Testing My Long Term Water Storage After 2 Years (Taste & Bacteria Tests) - Emergency Water Supply

[@AbbottsAtHome]

See How I Store Water For Emergencies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4WVlZqQq5qJo7M Water Testing Kit (Amazon Ad): amzn.to/3vn33es 6 Gallon Water Containers (Amazon Ad): amzn.to/3PtTwsD ION Water Drops (Amazon Ad): amzn.to/3vkStEN

[@jonesy5722]

Hi. Can you tell me, if I already purchased bottled water in the 5 gallon clear plastic bottles about 3 years ago and stored them in cool carpeted bedroom... Can I purchase something now to treat that water or what should I do? Thanks.

[@charlotteclark6230]

Glass storage please. Great video

[@dv9239]

I wish all videos on youtube were like this Straight to the point Educational and short

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks!

[@TomAcord]

Remember if the grid goes and you have bad water you can always boil it

[@MuffHam]

Exactly doesn't matter how long you store your water or how you treat it. Straight from a safe source into a jug. Put on a shelf. What people fail to realize is you need more water for cleaning, cooking, and hygiene than you do for drinking. You only need to boil drinking water.

[@JasonRasmussen]

Not if the government forces you to use all electric appliances.

[@shuumai]

​@@MuffHamBear Independent recommends 3 gallons a day power adult human while some sources only recommend one gallon.

[@RealMTBAddict]

Lol​@@JasonRasmussen

[@lizzy5437]

@@JasonRasmussenthat’s totally false. You can’t start a fire without electricity? Shame on you.

[@kirk1968]

I JUST stumbled onto your water storage video, and saw the thumbnail for this one so watched it first 😆 Thank you for this great information and product list, I'm in a 1-bedroom condo and am figuring out my water storage options for a smaller space. The testing info is especially great, thanks!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

You are so welcome!

[@outlookD_Dean]

Some of the shorter 1-gallon water jugs fit under the bed (if needed, put risers under the bed legs to raise them for a bit more clearance). And you'd be surprised how many shallow bed storage bins (full of canned foods and rolls of toilet paper) can fit under a bed, also!

[@kirk1968]

@@outlookD_Dean Thanks so much, I really appreciate it! I will be looking into the under-bed storage that you mentioned 👍

[@kirk1968]

@@outlookD_Dean Great ideas, thank you!

[@winstonsmiths2449]

I have stored water for 5 years with the only treatment being chlorine. I did not test it, I tried it LOL. Every time I taste test water that I have stored for years it has smelled and tasted fresh. Never stale or flat. I have tried water stored in clear plastic and opaque plastic bottle. Water never spoils. Even if it tasted funny, I would still use it after gfiltering or boiling or both. I have done the same with water in my 55 gallon drums never an issue. When I taste the drums, I do add about a teaspoon of chlorine to it prior to closing up the barrel.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Good info! Thanks for sharing.

[@rundogrun297]

Liquid chlorine or pool shock??

[@matthewp5478]

​@@ChadBoss-qr4hl Biofilms form in water storage containers when bacteria and other organisms in the water attach to surfaces and create a slimy substance: 1. Bacteria enter the water Bacteria can enter the water from many sources. 2. Bacteria attach to surfaces Bacteria are drawn to surfaces like the sides of containers, spigots, and seals. They especially like surfaces with unique micro-textures and chemical properties, such as stainless steel, PVC, or concrete. 3. Bacteria secrete EPS Once attached, the bacteria secrete extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), which act as a protective matrix and give the biofilm structural integrity. 4. Biofilm matures As more bacteria join and existing ones multiply, the biofilm matures and develops water channels to distribute nutrients and remove waste. Biofilms can form in many places in a water system, including potable water storage tanks, pipes, and outlets. Factors that increase the risk of biofilm include: Warm water Biofilms are more likely to form in warm water than water that is kept at a hot or cold temperature. Stagnant water Biofilms are more likely to form in water with slow or no flow, such as in infrequently used pipes or outlets. Rough surfaces Biofilms are more likely to form on surfaces with a high microscopic surface area, such as rough surfaces or surfaces with lime scale or other deposits. Sediment Biofilms are more likely to form on sediment on tank floors. Biofilms can be identified by their slimy texture.

[@winstonsmiths2449]

@@rundogrun297 Liquid, but I do have solid pool chlorine powder. Have not tried that YET.

