Water storage

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Article written here based on below links forthcoming.

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A good page from the CDC (US Gov) on water storage as a function of emergency preparedness. Covers container type, pre-cleaning and low-contact strategies to keep the water clean during use. All units in Imperial. Has handy print-ready fact sheets in English, Vietnamese and Español.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/creating-storing-emergency-water-supply.html

Short overview from Penn State Uni in Imperial units with good tips for storing water for drinking and cooking, including use of bleach for disinfecting when boiling is not an option

https://extension.psu.edu/how-to-store-water-for-drinking-or-cooking

Interesting article on 'canning' water, using glass sealed jars typical of pickling etc. Imperial units.

https://practicalselfreliance.com/canning-water/

Water storage recommendations from the Aotearoa New Zealand government:

https://getready.govt.nz/prepared/household/supplies/storing-water

Images

Photo of a 200L water tank, made of food grade plastic.