Why stock up on water?

[sevin]

I've been storing up food and supplies, but I have limited space in my apartment and it would to hard to store hundreds of gallons of water. How come some of you are storing up so much water? Do you really think prices will be so bad you won't be able to afford your water bill, or that water companies will have trouble distributing enough water for everyone? Hard to imagine either of those things happening.

 

[kathy88]

I am fortunate as my water comes from a well, but for others on city and municipal systems I imagine the fear is failure for those entities to provide water.

 

[UnReconstructed]

I live within walking distance of a river and I have 3 Katadyn Pocket filters.. If you get one of these filters you can use any water that you can find.

 

[ShowMeLiberty]

I am fortunate as my water comes from a well, but for others on city and municipal systems I imagine the fear is failure for those entities to provide water.

That and the possibility that even if the water is still available, the standards for purification may slip. Also the possibility of having to "bug-out" and not knowing where your water will come from.

OP - look into getting a water purification/filter device instead of storing hundreds of gallons of water. Have a few gallons on hand for immediate use, then you can use a purifier to replenish your supply. I'm looking at buying a portable water purification unit that I can easily pack and carry in case of a bug-out situation.

 

[JenHarris]

I got a box of emergency water packets so that I can have some in my car and then some in the basement in case of a tornado, but there is always a stream or river somewhere nearby to get water if the water dept stops functioning. Just make sure you have a way to purify it.

Others might disagree though It's all about what's practical for you, what you're comfortable with, and how bad you think it's going to get.

 

[LibertyEagle]

I've been storing up food and supplies, but I have limited space in my apartment and it would to hard to store hundreds of gallons of water. How come some of you are storing up so much water? Do you really think prices will be so bad you won't be able to afford your water bill, or that water companies will have trouble distributing enough water for everyone? Hard to imagine either of those things happening.

I'm in the same situation. I currently have about 10 cases of bottled water. I also have a Berkey. Oh, and I'm also renting a reverse-osmosis filter from Culligan. I'm leaving it at that.

 

[mconder]

You need to get yourself a Big Berky with PF4 filter. Google it.

 

[PatriotG]

I got a box of emergency water packets so that I can have some in my car and then some in the basement in case of a tornado, but there is always a stream or river somewhere nearby to get water if the water dept stops functioning. Just make sure you have a way to purify it.

Others might disagree though It's all about what's practical for you, what you're comfortable with, and how bad you think it's going to get.

Berkey Light Water filter is excellent.

http://www.preparedplanet.com/Berkey Light.html

I bought one a few months ago and tested it out. Very good.

They have different models. The light is basically the most portable.

 

[rockjoa]

My guess is that necessities like water, electricity, and phone service will be kept running if there is an crises. They may need to be taken over by the local gov't and socialized, hopefully temporarily. I think that after cutting a majority of nonessential services, there will still be enough revenue to at least keep these systems running but they may need to be rationed out so you may only have power and water 3 hours a day.

But always keep a 2 to 3 week supply, just in case.

 

[sevin]

Wow, thanks for the great advice! I never knew there was such affordable water filters available. I think I'll do that instead of filling my closet with 1000 gallons of water.

Edit: Does the Katadyn Pocket Water Filter require replacement parts? How long does it last?

 

[UnReconstructed]

Wow, thanks for the great advice! I never knew there was such affordable water filters available. I think I'll do that instead of filling my closet with 1000 gallons of water.

Edit: Does the Katadyn Pocket Water Filter require replacement parts? How long does it last?

I believe that you can buy replacement filters and they are good for 13,000 gallons.

 

[rancher89]

Berkey Light Water filter is excellent.

http://www.preparedplanet.com/Berkey Light.html

I bought one a few months ago and tested it out. Very good.

They have different models. The light is basically the most portable.

QFT

just bought 2 yrs supply of the white filters, still have 2yrs of the black filters, and it is VERY portable

 

[UnReconstructed]

Here's a picture of a Katadyn next to a Samsung Blackjack and a Nalgene 32oz water bottle so you can see how big it is.

 

[Brian]

Because there are absolutely no free water sources in the Las Vegas valley. If things go down I am using a mix of stored water and a Berkey filter to use pool water (let the chlorine burn off first). This is all backup if I can't quickly get out of this death trap.

 

[Ninja Homer]

I live within walking distance of a river and I have 3 Katadyn Pocket filters.. If you get one of these filters you can use any water that you can find.

Those are awesome water filters, but why in the world would you need 3 of them? They last damn near forever without needing a new filter.

 

[roho76]

I am fortunate as my water comes from a well, but for others on city and municipal systems I imagine the fear is failure for those entities to provide water.

This is a blessing. I am having a Pump and Dump Geo Thermal heating/cooling/hot water system put in on Monday. With a small solar setup I should be alright. I got food/guns and ammo/Gold and Silver.

BRING THE PAIN.

 

[billjarrett]

Worst case scenario on a budget though, if you can find water (lake, river, whatever), you can strain the hell out of it to get the mud/leaves/etc out, then boil it.

http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/water.shtml

 

[Truth Warrior]

Making Water From Thin Air
http://www.ats.org/news.php?id=164

 

[UnReconstructed]

Those are awesome water filters, but why in the world would you need 3 of them? They last damn near forever without needing a new filter.

I was with the US Army Special forces for 3 years and I honestly don't know how I ended up with 3 of them. I guess they gave me a new one with each deployment.

 

[Ozwest]

Good to be rich and grumpy!