[@SojournerNX]

Nice, thanks for the bacteria test! One thing that happens to water that is stored for long periods is that it gets flat tasting. Usually, just pouring the water back and forth between 2 containers reintroduces oxygen back into the water and will improve taste.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks for sharing!

[@GeckoHiker]

For any long-term water storage, there should be a safety plan for using it. I learned water management growing up in Florida during hurricane seasons. Water for cooking and drinking is filtered and aerated. If it smells moldy the water is boiled first, then filtered and aerated. Sometimes we would chlorinate the water and let it sit a few days before filtering and aerating. My family used a homemade sand, gravel, charcoal filter system in the 50s and 60s. Nowadays we have many other options for water treatment. I have a Katadyn gravity fed filter that makes even creek water safe to drink. But old habits.. I still chlorinate or boil water before filtering.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks for sharing!

[@HJG-1019]

Thanks for the comment. Do you remember at all your parents set up? I don't think there was 5 gallon buckets in those days so I don't know how big it was and what they used. ...Do you?

[@GeckoHiker]

@@HJG-1019 I think you are asking about the sand, gravel, charcoal filter. That was set up in a large unglazed clay pot perched on concrete blocks set in a circle, with a large stockpot underneath to catch the filtered water.

[@HJG-1019]

@GeckoHiker THANKS!! I love hearing any "Olde homesteading ways" I'm trying to set up a system.... Have plenty of water here...but an "in case" system. I'm not a fan of using sooooo much plastic in Life - but here in North East I'm afraid clay and such would not winter well. Basements here too musty & cold (= mold🦠☹️) Guess you are still interested too - otherwise l probably would have never seen your Comment on water storage! 😉

[@GeckoHiker]

@@HJG-1019 Water treatment and storage is one of my favorite hobbies, along with wilderness backpacking, vegetable gardening, indoor vegetable gardening, food preservation, and cooking from scratch. There is always more to learn. >^;^

[@lindseythornton8998]

Would love to see a glass water storage video. Thanks for doing this!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

You’re welcome!! 😊

[@lunarminx]

I reuse all glass bottles, wash and rinse well both the bottle and lid. I fill with tap water that has a high chlorine amount, so i do not add anything. I take a piecevof press and seal to cover the mouth of the bottles and screw the lids on tightly.

[@helentc]

@@lunarminx Press and seal? the plastic film? That plastic will break down and you may end up with microplastic particles disintegrated in your water. Might be better without the plastic film. 🙂

[@lunarminx]

The water isn't all the way up and doesn't touch the plastic, it will all be registered before drinking.​@@helentc

[@deborah2768]

Clear containers can promote bacteria/algae growth..even in glass...for long term.

[@fredking1782]

Great to see people performing and sharing tests and follow-up on their preps. Best not to leave safety to guess work.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks. I agree. :)

[@Sidicas]

As somebody that runs a water cooled PC that circulates the same water for years and years. You definitely don't want to use glass to store water. Any exposure to light and algae will grow out of nowhere even in 100% distilled water with biocide, eventually some algae will take over. I specifically use black teflon tubing and I don't use fancy lights for that reason.

[@kitbaker1629]

We "can" ours. When the pressure cooker has an unfilled space in it, a jar of water gets canned. They're in the pantry and haven't grown anything yet.

[@geod3589]

@@kitbaker1629 Same here!

[@renaissancehick]

You can always spray paint your glass black.

[@RealMTBAddict]

I air cool and get 71c temps while gaming.

[@Sidicas]

​@@RealMTBAddict My reason for watercooling these days is more about the whisper quiet build with very low RPM fans in the 800RPM range. But I used to run an overclocked 6 core 1090T from 3.2 Ghz overclocked to 4.0 Ghz for many years.

[@kuroshinin1]

1:08 in the video electrostatic discharge: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can occur when a static charge builds up in a liquid and is released when it comes into contact with an electrical conductor. This can happen when liquids are poured, pumped, filtered, or agitated in non-conductive containers, or when something rubs the outside of the container. The amount of charge that builds up depends on the amount of liquid, how fast it's moving, and how much it's being stirred. It can be measured with an electrostatic voltmeter. You are measuring conductivity between source ( non conductive plastic container and resistive ground. (earth) usually measures zero. Not sure where the pinhole comments come from. In electronics capacitors use non-conducting materials, or dielectrics, to store charge and increase capacitance. Dielectrics, when placed between charged capacitor plates, become polarized, reducing the voltage across the plates and increasing capacitance. Capacitors can be of very high voltage ranges ie: 500 volts. Where is the consistent voltage which is breaching the plastic coming from? No one is pouring or agitating the storage container like a railroad car container.

