THE STEPS
1. Sanitize the water storage containers. For sanitizing we are using the formula of 1 cup of water to 1/4 cup of 6% bleach.
2. Flush the water storage containers with clean water after sanitizing them.
3. Fill the containers with clean water. Our well water is not chlorinated, so we are doing an additional filtration step in an effort to start with the cleanest water possible.
4. Add the Water Preserver Concentrate. We have chosen to go with a product that is specifically made for long-term storage. The amount to use is 8 drops of preserver per gallon of water.
Each WaterBrick holds 3.5 gallons (13.25 liters) of water, so we are adding 28 drops of Water Preserver Concentrate to each container.
Regular bleach can be used to treat stored water, but the stored water must be retreated every 6 months. (Details further below.)
5. Close the containers and store them in a cool, dark place.
(As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)
WATER PRESERVER CONCENTRATE SPECS
* Used with tap water to store emergency drinking water for 5 years
* Each 0.73 fl oz (22 ml) bottle preserves 55 gallons (208 liters) of water
* Active ingredient is Sodium Hypocholorite 5.25%.
How is Water Preserver Concentrate different from regular bleach? The preserver is also pH balanced and contains stabilzers that allow it to be effective for 5 years.
Water Preserver Concentrate on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2U5G152
Water Preserver Concentrate on WaterBrick website: https://www.waterbrick.org/product/water-preserver-concentrate/
The water storage containers in the video…
WaterBricks on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2vrf4AA
The little electric water filter in the video…
Survivor Filter Pro X Electric Water Filter on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3d2PliI
Our video review of the Survivor Filter Pro X: https://youtu.be/kao9IIO70sI
LONG TERM WATER STORAGE INFORMATION
How to store water, on WaterBrick website: ttps://www.waterbrick.org/how-to-store-water/
SHELF LIFE OF REGULAR BLEACH
https://www.clorox.com/how-to/laundry-basics/product-usage-guides/shelf-life/
“The active ingredient in bleach, sodium hypochlorite, naturally breaks down into salt and water. The rate of breakdown increases rapidly when bleach is stored in extreme hot or freezing temperatures, or when a bottle is more than one year old. Generally, bleach stored at room temperature (~70°F) has a shelf life of one year, but after that point it should be replaced.”
LONGER-TERM STORAGE NOT RECOMMENDED WITH REGULAR BLEACH
https://www.clorox.com/how-to/laundry-basics/product-usage-guides/shelf-life-of-bleachwater-solutions/
“Generally, longer-term storage is not recommended because diluted liquid bleach solutions are susceptible to degradation from a variety of sources. Increased temperatures, contamination and even light (that’s why it’s sold in opaque bottles) can cause the liquid bleach active to break down into salt and water.”
DISINFECTING WATER FOR USE IN AN *EMERGENCY* SITUATION
CDC – MAKING WATER SAFE IN AN EMERGENCY
https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/making-water-safe.html
EPA – EMERGENCY DISINFECTION OF DRINKING WATER
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/emergency-disinfection-drinking-water
CONNECT WITH WOBBLY OTTER OUTDOORS
Website: http://wobblyotteroutdoors.com/
Patreon (Your support is deeply appreciated): https://www.patreon.com/wobblyotteroutdoors
Gear We Use – on our Amazon Influencer page – with our personal notes about each item: https://www.amazon.com/shop/wobblyotteroutdoors
Gear We Use – on WOO Website: https://www.wobblyotteroutdoors.com/gear-we-use.html/
WOO’s Amazon Storefront: https://bit.ly/2Jic9hG
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WobblyOtterOutdoors/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wobblyotteroutdoors/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wobblyotter
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wobblyotter
Music from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/7h58rr/
Get more stuff like this
in your inbox
Don't Be Left Unprepared
Thank you for subscribing.
Something went wrong.
