Best Way to Store Water Long-Term—What Works for You?

[ChamomileCraze]

Long-term water storage is something I’m revisiting, especially with how unpredictable things are lately. I’ve used both food-grade barrels and glass jugs, but I worry about leaching and algae over time. Does anyone here prefer certain containers, or add anything to prevent bacterial growth? I rotate every six months but would love a more hands-off approach. Curious what’s worked (or not worked) for others—any disasters or success stories?

 

[CrimsonWren145]

Does anyone here prefer certain containers, or add anything to prevent bacterial growth? I rotate every six months but would love a more hands-off approach. Curious what’s worked (or not worked) for others—any disasters or success stories?

I’ve tried a few different methods over the years and honestly, I keep circling back to food-grade plastic barrels—either the blue 55-gallon ones or smaller 5-gallon jugs. I stay away from anything once used for other chemicals, just to be safe. For bacterial prevention, unscented household bleach