[@James-ke5sx]

Good information. I was wondering how long my stored water would last. I didn't know about keeping my containers off the floor which I'm going to do today. If the water tastes a bit weird you can always filter it.When tipping over your water container tip it backwards that way you're almost horizontal before the water starts pouring out and you won't spill it. One of the first things we learned in chemistry class when pouring chemicals out of bottles

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks! Those containers actually have a little hole in the back to allow better flow. I just decided not to unplug it, since I was just getting enough to test. But, I like your tip!

[@rnman99]

I had to use my water preps a couple of years ago and I found that while it was perfectly safe, running it through a brita filter improved the taste dramatically.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Good to know! :)

[@believeinjesus8300]

Can I just add that if things are all good, you can pour out your water after a year and refill, that seems to be an easy way to keep the water fresh.

[@lunarminx]

Not for me, my water is in jars and bottles. I just have multiple ways to filter and purify it. The first year I just used purified water and moved to tap water since it will be filtered again. Being poor and using glass has me hiding them all over...lol No way I am dumping unless we have to move.

[@jeffreyhall4585]

This is an easily overlooked video, but highly important. Thanks!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@claudiawillmore6313]

Yes, I’d be interested if you did a video on storing water in glass. Thank you for your video that I found today. Very informative!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

I'll try to get to it soon. :)

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I have 6 of these hose exact water containers, happy to see how it hey did !!!

[@davidsalyer2618]

Great video Mrs. Abbott! I have always wondered about the bacteria in stored water. Good to see all is well. A minor point though, boiling water will not add oxygen or flavor- it removes oxygen and will taste flat unless re-oxygenated by pouring back and forth or some other method that will mix some air back into it. Thanks for your production efforts here!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for the info!

[@kinrogers9717]

Great topic and content! The Tip to keep water off concrete AND tile floors is good to know! Your links are relevant too. No guessing. Thank u.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

You’re welcome! So happy to help!

[@outlookD_Dean]

PS: Next time...open the little cap at the back of the jug also (so your water pours smoothly - not bloop bloopy) then tip your jug to the side rather than toward the front end (like you did here). These two steps will make it much easier to control the pour. Good Luck. Great video!.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks! Good tip about removing the cap allows smooth flow. I was just trying to avoid the extra step since I was just testing the water, then putting it back. But, some people might not know how that works. So, really appreciate you pointing that out. 😊

[@onamissionfortruth6326]

NEW SUBSCRIBER. Excellent video. Appreciate the link to your test strips. All great information.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks!

[@skaford]

Nice. Perfect. This is very nice channel and the information is amazing. Also the technical way to test your water was perfect. Very clear and yeah 2 years waiting for this results just perfect

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks!! 🙏

[@scottphillips4910]

Nice job on this video, good information. Thanks for making it!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks!!

[@kleineroteHex]

Just popped up on yt, cool! Right, I wanted to comment on your kitchen: NICE!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thank you!

[@Jim-bx7vs]

I used a similar test for my salt water fish tank thanks for sharing ✨️👍

[@AbbottsAtHome]

You’re welcome!!

[@bigal5255]

You can store water in soda bottles etc. just not milk jugs if you plan to drink it. Use milk jug water storage for flushing toilets and cleaning

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Good idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@RJvanVeen]

Awesome video, love the test and the added tips and tricks. As a side note, if you boil the water the oxygen actually gets from the water. A way to get more oxygen into the water can be done by pouring it from one open container into another or just let it sit in an open container for half an hour.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks for the info!

[@johndenver5015]

I watched a video from someone else and they suggested that you pour your water back and forth like pouring water in a glass and pour it in another glass a couple of times to restore the oxygen in the water 😊

[@AbbottsAtHome]

I tried something similar once and felt like dirt was sticking to it. Maybe I should try Rainex instead.

[@terrybrooks917]

Thank you for this info. Where did you get the red & blue water containers?

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Hi! Here are the links to both containers I showed: 6 Gallon Water Containers (Amazon Ad): amzn.to/3PtTwsD The Brita Water Filter Pitcher (Amazon Aff): amzn.to/3zJayOX

[@YideedNefesh]

appreciate you doing this testing!! Thank you!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

My pleasure!

[@growinglongerlife]

This is so genius and extremely helpful. Thank you also for the links.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Happy to help!

