Why stock up on water?

[Texan4Life]

I was checking out aeromotors company history and I LOL at this:

1999: - Y2K compliant since 1888. Aermotor celebrates its second turn of the century.

 

[enjerth]

My family is getting prepared to bug out, come a time when critical services are unavailable.

However, we're well aware that services may be out only a short time, and still come back and life return to normal for a while. So we're preparing to store 100 gallons, in collapsible 5 gallon jugs (20) that haven't been filled yet, so when we feel that the time is becoming critical we can fill the jugs and be prepared to wait out for a week or so.

If people are without water in the city for a week, we'll be one of the last ones alive left in the city, and that will make the decision to bug out pretty easy. That and we won't have to worry about people mobbing us if they see we're packing up our supplies to move out.

I highly recommend just having the capacity on hand by having collapsible water jugs.

 

[notbornyesterday]

Great water filter information

Thanks for the Katadyn link.

 

[RonPaulVolunteer]

My family is getting prepared to bug out, come a time when critical services are unavailable.

However, we're well aware that services may be out only a short time, and still come back and life return to normal for a while. So we're preparing to store 100 gallons, in collapsible 5 gallon jugs (20) that haven't been filled yet, so when we feel that the time is becoming critical we can fill the jugs and be prepared to wait out for a week or so.

If people are without water in the city for a week, we'll be one of the last ones alive left in the city, and that will make the decision to bug out pretty easy. That and we won't have to worry about people mobbing us if they see we're packing up our supplies to move out.

I highly recommend just having the capacity on hand by having collapsible water jugs.

Link for those collapsable containers? I have not seen those before.

 

[enjerth]

Link for those collapsable containers? I have not seen those before.

You can find these at Walmart, although I've never seen more than 2 on the shelf. You can find them in the camping/outdoors section.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10098757

Here's a similar item online for just a little bit less, although it doesn't have a spigot.

http://store.colemans.com/cart/5galcollapsible-waterutility-container-p-145.html?currency=USD

 

[enjerth]

Pool Shock is better than bleach.

http://www.survivaltopics.com/survi...-use-calcium-hypochlorite-to-disinfect-water/

 

[jbuttell]

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.

Well, best be prepared for more than just an economic disruption. Here in Los Angeles, where water isn't naturally abundent, it's always a good idea to have some extra water around, in the event of an earthquake or somethjing that can very easily disrupt our water system.

 

[Ninja Homer]

You can find these at Walmart, although I've never seen more than 2 on the shelf. You can find them in the camping/outdoors section.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10098757

Here's a similar item online for just a little bit less, although it doesn't have a spigot.

http://store.colemans.com/cart/5galcollapsible-waterutility-container-p-145.html?currency=USD

I've used those for camping, and they work really well. I'm not sure how well they'd work for long term storage though... if water sits in them for more than a couple days it starts to taste like plastic. I guess the worst that could happen is you'll have to survive on plastic tasting water. It would probably be fine if you run it through one of those cheap water filter pitchers from Britta or Pur though.

 

[ShowMeLiberty]

Anybody ever use this one? It seems similar to the Katadyn, though the filter would have to be replaced more often. I'm trying to come to a decision and it looks like a toss up between this and Katadyn, so I'm looking for input from anyone who has used the MSR before. Thanks!

The MiniWorks EX is the best-selling filter on the market, delivering long-lasting, fully field-maintainable water filtration. Its durable ceramic element ensures protection, pumps water for years, and can be cleaned repeatedly for full recovery, with no tools required for complete disassembly. The MiniWorks is also lightweight, compact, and, thanks to its innovative AirSpring Accumulator™, capable of pumping one liter of water per minute.

Long-lasting: Durable ceramic element ensures protection and will pump water for years.
Field-maintainable: Can be cleaned repeatedly for full filter recovery; no tools required for complete disassembly.
Fast Flow: AirSpring Accumulator increases filtration speed; up to 1 liter/minute.
Effective Protection: Removes bacteria, protozoa (including crypto and giardia), and particulate.
Better-tasting Water: Carbon core removes unpleasant tastes and odors caused by chemicals, such as iodine, chlorine, and pesticides.
Kit includes Miniworks EX, stuff sack, hose float, scrub pad, and instructions.

http://www.msrgear.com/watertreatment/miniworks.asp

 

[LibertyEagle]

Link for those collapsable containers? I have not seen those before.

http://www.preparedness.com/canteens.html

 

[libertarian4321]

Unless your source water is heavily polluted by chemicals, about all you need to create potable water from a natural source (lake, stream, etc) is a big bottle (about $1 on sale) of bleach (chlorine kills most biological threats) and a simple filter to get the big chunks out.