Long Term Water Storage: Water Preservers Are Bullshit!

Need a Long Term Water Storage Preserver? So you hear all over the internet to use some sort of water preserver when storing water long term. Say you have some five gallon water containers and you want to store water for SHTF/Natural Disaster/Emergency/World War 3/Nuclear Attack/EMP/Economic Collapse/Etc. You might feel pressured to use a water preserver. All these prepper sites and doomsday sites have you worried. If you don't use it you could sip your first sweet sip from you stored water and wham! You got the shitz and are gonna die! Not so fast doomsday site, lets take a long hard look at the science here. So your telling me if someone buys a new container, cleans it out with say Dawn soap, rinses it out, fills it with water they just bought at the store (I like spring water), then screws on the cap and stores it in a cool dry place they need some unicorn urine to save it long term? I am calling bullshit. Particularly when...CLICK LINK TO CONTINUE READING
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[@shamusfionne]

Back in the day 60s-70s (early 70s) the military taught us 2 drops of bleach per gallon of water and you're safe from anything!

[@CaptainBerz]

True, but liquid bleach does not store long. It breaks down quickly. That is the only downside, cannot really stock up on it, etc.

[@ryanflecke2627]

Pool shock.

[@josephatnip2398]

Iodine tablets work they taste like crap they make the water taste metallic but the military gives them to you to sterilized canteen water in an emergency

[@rebeccaoliver7977]

@@CaptainBerz Maybe that's the point. I'm just investigating this issue but your comment makes me wonder if the real purpose of the bleach is to ensure any bacteria in the container was killed at the beginning. Then the bleach breaks down in the sealed container.

[@ArMaJr4]

Appreciate Video! Sorry for chiming in, I would love your thoughts. Have you thought about - Proutklarton Surviving Technics Plan (should be on google have a look)? It is a great one off product for learning how to survive any crisis minus the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy got great results with it.

[@WH6FQE]

I have a set of 55-gallon water barrels that have been stored for 5 years and another set of them that have been stored for 10 years. I have not had problems with either of them. I annually test mine with the same water test kit that you used. I just filled mine with tap water using a food-grade hose attached to my sink faucet. The only time I recommend using water conditioners is if you do not have access to a city water supply where the water has already been treated.

[@taythanhdung]

Excellent Video! Forgive me for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you tried - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (should be on google have a look)? It is an awesome one off product for getting prepared for a mega drought without the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my old buddy Taylor finally got amazing success with it.

[@KennethBostonian]

Thanks for this video. We've been prepping for years. I keep telling friends and family get it together. They don't listen. Remember the episode on the twilight zone.

[@OfftoShambala]

This really helps to calm my fears... very empowereing! Thanks so much for doing this. I will be doing some of my own testing for my specific environment and conditions.

[@stevenmorris3181]

5 gallon bucket with Mylar insert. $7.00 reusable.

[@selador11]

It's water! I've tried for years to tell these prep nerds that insist on spending big money on water storage, that it's WATER!!! It doesn't GO bad. If you start with good water, and you store it in a way that will prevent it from becoming contaminated, it will still be good, 100 years from now. The worst that could happen is that it might taste stale. If that happens, pour it back and forth from one container to another. Keeping about a foot distance between the two containers. This will aerate the water, and it will not taste stale.

[@garysmith9818]

I had a good clean proper water container filled with clean city tap water (5 gallons) that ended up getting stored in a cool light free place for over a year. When I got back to it it tasted slightly stale, nothing else. I drank a full glass, and never got sick, let alone die, from it. As far as I can tell proper storage is the biggest key to long term water storage.

[@thesurvivalist.]

If you have a cistern, get one of those bubblers with hoes, with a air stone used in fish tanks, and bubble your water to keep it fresh, it might cost only 20 bucks. And only use 20 watts per hour. So it could easily keep fresh thousands of gallons underground in a tank.

[@pietikke5598]

Was thinking the same. Bacteria needs 3 things to grow, Food, Water Heat Take one of these out and they cant grow new bacteria. So if you use clean water there should not be something in it to eat. I use a glass water bottle in my car for drinking. Sometimes that water is in it for a few months and still have no problems drinking it.

[@niccatipay]

Buy distilled water, filter, and keep them in a dark dry space. If you still worry then just boil the darn thing.

