit for tap water is 4ppm.	+	Using bleach in these ratios (1 drop per quart, 1/4 teaspoon per 5 gallons, or 2.75 tsp per 55 gallons) will result in about 3.2-3.5 ppm of chlorine in the water. Some agencies recommend double these amounts however I think 3-4ppm is plenty sufficient if you are using containers that have been sterilized with bleach prior to use. For comparison chlorinated tap water (and swimming pool water) usually has 1-3ppm of chlorine. The EPA limit for tap water is 4ppm. Once you hit 6-7ppm the water has a noticeable bleach taste to it.

-	Its best to only use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers. Other containers can leach chemicals into the water. Do not use 2-liter soda bottles (PET #1) for long term water storage ! You can use 2-liter bottles for short term rotated storage (6 months) provided you keep the bottles out of sunlight.	+	Its best to only use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers. Other containers can leach chemicals into the water. Do not use 2-liter soda bottles (PET #1) for long term water storage ! You can use 2-liter bottles for short term rotated storage (6 months) provided you keep the bottles out of sunlight. Another thing to note is you should never use plastic milk containers for water storage.

	If you come across untreated water and want to purify it to be drinkable, follow these rules:		If you come across untreated water and want to purify it to be drinkable, follow these rules:

Rich at 20:35, 2 September 2012

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	Here are some quick tips regarding water storage.		Here are some quick tips regarding water storage.

-	Treat ~~you~~ water with regular (non-scented) Clorox which contains 5.25%-6% sodium hypochlorite.	+	Treat your water with regular (non-scented) Clorox which contains 5.25%-6% sodium hypochlorite.

	Remember to use regular household chlorine based bleach. Do not use scented bleach or hydrogen peroxide based bleach.		Remember to use regular household chlorine based bleach. Do not use scented bleach or hydrogen peroxide based bleach.
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	Filter it (coffee filter, cheesecloth, paper towels, etc).		Filter it (coffee filter, cheesecloth, paper towels, etc).
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	You can improve the filtering by cutting the bottom off a 2 liter bottle, putting cloth over the neck from the inside, packing it with granulated campfire charcoal then putting about 2 inches of sand on top. Pour water over the sand and wait for it to drip out.		You can improve the filtering by cutting the bottom off a 2 liter bottle, putting cloth over the neck from the inside, packing it with granulated campfire charcoal then putting about 2 inches of sand on top. Pour water over the sand and wait for it to drip out.
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	Boil it for 10 minutes		Boil it for 10 minutes
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	Cool it for 30 minutes		Cool it for 30 minutes
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	Add bleach (8 drops per 2 liter bottle) and wait 30 minutes		Add bleach (8 drops per 2 liter bottle) and wait 30 minutes
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	If it smells like chlorine then its drinkable, if not then add another 8 drops per 2 liters and wait 30 minutes.		If it smells like chlorine then its drinkable, if not then add another 8 drops per 2 liters and wait 30 minutes.
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	If it still doesn't smell like chlorine then discard the water.		If it still doesn't smell like chlorine then discard the water.

Rich at 20:33, 2 September 2012

2012-09-02T20:33:51Z

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-	Here are some quick tips regarding ~~long term~~ water storage.	+	Here are some quick tips regarding water storage.

	Treat you water with regular (non-scented) Clorox which contains 5.25%-6% sodium hypochlorite.		Treat you water with regular (non-scented) Clorox which contains 5.25%-6% sodium hypochlorite.
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	An example is filling a 5-gallon bucket with water plus 1/4 teaspoon of Clorox bleach.		An example is filling a 5-gallon bucket with water plus 1/4 teaspoon of Clorox bleach.

-	Using bleach in these ratios (1 drop per quart, 1/4 teaspoon per 5 gallons, or 2.75 tsp per 55 gallons) will result in about 3.2-3.5 ppm of chlorine in the water. For comparison chlorinated tap water (and swimming pool water) usually has 1-3ppm of chlorine ~~and the~~ EPA limit for tap water is 4ppm.	+	Using bleach in these ratios (1 drop per quart, 1/4 teaspoon per 5 gallons, or 2.75 tsp per 55 gallons) will result in about 3.2-3.5 ppm of chlorine in the water. For comparison chlorinated tap water (and swimming pool water) usually has 1-3ppm of chlorine. The EPA limit for tap water is 4ppm.

