I was thinking about storing water in 2 Gallon Ziplocs(and placed in a bin)...is this a viable solution? Can I disenfect the water with the chlorine drops after pouring into a pitcher, prior to use or does it need to be disenfected for storage?

-- Anonymous, December 15, 1999

Answers

One of the the commercials for a zip-lock type bag showed how the competition leaked water. I personally know that internal pressure on the zipper can cause it to burst open. So, while this may or may not be a good idea, I would test it out first.

-- Anonymous, December 15, 1999

Toni, let's get this off the electric forum. Go to clorox.com Go to drop-down list, punch liquid Clorox, go to "Uses", go to "Natural Disasters." You need to treat before storing. That keeps "things" from growing in your water. After you read the Clorox directions, e-mail me personally for answer to any of your questions. I am up on this stuff.

-- Anonymous, December 15, 1999

Also, don't use zip-lock bags. They can't take the pressure. Don't use plastic garbage cans. They will split from the pressure; they also can/will leak chemicals into the water. Water is heavy, 8 lb. a gallon. E-mail me for list of proper containers.

-- Anonymous, December 15, 1999

Just in case Marcella is overwhelmed with her gracious invitation - a couple quick ideas. Two liter pop bottle, plastic juice bottles and glass apple cider bottles are great for storing water. Clean them out well, add water, a couple of drops of chlorine per gallon and store in a dark place. Do not store directly on concret - it leaches into the plastic and makes that water taste - well, yuckie.

Plastic milk containers are made to decompose - so for long term storage - these would be bad. However, at this point, use them - fill em' up and store them in an old plastic swimming pool - just in case.

If you live near a soda bottling place (pepsi,coke, etc...) contact them - they will usually be glad to give away 55 gallon drums that help their syrups. Clean them out, treat them with undiluted chlorine - rinse out, add water and 1/8 cup of chorine bleach per 55-60 gallons of water. Same deal with concrete - store them on some 2 x 4s or pallets.

Water storage is SOOOO important - get started today.

Terri

-- Anonymous, December 15, 1999

Concret - s/b concrete. The 55 gallon plastic drums held (not help) their syrups. Oops!

(Where is my editor when I need her?) ;)

Terri

-- Anonymous, December 15, 1999