[@alphahoss1947]

@@TheRealCheckmate 1.) I’d get a burkey water filter system to filter my water 2.) Get a scepter water container 5 gallon / 20 liter or if not those & you elect to get something else stay away from ANY CONTAINERS THAT LET LIGHT INTO THEM BECAUSE THAT DEFINITELY PROMOTES THAT SLIMY ALGAE GROWTH IN YOUR WATER. Here’s a test get one of those white buckets clean it out properly put some water in it storage it someplace where natural sunlight hits and see after a while how it turns out just to test out the light penetrating the buckets to promote algae growth theory for yourself.

[@Joe_Brown99]

I have a hard time believing anything (added) to water is going to help (preserve) it

[@phillipzx3754]

Vodka will preserve water. LOL!

[@nachtjager77]

Problem with Louisiana, there's no such thing as a "cool dry place"!

[@Eric-ew8jt]

As always Berz great video! I buy cases of bottled water, I keep a bottle of bleach. We live in a spacious 2 bed room Apt, and I have 2 rather large storage room's so I've dedicated one of them for Medical, Food (MRE'S,Canned goods, Dry goods etc) And the cool thing is my wife understands hahaha

[@a420man2]

I use 5 gallon food grade containers with a screw on lid with a rubber seal from my local grocery store deli. The containers used to store Kalamata olives. I clean them with dish soap and bleach. And fill them with hot tap water. 5 years in and still potable.

[@stewpidasso288]

I'm only commenting because "liking" and "commenting" is supposed to help the channel.

[@13ivanogre13]

Your reward is a tall, cool glass of water, enjoy!

[@marianellaramirez3786]

@Stew Pidasso Kudos for the Video! Forgive me for butting in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you thought about - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (google it)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my mate at last got cool success with it.

[@JAY-lf8to]

Thanks for the Video clip! Excuse me for chiming in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (google it)? It is a good one off product for getting prepared for a mega drought without the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my close friend Aubrey finally got astronomical success with it.

[@maiguelmoreno9027]

Kudos for the video content! Forgive me for chiming in, I am interested in your opinion. Have you considered - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (just google it)? It is a smashing one off guide for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my cooworker after many years got great success with it.

[@neoadviser8056]

Cheers for the video content! Sorry for chiming in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you considered - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one off product for getting prepared for a mega drought without the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my friend finally got great results with it.

[@46B3x2you]

You should have shook the shit out of that can if it sat all that time and then done the test. All the bad stuff settles to the bottom over time. That would be a more accurate test.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I just use a bit of pool shock. Shit will last forever.

[@opeepingtomo]

What would be he opinion of filling it from one of the full stations at a grocery store (like glacier or primo) versus bottled spring water?

[@WhiteDoberman]

So the 100 drops of ION to a 5 gallon water can is b.s.? I have those blue military Scepter 5 and 2.5 gallon tanks are the best. Thanks.

[@bhaverly]

just sanitize your containers first,your good

[@soamsurnane711]

b h boil the water maybe?

[@gabrielmr088]

Thanks for the video content! Excuse me for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you considered - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (do a google search)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy after many years got amazing success with it.

[@rafaeldelgado8396]

Cheers for the Video clip! Forgive me for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the headache. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my m8 after a lifetime of fighting got excellent success with it.

[@novaknovakovic1585]

Lovely video content! Forgive me for butting in, I would love your thoughts. Have you heard about - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (do a search on google)? It is a great exclusive guide for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the headache. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got amazing results with it.

[@juanperez-df1mo]

Appreciate Video clip! Excuse me for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard about - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good one of a kind product for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cousin after many years got great success with it.

[@EmergencyNightNurse]

I keep a big berkey with a clear berkey as a backup which I plan on using if my well goes dry... I've also got a covered cistern on my property which hasn't been used since the seventies (still have a rope and pulley with a bucket on it in the barn). There's also a small river that meanders it's way through my property, which my neighbors swear is clean but since I don't desire the effects of dysentery I'd filter it as carefully as possible. My bug out bag has a lifesaver 6000 filter, as well as lifestraw connected to my camelback because I'm a firm believer in backing up my equipment. As for actual water storage, I'm afraid that other than a couple ten gallon water bottles in the bathroom closet (for flushing the toilet if the plumbing goes out) my storage of potable water is almost non-existent.

