Trusted Portable Clean Water Filtration System for Emergency Preparedness
Did you know that in the event of an emergency, or a natural disaster, you cannot live for more than three days without clean and safe drinking water? In addition, you will need to make sure you plan to have at least a 1 to 2 weeks’ supply of water, about 14 gallons per person. This is a minimum. If you have infants, elderly people, and sick people living with you, then you will need to plan for more. Also, if you live in a hot or humid environment, plan on storing more water as well.
This suggested amount does not include water needed for cooking, showers, or baths so plan on a few extra gallons per person for that too.
You will want to store your water in clean plastic or glass containers. Avoid any commercially bottled water containers that are not PETE (or PET) plastic. Rotate commercial water by the “best if used by” dates printed on the bottles.
You will need to clean and sanitize all containers prior to use as well as doing the following below:
Do not use plastic milk jugs. They do not seal well and may become brittle over time.
Do not use containers that were not previously used to store food products.
Store all water away from light!
Water Pretreatment Guide
Any water from a chlorinated municipal water supply does not need additional treatment for microorganisms when it is stored in clean, food-grade containers. (If water has chemical toxins in it, then you will need to filter the water with a filtration system to remove them. Please see my "Video Reference" section at the end of this post to learn more.)
Non-chlorinated water needs to be treated with bleach by doing the following:
Add 8 drops of liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) for every 4 liters (one gallon) of water. Do not use bleach with thickeners, scents, or additives.
Storage
You are going to want to store your water in a place where a potential leakage will not damage your home or apartment. As already stated, you should protect stored water from any heat and light. Depending on the container, you may need to protect your stored water from freezing as well.
To improve the taste of your stored water, pour it back and forth between two containers before use. You should empty and refill your containers regularly.
Water Disinfectant and Purification Methods From Unknown Water Source
If you are in a situation where you do not know if your water supply is safe or whether it has been polluted, you should purify it before use by following this two-step process:
1. Clarify – If water is cloudy or dirty, it should be passed through fine cloth, filter paper, or some other type of filter. Allow it to settle and then carefully draw from the clear water on top. Always disinfect clear or filtered water before use.
2. Disinfect (boiling method) – You should bring your water to a rolling boil for 3 to 5 minutes to kill most water-borne microorganisms. Do not overboil small quantities of water, because if there are toxic contaminants present, they may concentrate with prolonged boiling.
Bleach method – Add 8 drops of fresh liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) to every 4 liters (one gallon) of water to kill most microorganisms. Do not use household bleach with thickeners, scents, or additives. This bleach method does not include or address toxic contamination of water (chemicals).
Commercial water filters - A commercial water filter can effectively filter and purify contaminated water with microorganisms, as well as water with toxic chemicals and heavy metals. The effectiveness will depend on the proper use, design, and condition of the water filter.
*Remember, disinfecting water removes harmful bacteria and microorganisms, but water purification removes harmful chemicals and toxins as well.
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