[@guysolis5843]

Good video. Your water test kit is invaluable. I made a little unit with a sediment filter and carbon filter that I mount to a work bench and run an RV hose from the spigot outside to the unit and I can fill bottles pretty quickly. I have concerns if the water stays in contact with the carbon long enough and I am looking for a way to increase the filtration, perhaps us an RO system but that would slow down the process..

[@AbbottsAtHome]

RV people come up with some cool solutions to so many things. I love hearing about them

[@guysolis5843]

@@AbbottsAtHome I'll let you know if I find a solution to using an RO system. 27 years ago I met my wife at a retail water purification business I owned but if you're interested, here's a "high quality and professional" video I made of the unit I mentioned earlier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXzCXq1-jJmkgJo

[@bones9719]

Thank you…super helpful information..I did watch both videos. 😉

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bluenetmarketing]

Great video! Thanks.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Glad you liked it! You're welcome.

[@mr.makeit4037]

Like food storage, water should be rotated and used always keeping it in circulation. I filter mine using six zero water filters which fill my 5 gallon water jugs used in a water dispenser. Prefiltered water is used coming out of repurposed DP bottles, all of which are circulated. Finally, I utilize 3 gallon water jugs and 5 five gallon jugs for toilet, washing and garden needs as in my rural area, water line breaks occur frequently. All stored circulated water is stored in a dark well insulated storage building. My plans will be to finish my portable solar electric trailer which will house a diy water tank and filtration system that I can connect to my home. That way, my stored water can be circulated more efficiently.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@goofydiego]

yes for glass!!

[@gabem6863]

A trick to deal with safe stored water that has a funky taste is to pour it out and let it breathe for a while. Supposedly that refreshes its taste. Saves energy opposed to boiling it or pouring it back and forth

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Srt4BeastMan]

Thank you so much for your update! Good to know information!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joemarino3910]

how about using CDS ( Chlorine Dioxide Solution )for purifying/storing the water?

[@sharonsemtner]

Glass storage containers… where to get that??? Enjoyed your info.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Sorry, I've never seen a great glass storage container option. But, maybe someone else that sees this will know of one. :)

[@zefox7851]

If you can, just fill any empty spots in your canner with filtered hot water. I bring mine up to simmer just like any other liquid for canning. Use stainless pot. Put a canning lid on and process. I always suggest first time canners practice with water.

[@zefox7851]

Also I use the normal canning jars, old spaghetti sauce jars, anything a flat will sit on.

[@betterstill100]

Sam’s club sells assorted alcohol in large glass containers.

[@shawnaepich5991]

There is a Made in the USA glass bottle brand I bought yesterday at my local independent grocery store. It is called: “The Mountain Valley Spring Water.” The green glass jars are beautiful- I would not mind storing these and today is 10/2024 and the expiration date on them is 2027. I will be ordering cases of these for my emergency water supply. ❤

[@carylfontaine3640]

Thanku so much!!! ❤

[@AbbottsAtHome]

You’re welcome!!

[@Akira-xt1ub]

Smart lady Thank you

[@AbbottsAtHome]

You're welcome!

[@cutterboard4144]

1:00 Does that mean we just need to place some concrete slabs close to our plastic waste to get rid of that waste? ^^ "Some sort of electrostatic" seems bogus to me. What kind of plastic in the first place, and then whats happening chemically to that plastic? That needs to be answered, not some crystal orgon radiation caused by some sort of... :) If you want to test bacterial contamination, get some prepared petri dishes from amazon, and put distribute some drops of the water on several of them. Free water in the tank, but also sediment from the bottom. Dont agitate the water in the tank before taking the probes. If there is bacteria, it will grow in the petri dishes up to being visible colonies... except for viruses. Test strips can only detect chemicals released by bacteria. As a final test if you bacteria swabs-in-a-bag work, i suggest rubbing one of them over your hand palms. That should catch a lot of bacteria and should provide a positive result.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Water, plastic, and damp concrete can hold a charge and conduct electricity. Sometimes the discharge, after a buildup of electricity , in plastic causes tiny holes and fractures in thin plastics. It doesn't make plastic disappear, it causes breaks in the surface that can appear to be pinhole-sized. If you don't trust the paper-based bacteria test, use whichever one you'd like. If you're testing well or public water, most counties in the US offer lab-based water testing. Or you can buy a kit from a lab to have your water tested. 👍

[@gardenvarietyvegan4096]

We have a well on our property that we use only on our yard and garden. Is there is filter available anywhere that we could attach to the spigot to filter it for drinking water? I have only been able to find whole house filter systems. I want one to attach right to our well pump or spigot in some way.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

I don't really know of one. You'd think there has to be something that outdoorsmen or campers can use.