[@soon2ctheking]

I've had city water using regular water hose in food grade plastic bags sitting in 40 gallon rubber trash cans for 2 years sitting outside by house in texas temps. I haven't added any chlorine since then. How can I check if it's good to drink and use.

[@PierreCoffee]

Good one! I subscribed within the first 10 seconds of your Vid. No BS just straightforward info. I'm not a prepper but want to have at least 100 liters of potable water at home. using 10 liter BPA-free containers. Bisphenol will leach into any fuid - for short term its ok but over several months its defo not good.. Thanks again for posting and best regards from the Czech Republic.

[@electropalsceo]

Thanks for sharing, I always new that if water is stored in the right container and put in the right conditions it will be good for a long time.

[@Drivenwithambition]

That’s not always the case

[@yliberal6355]

Great information to know, thanks!!!

[@TheTyrial86]

It honestly depends on how much you are storing. A 5 gal container, that will be fine. A 650 gal tank? You will need some sort of ability to clean the water. But then again you will be using that water continuously.

[@CaptainBerz]

Yup

[@djmillerscountryshack1049]

calcium hypochlorite

[@6xflowerranch890]

So this video is 4 years old, so your new stock of water is about 5 or more years old. Have you tested those over the 5 year mark? Also one more question….do you think it matters which scepter military can color I use for water? Thanks

[@wotan237]

For long term storage, should the plastic number be # 2 only or can you use 4 or 5 too ?? Thanks.

[@OfftoShambala]

What is the max temp to avoid if you can? I live in the desert southwest... one summer my AC went out and I could not afford to fix it and ended up spending about a month and a half, in the summer sleeping at my parents... barely going to the house when needed... when I finally returned, I had some wax candles that had melted all over the place LOL... it was on in there. At any rate, if no one knows, I will have to do a little experiment.. probably just leaving the water outside in the summer and then test after the long summer and see what it looks like.

[@Angelina0077]

Very nice info...Thank you.

[@billsandford3901]

When I served in Cyprus we had three days water stored in those same water cans. We would change empty & refill them every three months. We made it morning Pt. the pied tech tested the water as it came out & it was fine, but in the heat & dust & just to make sure it was done. I can speak to this produce & I would recommend it to any one for long term storage, but remember to swap it out often whole things are still stable.

[@mikebaker4190]

Sept 85 - April 86 Canadian contingency. Nissi beach in Ayia Napa every Sunday.

[@gabrielortizinfo]

Do you recommend rinsing this container before the first time filling it? Are these pre-rinsed?

[@GalacticForceMedia]

He mentions it twice in the video that he pre rinsed / cleaned out the containers.

[@J_Chap]

Thank you for the video.

[@nocomment5986]

Thanks for the info.

[@flatlander2005]

Great info.. Thanks for putting it up.. Cheers!!! Hope this helps feed the algorithm.. Raising a tall cold clear tumbler of fresh water....

[@johnnybeanz1296]

The water preservatives are good for people who can't or won't measure chlorine. If the container and water is clean going in and the container remains sealed, your good to go indefinitely. I keep a berkey as a backup in case someday municipal water was not available. Another backup is powdered chlorine like they use in swimming pools. It lasts indefinitely, unlike liquid chlorine which is only good for one year.

[@bb-jq7jn]

Hey Capn. Can i fill plastic trashs up with tap water.If so do i need to sterilize it and will it work

[@sumboredazn]

people today forget that before we had running water the people had to store water in crude containers compared to today, and humanity has survived so far without needing water preservatives on a regular basis. its called boiling the water.

[@WildAtoms]

Thank you!

[@rjstewart]

As you said, run it through a filter! We have bulk water and 500 ml bottles. I have more than enough bottled water to be able to drink something while we start re-purification of our bulk stores.

[@Militaristics]

I wonder if tap water would a better or worse choice to start with, there might be some bacteria from somewhere in the piping system but then there are chlorine and other stuff that the water company adds to prevent issues, I guess I will find out in 3 years if i start a test now... thanks for the video

[@CaptainBerz]

Spring water all the way!

[@garymarch4711]

Militaristics I just wrote a comment above. I'm gonna say that municipal tap water is likely caustic... if that's the right word. Ate right through my storage containers. Moved em both after sitting for a year. Plastic was so brittle, it literally cracked from moving.

