Most Recent Potable Water Articles

The Ripple Effect: Water Shortages Likely In Most Populated Cities

With the rapidily growing population, coupled with a severe drought, these cities run the risk of not being able to meet the demand for what many of us believe is a natural right – that is, a water supply.

Using Water Harvesting As An Emergency Water Source

When emergencies arise, the local water supply can be interrupted for days or even weeks. Ensure that you have the knowledge beforehand on how to harvest water through means of rainwater catchment systems in order to be more self reliant and less dependent on local water sources.

Emergency Water Sources Hidden In Your Home

When water is unavailable, we must tap into other sources for emergency use. According to FEMA, there are sources in the home that you can access for emergency water.

The 4 Most Likely Ways You Can Die If the SHTF

The die off from a long term disaster will not occur from hoards of zombies attacking your homestead. In reality, disaster survivors will more than likely die from four different types of conditions we take for granted today.

Better than Bleach: Use Calcium Hypochlorite to Disinfect Water

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

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 [...]

Are You Ready Series: Emergency Water Supply

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 [...]