	Its best to only use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers. Other containers can leach chemicals into the water. Do not use 2-liter soda bottles (PET #1) for long term water storage ! You can use 2-liter bottles for short term rotated storage (6 months) provided you keep the bottles out of sunlight.		Its best to only use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers. Other containers can leach chemicals into the water. Do not use 2-liter soda bottles (PET #1) for long term water storage ! You can use 2-liter bottles for short term rotated storage (6 months) provided you keep the bottles out of sunlight.
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	If it smells like chlorine then its drinkable, if not then add another 8 drops per 2 liters and wait 30 minutes.		If it smells like chlorine then its drinkable, if not then add another 8 drops per 2 liters and wait 30 minutes.
	If it still doesn't smell like chlorine then discard the water.		If it still doesn't smell like chlorine then discard the water.
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		+	You can get some of the chlorine taste out of the water by swishing the water back and forth between two cups.

	If you don't have any bleach you can distill the water by boiling it and catching the steam drops with a cup or a rag.		If you don't have any bleach you can distill the water by boiling it and catching the steam drops with a cup or a rag.

Rich at 20:25, 2 September 2012

2012-09-02T20:25:03Z

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	For small quantities (like storing some water in your car) its best to use HDPE #2 plastic bottles.		For small quantities (like storing some water in your car) its best to use HDPE #2 plastic bottles.
	An example is filling a Nalgene 32oz bottle with 28oz of water plus 1 drop of Clorox bleach.		An example is filling a Nalgene 32oz bottle with 28oz of water plus 1 drop of Clorox bleach.
		+	The reason I don't fill car bottles to the top is to give expansion room in case of freezing.

	For larger quantities its best to use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers.		For larger quantities its best to use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers.

Rich at 20:23, 2 September 2012

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	Here are some quick tips regarding long term water storage.		Here are some quick tips regarding long term water storage.

-	Treat you water with regular (non-scented) Clorox which contains 5.25% ~~bleach~~.	+	Treat you water with regular (non-scented) Clorox which contains 5.25%-6% sodium hypochlorite.

	Remember to use regular household chlorine based bleach. Do not use scented bleach or hydrogen peroxide based bleach.		Remember to use regular household chlorine based bleach. Do not use scented bleach or hydrogen peroxide based bleach.
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	If the water is cloudy, use quadruple the amounts of Clorox listed above.		If the water is cloudy, use quadruple the amounts of Clorox listed above.

		+	If you have the means to do it, here is a better way to deal with untreated water:
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		+	Filter it (coffee filter, cheesecloth, paper towels, etc).
		+	You can improve the filtering by cutting the bottom off a 2 liter bottle, putting cloth over the neck from the inside, packing it with granulated campfire charcoal then putting about 2 inches of sand on top. Pour water over the sand and wait for it to drip out.
		+	Boil it for 10 minutes
		+	Cool it for 30 minutes
		+	Add bleach (8 drops per 2 liter bottle) and wait 30 minutes
		+	If it smells like chlorine then its drinkable, if not then add another 8 drops per 2 liters and wait 30 minutes.
		+	If it still doesn't smell like chlorine then discard the water.
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		+	If you don't have any bleach you can distill the water by boiling it and catching the steam drops with a cup or a rag.

	A person should consume about 1.5 gallons of water per day and more if you are in a hot and dry climate. In any case, the liquid leaving your body should be at least 1/2 quart per day. If your breathing and heart rate are faster than normal its probably a sign that you are suffering dehydration.		A person should consume about 1.5 gallons of water per day and more if you are in a hot and dry climate. In any case, the liquid leaving your body should be at least 1/2 quart per day. If your breathing and heart rate are faster than normal its probably a sign that you are suffering dehydration.

Rich at 19:37, 2 September 2012

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	Treat you water with regular (non-scented) Clorox which contains 5.25% bleach.		Treat you water with regular (non-scented) Clorox which contains 5.25% bleach.
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		+	Remember to use regular household chlorine based bleach. Do not use scented bleach or hydrogen peroxide based bleach.

