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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. | + | 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). |
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 1/2 teaspoon of Clorox bleach (use 1 teaspoon if water is cloudy) |
| - | Using bleach in these ratios (2 drops per quart or 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons) will keep the water sterile. | + | 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. |
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 ! | ||
Revision as of 02:35, 8 November 2011
Here are some quick tips regarding long term water storage.
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).
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)
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.
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 !