[@skippyjl1]

Berkey water system is the best... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Best filter to use for stored water and Any kind of water 👍🏻 Non electric 👊🏻✌🏻

[@namrednop]

Just a friendly message. You need to watch this KZbinrs latest video (Project Farm) and see what his test results were for the best water filtration units on the market today. You might be surprised at the results? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJKTmqKOa6yGsJI

[@paticakoos1]

Rain barrel under eaves for collecting water for washing and garden watering

[@surviveandstrive6436]

Why spring water when you are planning to run it through a filter? Arent minirals larger than bacteria?

[@leadpersuasion]

Nice! Thanks Birz.

[@Vinnytwotime]

"God, I really hope this is negative. I can't afford another 5 gallons of water" That hit home after I had two unexpected kids lmao.

[@lassaut6794]

That sucks man, water is free where I'm from

[@sully7597]

@@lassaut6794 free water?

[@lassaut6794]

@@sully7597 you betcha! There is an abundance of fresh water in quebec meaning, i dont have a water bill. There are so many rivers that most of our electricity is generated by hydro electric dams which means our electricity bill isnt very high.

[@sully7597]

@@lassaut6794 that’s awesome! I used to live in an area that had an artesian spring that was open to the public. Water straight from nature is the best. I’m in Houston now so the purity our tap water is questionable at best

[@lassaut6794]

@@sully7597 I've been considering moving to texas for many reasons (jobs, affordable land, ideology, etc...) But I might be putting that on hold now with everything going on in USA what with the democrats "winning" and how a lot of ccities are ran by democrats. Hope for the best in 4 years!

[@CowboysOfficialAccount]

If you buy grocery store gallons of water that are BPA free is that okay to store?

[@bobbybrooner]

What about the 5 gallon water containers for office water coolers? I have some unopened ones that are now about 6 years old. Is the water good for anything other than bathing at this point? It would be great to know if they are safe to drink.

[@CaptainBerz]

How would I know? Haha. I would get a test kit and see for yourself. I cannot speak for every container combo on the planet. My assumption is those bottles probably leech chemicals into the water.

[@sandietheseeker6697]

Hi advice please I’m in Uk if I have a Brita filter tap that filters my water can I buy containers and just store it for possible long term or do I have to add something, also do I have to boil it before drinking to make it safe, thanks

[@alisonstewart78]

Hi.. .im.in the uk also...did you find out the best method .of storing water?.

[@bebabx7]

great information! thanks!

[@CaptainBerz]

Thanks for watching!

[@lunabeta3516]

Ty

[@pistolpete131]

Good video Thank you

[@marcellagarduno6498]

Where do you get containers?

[@djmillerscountryshack1049]

A good practice that we use is to use 55 gal Food Grade barrels. (new ones if you don't want what was stored in them to leach into your water) We purchased ones that stored pickels and that pickle flavor/smell leached into the water BUT it is still perfectly safe and the barrels will be cheaper. Then, disinfect the barrels with the proper bleach solution and rinse. Then fill the barrels for long term storage. Now, if the SHTF and it's time to begin using the water for drinking or cooking, add 1/4 teaspoon of calcium hypochlorite to the 55 gal drum and shake and let sit overnight. Then you are good to go. You can even filter it with a carbon filter IF the faint smell of chlorine is a problem.

[@-MOYST-]

Please demonstrate how you shake a 55 gallon drum lmao

[@tomsbrewing1]

Thanks for the video. I am wondering what would happen if I just stored regular city tap water for three years. I imagine I'd get a similar result.

[@texmex8220]

Any updates

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

good video, but i gots questions.why not just leave the water in the sealed and presumably bacteria free, containers they were bought in? i mean, if your going to run the water thru a filter anyway, and i would...and if you can get bpa free plastic conatiners all the better.

[@TheTyrial86]

Renaissance MarineTV Because that kind of plastic is not very durable.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

yessir, agreed it isnt. but durable for what? sitting on a shelf in a cool dark place? i what is the durability life of of a plastic bottle in that situation?

[@CaptainBerz]

The bottle will degrade over time and start to leak.

