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Water
Storage Tips
Water is something that we take for granted when things
are normal but becomes absolutely critical in times of an
emergency. The human body can’t survive even one week
without water.
- There are several sources of water already in your home
that can be tapped in an emergency such as your hot water
heater, water pipes, and ice in the freezer.
 The easiest way to store the bulk of your water is in
55 gallon polyethylene water drums. Fill the drums up with
your own tap water. Make sure to get a siphon pump to easily
access your water.
- Civic and Church leaders recommend storing a two-week
supply of water as a minimum. For each adult that is a
minimum of 14 gallons. You should store at least one gallon
of water per person per day. A normally active person needs
at least one-half gallon of water daily just for drinking.
- Thoroughly wash out your water container and make sure
it is air tight. Add water and store containers in a cool
dark place to keep bacteria from growing.
- If the water has been treated with chlorine by a water
utility (tap water), you do not need to add anything before
storing it. If the water is not chlorinated add 16 drops
(5% sodium hypochlorite) per gallon.
- Remember to rotate your water once a year to keep if
fresh but “If your water is free of bacteria and
if you keep it in clean, tightly closed containers away
from sunlight, it will remain safe indefinitely.”(Ensign
October 1991, p. 71)
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