Post by SA Hunter on Jan 27, 2017 0:36:51 GMT 10
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Store water before a disaster occurs, as in an emergency, the water supply might be disrupted or be unsafe to drink.
You'll need at least three litres of clean drinking water and two litres of water for washing and cooking per person, per day.
How to store water
The safest and most reliable emergency water supply is sealed, commercially bottled water, stored in its original container and not opened until needed.
If you decide to use your own containers it is best to purchase food-grade water storage containers:
clean with dishwashing soap and water
rinse with water until no soap remains
fill with tap water until overflowing
secure the lid tightly
label the outside of the containers with ‘Drinking water’ and the date when they were filled and when they need refilling.
If you want to use recycled drink containers choose plastic soft drink bottles:
clean with dishwashing soap and water
rinse with water
add a solution of one teaspoon of liquid household non-scented chlorine bleach to four cups of water and swish over all interior surfaces of the container
rinse thoroughly with water
fill with tap water until overflowing
secure the lid tightly
label the outside of the containers with ‘Drinking water’ and the date when they were filled and when they need refilling.
Avoid using containers that:
can't be sealed tightly
can break easily - eg glass bottles
have contained milk or fruit juice as these can't be properly cleaned
can leak - eg cardboard.
Where to store water
Keep stored water in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Avoid having water containers near hazardous materials such as petrol and pesticides as vapours can penetrate plastic.
Treating water
To keep water fresh tasting replace commercially bottled water according to the best-before date on the container. Your own water containers should be refilled every 6 to 12 months.
Once the water containers have been opened they should be refilled within one or two days.
If you're uncertain about the water quality don't drink it without treating it first. Learn more about safe drinking water.
Store water before a disaster occurs, as in an emergency, the water supply might be disrupted or be unsafe to drink.
You'll need at least three litres of clean drinking water and two litres of water for washing and cooking per person, per day.
How to store water
The safest and most reliable emergency water supply is sealed, commercially bottled water, stored in its original container and not opened until needed.
If you decide to use your own containers it is best to purchase food-grade water storage containers:
clean with dishwashing soap and water
rinse with water until no soap remains
fill with tap water until overflowing
secure the lid tightly
label the outside of the containers with ‘Drinking water’ and the date when they were filled and when they need refilling.
If you want to use recycled drink containers choose plastic soft drink bottles:
clean with dishwashing soap and water
rinse with water
add a solution of one teaspoon of liquid household non-scented chlorine bleach to four cups of water and swish over all interior surfaces of the container
rinse thoroughly with water
fill with tap water until overflowing
secure the lid tightly
label the outside of the containers with ‘Drinking water’ and the date when they were filled and when they need refilling.
Avoid using containers that:
can't be sealed tightly
can break easily - eg glass bottles
have contained milk or fruit juice as these can't be properly cleaned
can leak - eg cardboard.
Where to store water
Keep stored water in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Avoid having water containers near hazardous materials such as petrol and pesticides as vapours can penetrate plastic.
Treating water
To keep water fresh tasting replace commercially bottled water according to the best-before date on the container. Your own water containers should be refilled every 6 to 12 months.
Once the water containers have been opened they should be refilled within one or two days.
If you're uncertain about the water quality don't drink it without treating it first. Learn more about safe drinking water.