Water Storage
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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 !
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.
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.