[@andyerwin3535]

I don’t put drinking water in the large containers, I only put non drinking water in tyem

[@JF71951]

Thanks

[@AbbottsAtHome]

You're welcome! :)

[@microsnook3]

Love your kitchen

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thank you! 😊

[@sclark22223]

How about using purifying tablets?

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Good option. Thanks for sharing!

[@Alygator_3]

Do you initially just fill the canisters with tap water?

[@bones9719]

Yes, she did. Check out her first video for all th steps she used to ensure the water would be stored correctly. This video was done 2 yrs later to see how her storage method worked.

[@debbiechadwick861]

Was this tap water that you stored for 2 years?

[@edlopez5k]

Thank you for your videos! I learned a lot. :-)

[@AbbottsAtHome]

You are welcome!

[@lindaferguson593]

Do the tests show any arsenic levels as well? How can I obtain this testing kit? Thank you!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Here's a link to the test kit I used: (Amazon Ad) amzn.to/3Y3nacZ Testing water for Arsenic is more expensive and usually requires buying a test kit, then mailing the sample to a lab. If you have well water, your state or county might have cheaper test kits that they'll test for you. Click this link to find a link to select your state and area to find out how to test your local well water: www.watersystemscouncil.org/water-well-help/water-testing-by-state/

[@stevetheveteran]

Redmond salt. Tastes MUCH better than Morton's.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Never heard of it. I'll have to give it a try. :)

[@anitaclue9868]

Yes!

[@Mac12sworld]

I was about to complain for a sec cause she skipped the bacterial part showing both then realized she showed the stored water! lol

[@gmorrison1962]

Where did you get the water from That's in the container?

[@joycewedel9084]

Ty

[@AbbottsAtHome]

You're welcome!

[@DavidE-tj4rc]

Would boiling it after improve the taste?

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Only slightly. It's probably better to shake it to add more air into it.

[@raypalermo1603]

I like your sox .

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks!

[@hippopotamusanonymous1580]

Those gallon apple juice glass bottles

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Good idea!

[@YvonneNickel-qk1kd]

glass ztoragw pls

[@plinble]

Stainless steel - doesn't like chlorine? Glass very expensive and heavy. Refresh half every year, and store in the dark in a cool place. If it lasts 1 year, good for 2? People in the business should know how this works. Also have rainwater collection, maybe some bird poo and moss, nothing too bad after treatment in the UK. Can't speak for bitumen US shingle roofs.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks for sharing!

[@black_dragon-carpentry]

2 gallon a day per person on average.... Thats 730 gallons minimum for 1 person 1460 gallons for 2 years per person minimum on average. Double for a couple quadurple or more for family. Doesnt really seem feasible for 2 years

[@AbbottsAtHome]

I only store water for 1 weeks worth of emergencies. But, I've often thought, a clean solar-powered well is more reliable than trying to store that much water. BUT, I'm just guessing.

[@TXTractorLife]

What about plastic chemicals?

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Those containers are BPA free.

[@richardraine2075]

Electrolysis same thing happens with copper pipes

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks!

[@alanblacky9901]

The well water I have right out of the ground is cold and so good drinking it.i live in FL the deeper the well the better the water 🏁

[@mrbyamile6973]

My well is 600 feet deep, and has a slight fart (sulfur) smell. Depth means nothing in Colorado, apparently.

[@johnkriz4358]

FYI I purchased seven of the Reliance containers pictured in this video several years ago. So far all but one split at the seams within three years of purchase. I emailed the company hoping they would stand behind their product. NO RESPONSE FROM THE COMPANY. Do yourself a favor and buy food grade buckets.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

That sucks. I haven't had that happen with any of my containers. I haven't even had any leaks. Were you storing water?? Did you stack them or store them on their sides? Just wondering.

[@DutchInman]

No plastiic containers storage due to the breakdown plastic toxic.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

What are you using to store large quantities of water?

[@jalexander305]

Nice kitchen btw

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thank you!

[@brendavalentine-bates7737]

Alkaline water is the best for people with arthritis

[@clareamuzu2579]

Thank you

[@AbbottsAtHome]

You're welcome

[@lunarminx]

The dollar tree sells reusable bootles. I have them filled. I also use most glass jars/bottles. I have about 100 5th bottles filled also. I also put store bought water bottles in cloth drawers, a layer going all across. For all the glass bottles i have reused get a piece of press and seal over the mouth of the bottles. Hint, the quickest way to get the oap out fully is to keep running cold water in it until bubbles quit coming out, empty and use a bit of water to swish and pour.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Great tip!