[@TheTyrial86]

Renaissance MarineTV Really dude? Go test it yourself them since you think I am wrong lol.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

everything will degrade over time and start to leak. hell, i think i am beginning to. not trying to be an argue box, just wanting to sound this out and get the best info i can, then make the best decision on my water storage.

[@HuplesCat]

I've never used them. I'm not keen on adding chemicals to my body. I just use the stored water on the garden once a year in the spring and refill. It's cheaper and very easy. One thing don't use garden hoses to fill containers as they are not great at being either sterile or avoiding plastic leaching. I use camping containers. They are cheaper and work fine

[@rudyo8409]

Great good to know vid" I'm using 1 gal, glass jug's. Any insight on this method ? Please advise. Thank you...

[@CaptainBerz]

Glass is great. Buy spring water, fill, store in cool and dry place.

[@rudyo8409]

just used tap water. can always boil it. Was my thought. But, Thank you.

[@CaptainBerz]

True, but why not take that out of the equation and just get some spring water! ;)

[@vincentleeadams]

Thank you

[@jamierucci]

Awesome video. What is your opinion on storing plain everyday 24 count water bottles? I have several of these in a closet down in my basement. Should I be stepping up to a more professional setup?

[@CaptainBerz]

I said in the video they are not good long term. You should buy a good container. Still use that water, just better containers. amzn.to/2p9Jt22

[@jamierucci]

Thanks.

[@kidcitylynnwood6324]

They end up leaking.

[@stephenmitchell3569]

Thank You.

[@lsellclumanetsolarenergyll5071]

Is your use HDPE Containers the all are BPA free just so you all know. Milk jugs those for example are HDPE. Most Water tank's are HDPE made as well.

[@felixgonzalez6693]

good to know..thanks

[@aprilking3425]

I've started saving milk jugs, cleaning them with hot water and dish soap, rinsing them out very well and then filling them with tap water.... Do you think that will grow bacteria? I'm new to this...

[@shalinikapoor5313]

Bacteria won't grow but if you're not sure just put some alum powder

[@gingersnap5245]

In the past, I used milk jugs and followed your process. When I went to visited the basement’s cool dry shelves where I stored gallons, I observed every one of them leaked out because they are not meant for long term. This was disconcerting; however, it happened. I now wash, bleach, and dry heavier plastic jars and seal them, and when I think the time is ripe, I’ll quickly fills the gallons and gallons I need from the city tap. Drinking water that hasn’t been water bathed (sterilized) is not healthy because of countless Protozoa content which could and will develop. Just my personal opinion. I can’t afford the glass canning jars, and they don’t hold much water anyway. If SHTF I can quickly fill the enormous containers I’ve prepared. Again, just my opinion. Thanks and have a great day.

[@phillipmorris5680]

do you believe that the "spring water" you bought at the grocery store actually came from a spring? and wasnt just city tap water which is "treated" , good video keep up the good work ;-)

[@CaptainBerz]

Sure I have. But you can get mineral testers to check out the mineral content of the water. Deer Park is good to go.

[@heatherrose3554]

What about rinsing water container with a little bleach? Seems safer to use a little pad of charcoal when you use it. Ya know, the ones from compost lids or even , in apinch, wood fire charcoal? Just keep sanitized gauze or cotton and put in a glass jar with your water storage. I always keep activated charcoal as first aid.

[@TheLeadSled]

Good video especially from a fellow O's fan

[@damehome2563]

Thanks

[@Veganphobic]

just prepping for this WW3 basement bunker starter kit

[@kennerthallen2132]

Water storage... step one: get a container, step two: add water. Duh!

[@zukkuszukkus6803]

i used to homebree and 5 gallon all glass carboys are my preferred storage. 6 of those filled with RO water and sealed should do it

[@magnus5356]

@BERZ Why did you choose to buy 'spring water' instead of you available tap water?

[@CaptainBerz]

Has minerals and elements, which are good in a survival situation.

[@magnus5356]

Logical.

[@ypcomchic]

Can you try the test using tap water? I’m pretty sure the spring water you bought from store had preservatives already in it possibly? Thanks!

[@CaptainBerz]

There are no preservatives in spring water.

[@GreyRock100]

I don't recommend using tap water. The taps are hard to filter out, and springs (although hard to swallow) are good for you.

[@LostNFoundASMR]

I just want to let people know that if you store well water you will have to use something to sanitize the water first. I have well water and I tried to store it for a year- was completely nasty. I wouldn’t even have used it to clean with.

