Potable Water

Better than Bleach: Use Calcium Hypochlorite to Disinfect Water

June 19th, 2010

Did you know that bleach has a shelf life of months? Many preppers who are planning to use their bleach to treat water may be in for a surprise when the bleach is not as effective as orginally believed. Here is an alternative to bleach that has a shelf life of 20 years!

Having a Water Supply During a Long Term Disaster

March 25th, 2010

In a disaster situation, everyone knows they need 1 gallon of water per person/a day. Due to the bulkiness and weight issues of storing water, it is not always feasible to store water for a long term disaster. Many survival experts suggest every family have a water filter in order to treat water for a long term [...]

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Are You Ready Series: Emergency Water Supply

November 16th, 2009

We use water for everything. From cooking, cleaning the dishes, cleaning our bodies, brushing our teeth and for drinking. In the event of a natural emergency such as a hurricane or tornado, water can be interrupted for days, even weeks. Water is one of the first items to disappear off the store shelves when a [...]

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