[@justtinkering6713]

If you make beer then you're good to go.

[@johndenver5015]

Sorry I seen that you suggested pour back and forth. I wrote the comments a little to early. LOL 😊

[@AbbottsAtHome]

No problem, thanks for the nice comments!

[@hisnameisiam808]

Don't use Britta! Using a water filter like sawyer water filters, you are going to need to add electrolytes.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Britta water filters don’t remove sodium or other electrolytes. They’re OK to use. 👍

[@bigal5255]

You are supposed to let the water air out and sit a little before drinking it out of the canister

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Good tip! I have heard that really helps. :)

[@abc123def98]

old towel / carpet creates static lol

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Movement between 2 objects creates static. BUT plastic sitting on concrete, without movement, creates static. That's how holes start without anyone touching or shifting the containers.

[@Ducerobot]

I just change it every month

[@larryjanson4011]

my water storage is in sealed cans, 2-1/2 gallon water jugs. kept in the dark even. i did add a less than cap full on bleach to every jug. but maybe time to “renew” the water. so when it starts to rain in a couple months i will dump a couple jugs ( i have about 40 gallons in storage). onto the plants outside. wash out the jugs and refill. along with some long term food. and even in cans. i rotate as i eat. for just me. no reason to can up much food. so i just buy as needed. but living on ss it is hard to eat now, let alone months latter if a problem shows up from thr threatened democrat riots.

[@rdwakefield]

Put your stored water through a Berkey...

[@marsflee3815]

You're brave taking the taste test. 😵

[@AbbottsAtHome]

😂😂

[@daisym930]

Unless you can get a sale on those jugs, why not just buy plastic gallons of water?

[@AbbottsAtHome]

I kept getting pinhole leaks in those jugs. But as long as you monitor them and make sure they aren’t over something a leak could damage, they can work.

[@lolitabonita08]

clear glass is a wake up call for algae to move in...is not a good idea..

[@BearClawAK47]

Boiling water will remove oxygen from water. That's why boiled water will taste flat.

[@williampeterson2952]

I’ve got 15,000 gallons of stored water in my swimming pool.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Good point! Can you actually filter that water clean enough to drink?? I've never looked into it.

[@shirleym4471]

You contaminated it all by pouring what was in the first test into your pitcher and the continued with the strips!!

[@AbbottsAtHome]

All that first test contains is antibodies that can react if the water contains eColi. It didn't "contaminate" the subsequent tests. And, since all tests passed, it should be clear that contamination didn't happen. BUT, when you're doing it at home, feel free to keep the water separate. 👍

[@Goat_Sass]

Dont fool yourself. You get the plastic taste, bleed into the flavor. Thats why it changed the taste.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Water stored for long periods will lose oxygenation and the disinfectant chemicals breakdown over time. Both of those things change the taste whether the water is in glass, stainless steel, or plastic. 👍

[@PeterSedesse]

What is the practical purpose of this? I mean I like your testing, but the amount of water in a jerrycan is about enough to keep you alive for a week. it seems weird to worry about 2yrs later. If your purpose is a zombie apocalypse, you need to have a 2500 gallon tank to help you at all. If your purpose is for like a hurricane, then just set a google alert and switch out the water every couple months. And really even that is kinda silly since we usually have a week or two before a hurricane hits to prepare.

[@AbbottsAtHome]

I do it for hurricanes and other power outages, since my well water shuts off when I lose power. Prepping it ahead of time is much easier, in my opinion. I have zero interest in filling containers and pouring them out anytime a hurricane or tropical storm is heading our way. And, I usually need to use it once or twice a year when we randomly lose power because the Texas power grid isn’t reliable. But, you can do whatever you want. 👍

[@redfuel6bt]

If you have a well all you need is a 220 generator you will have all the water you could ever use......you shouldn't need to store water

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Thanks for the info! I really need to get a generator one day. I’ve just been procrastinating about it.

[@theresawebb8064]

I think all ud have to do is put some bleach in it and itd be safe probably forever lol..

[@AbbottsAtHome]

Bleach is another option. Some people hate using bleach for water storage. But, even with bleach, the taste will go stale eventually, due to lack of oxygen in the water. 👍

[@rundogrun297]

Regular bleach has a shelf life of 6 months