[@CaptainBerz]

I would say to run it through a water filter prior to storage. Like Katadyn, Platypus or MSR.

[@hammertime4257]

​@CaptainBerz nope ya gotta treat well water

[@LostNFoundASMR]

@@CaptainBerz I’ll try it next time. Thank you.

[@jungleno.]

Why did you fill it will spring water? Tap water or filtered water would have been better. Spring water may contain contaminants.

[@RickyBobby_USA]

Is anyone using metal vs the plastic containers? I'm sure they're more expensive.

[@wereoursouls3472]

Get a Berkey water filter and filter your water through that first.

[@waronfearmongering6751]

Ouch! $70.00 bucks plus $7.00 for shipping, for one of those LCI containers.

[@BrookeLyn39]

Very needed information. Thank you. Now let's take off the Orioles hoodie and burn it together.

[@petebutler5139]

If you’re interested in long-term storage, then why’d transfer the water from the store-bought containers into another container? Is it just to minimize the footprint because if there is no real reason, just by the water and put it on the shelf. I have about 25 to 30 gallons of water stored in my basement.

[@MommaLousKitchen]

That's why I'm here. To figure how long the store bought gallons last.

[@itsmeeenatalie]

Great video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@GuitarZombie]

Tap water would be a better test, but still interesting

[@commonconservative7551]

I think tincture of iodine would be good for long term storage, how much a thyroid can handle with consistent use I do not know

[@darylsarbaugh3491]

I live in an area that has 'hard water'. I have noticed after about 72 hours, a small amount of black particles in the bottom.

[@CaptainBerz]

Run it through a filter prior to storage.

[@brianwaiting7899]

They will come for you: build a water line near you....and make you pay for it! 🐈

[@benzedrex]

I just used city water and it contained enough preservatives itself. It is also cheaper store Clorox for just in case or a .2um filter which costs probably less than a water preservative.

[@djmillerscountryshack1049]

clorox doesn't last that long before it is not effective. Store calcium hypochlorite instead. Probably good for a decade plus.

[@benzedrex]

@@djmillerscountryshack1049 once calcium hypochlorite is added to water it's stable for the same time sodium hypocrite is stable.

[@resipsaloquitur1775]

Might be overkill, might not be... I use tap water in a vinegar cleaned (and thoroughly rinsed) container. Then I add a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide (H202) to hyper oxygenate the water... main points = clean water / clean container / no contamination / proper storage.

[@maryjane-vx4dd]

my concern wouldn't be my stored water it would be water from the dam I would have to use when my 200 gal is gone.

[@ediehl007]

How much calcium hypochlorite do I need to treat 55 gallons of water?

[@brianwaiting7899]

Non just boil as used! :)

[@sandman9357]

Great video !!

[@Archangel0804]

Hate to break it to you, but "spring water" from most groceries may only have one drop of spring water in the entire tank, and the rest is simply tap water. Water is not regulated and companies are allowed to call something as "spring water" if it at least contains one drop

[@CaptainBerz]

While I put nothing past anything like that, I would ask for some proof of the claim. Very interesting. I buy things like Poland Springs which says "100% spring water and cites it sources.

[@Archangel0804]

@@CaptainBerz That's good if they will certify. I'm not familiar with that brand.. The only one that I know that is truly 100% Spring water, is a brand called "Mountain Valley Spring Water"....and they are expensive. Almost certainly because it isn't 99% tap. LOL

[@Archangel0804]

@@CaptainBerz That's good if they will certify. I'm not familiar with that brand. The only one that I know that is truly 100% Spring water, is a brand called "Mountain Valley Spring Water"and they are expensive. Almost certainly because it isn't 99% tap. LOL

[@garymarch4711]

I bought 2 reliance brand water containers back in 1999 for the Y2K scare. Added 5 gallons of city tap water to them last year. Within a year, the city water ate through the plastic. Don't know where I went wrong, but this next time around, I'm going with this brand and spring water from a local spring water company. I'm guessing some additive to the water ate the plastic away. A little lesson to learn from for somebody. And hell no do I drink city tap water. And one more thing.. Go Cubs!

[@CaptainBerz]

Damn!