	For small quantities (like storing some water in your car) its best to use HDPE #2 plastic bottles.		For small quantities (like storing some water in your car) its best to use HDPE #2 plastic bottles.
-	An example is filling a Nalgene 32oz bottle with 28oz of water plus ~~2 drops~~ of Clorox bleach.	+	An example is filling a Nalgene 32oz bottle with 28oz of water plus 1 drop of Clorox bleach.

	For larger quantities its best to use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers.		For larger quantities its best to use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers.
-	An example is filling a 5-gallon bucket with water plus 1/2 teaspoon of Clorox bleach.	+	An example is filling a 5-gallon bucket with water plus 1/4 teaspoon of Clorox bleach.
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		+	Using bleach in these ratios (1 drop per quart, 1/4 teaspoon per 5 gallons, or 2.75 tsp per 55 gallons) will result in about 3.2-3.5 ppm of chlorine in the water. For comparison chlorinated tap water (and swimming pool water) usually has 1-3ppm of chlorine and the EPA limit for tap water is 4ppm.
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		+	Its best to only use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers. Other containers can leach chemicals into the water. Do not use 2-liter soda bottles (PET #1) for long term water storage ! You can use 2-liter bottles for short term rotated storage (6 months) provided you keep the bottles out of sunlight.
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		+	If you come across untreated water and want to purify it to be drinkable, follow these rules:

-	~~Using bleach in these ratios (2 drops per quart, 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons, or 5.5tsp per 55 gallons) will keep~~ the water ~~sterile~~.	+	If the water is clear, use double the amounts of Clorox listed above.

-	If the water is cloudy, use ~~double~~ the amounts of Clorox listed above~~. Remember to use regular household chlorine based bleach. Do not use scented bleach or hydrogen peroxide based bleach~~.	+	If the water is cloudy, use quadruple the amounts of Clorox listed above.

-	~~Its best to only use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers. Other containers can leach chemicals into the water. Do not use 2-liter soda bottles (PET #1) for long term water storage !~~

	A person should consume about 1.5 gallons of water per day and more if you are in a hot and dry climate. In any case, the liquid leaving your body should be at least 1/2 quart per day. If your breathing and heart rate are faster than normal its probably a sign that you are suffering dehydration.		A person should consume about 1.5 gallons of water per day and more if you are in a hot and dry climate. In any case, the liquid leaving your body should be at least 1/2 quart per day. If your breathing and heart rate are faster than normal its probably a sign that you are suffering dehydration.

Rich at 17:20, 2 September 2012

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	Here are some quick tips regarding long term water storage.		Here are some quick tips regarding long term water storage.
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		+	Treat you water with regular (non-scented) Clorox which contains 5.25% bleach.

	For small quantities (like storing some water in your car) its best to use HDPE #2 plastic bottles.		For small quantities (like storing some water in your car) its best to use HDPE #2 plastic bottles.

Rich at 22:52, 28 November 2011

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	For small quantities (like storing some water in your car) its best to use HDPE #2 plastic bottles.		For small quantities (like storing some water in your car) its best to use HDPE #2 plastic bottles.
-	An example is filling a Nalgene 32oz bottle with 28oz of water plus 2 drops of Clorox bleach ~~(use 4 drops if water is cloudy)~~.	+	An example is filling a Nalgene 32oz bottle with 28oz of water plus 2 drops of Clorox bleach.

	For larger quantities its best to use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers.		For larger quantities its best to use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers.
-	An example is filling a 5-gallon bucket with water plus 1/2 teaspoon of Clorox bleach ~~(use 1 teaspoon if water is cloudy)~~	+	An example is filling a 5-gallon bucket with water plus 1/2 teaspoon of Clorox bleach.

-	Using bleach in these ratios (2 ~~to 4~~ drops per quart or 1/2 ~~to 1~~ teaspoon per 5 gallons) will keep the water sterile.	+	Using bleach in these ratios (2 drops per quart, 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons, or 5.5tsp per 55 gallons) will keep the water sterile.
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		+	If the water is cloudy, use double the amounts of Clorox listed above. Remember to use regular household chlorine based bleach. Do not use scented bleach or hydrogen peroxide based bleach.

	Its best to only use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers. Other containers can leach chemicals into the water. Do not use 2-liter soda bottles (PET #1) for long term water storage !		Its best to only use HDPE #2 or PP #5 containers. Other containers can leach chemicals into the water. Do not use 2-liter soda bottles (PET #1) for long term water storage !