[@chrisbelvedere6653]

Gary Marchlewicz most water coming out of tap that have about between 300 and 500 PPM which means is 3 - 500 parts of millions of unknown chemicals and metals in your tap water fluoride other metals you have to get them even have your tap water tested at your local water department and I'll tell you exactly what the extra metal summer iron other metals that's what's eating through your plastic

[@unitedstatesdale]

Gary Marchlewicz Flouride eats plastic if not in motion. The molecules cling to the polyvinylcloride and creates chemical oxidation .

[@albowrx]

Are you talking about Chicago's water?

[@terrymoore565]

You can't get spring water at the grocery store..only at the spring water stream..

[@CaptainBerz]

Conspiracy theorist! ;)

[@Mike-pb7jm]

(1) degrease your BPA free container - dish soap/water, then rinse till it clears up. (2) disinfect container (if using standard bleach about a capful per 1-2 quarts)... don't just rinse it... fill container halfway with diluted bleach and let sit for 30 min then turn upside down and do other half -- bleach is a slow contact killing agent, then rinse well with clean city or drinking water, (3) let dry (wear clean nitrile gloves for each step and never let anything touch cap/opening of container besides clean gloves). The container is the biggest part of keeping the water clean. If not adding a preservative, have some QC step like the test shown in this video before drinking.

[@DaVe-dv3qs]

those jugs are about the only "military grade" item that is actually good. I've been in the marines for 5 years, and the jugs we have are the same, just colored tan. They are practically indestructable, I've seen these things take beating after beating, being dropped from 5 ft or higher, stepped on, thrown around, and just generally abused, and despite how old most of them are, they don't seem to break. These jugs will not let you down

[@Tellyfive]

I"d be more worried about the plastic leaching into the water than I would any bacteria.

[@GeckoHiker]

Absolutely! Plastic is not a good thing to store water in long-term. We store water in glass jugs that we reuse from Carlo & Rossi $2-Buck-Chuck-style wine. In fact, we also reuse glass bottles and fill them from the tap instead of buying bottles of water. My favorite every day "water bottle" is a large Lea & Perrins Worcestershire bottle. Upcycling is not just for crafts.

[@Jesse-Moon]

Sandra Anderson there is glass you should be conscious about and chemicals abundantly coming out if your tap

[@GeckoHiker]

Food grade glass is optimal for long-term water storage. Glass is inert. My deep well water is well-tested and there are no chemicals coming out of my tap. That is why I live where I do.

[@GeckoHiker]

Bob A I have been avoiding harmful chemicals my entire life and will continue to do so. The glass jugs we use are very thick, but not so heavy we can't pour wine and water out of them We have much larger carboys used to make beer, too. We keep them filled with water between batches, for emergencies. It's a good plan.

[@keithcitizen7314]

for real, always BPA free, or don't do it.

[@roostercogburn2931]

Do the test with tap water treated with and without. Most folks that store 55 gal just use the tap. Im guilty of buying that preserver, figured it can hurt and i dont wanna rotate every year.

[@AB-qs7wi]

iv drank way worse things than bottled water before and guess what im still alive hehehehe

[@CaptainBerz]

Same hehehehe

[@doomdude1524]

nice video thanks

[@Herr2Cents]

Don't these containers smell and taste of plastic?

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Aeration and filtering will bring "old" water back to drinkable.

[@Yeoman7]

30min from my house is a natural spring that is tapped ,that's where I get my water for storage.

[@CostaApostolou]

Yeoman till the zombie horde dies in the stream and poisons your water supply lol.

[@KimballPrecisionRifles]

Costa Apostolou Do you understand what a natural spring is? It is fresh water coming from deep underground.

[@WASPENT-cf9mr]

Have you considered nuclear fallout or radiation concerns?

[@razorwire3056]

I'm the same. Twenty minutes from home is a tapped spring. Perfect water. I've compared it to store bought spring water and its better water.

[@razorwire3056]

If zombie hordes are your biggest problem, I don't think you need to worry.

[@shada0]

Anyone have any clue how often you need to replace the container? Supposedly it's not the water that's going bad, but the plastic that holds it.

[@wakawaka1976]

What about tap water?

[@yeahreally4624]

Go to e bay buy air conditioning u.v. light waterproof bulb in clear tube drop it in water 5 minutes drinkable kills all the bad stuff