Best Ways to Store Water Long-Term—What’s Actually Safe?
Looking to dial in my water storage plan and hoping for some up-to-date input. There’s a ton of info online, but it’s all over the map—bleach, food-grade barrels, mylar bags, even glass jugs. Some folks swear by rainwater collection, others lean hard into filling up every bathtub in the house at the first sign of trouble. What’s actually safe (as in, doesn’t breed funky stuff after a year or two) for long-term storage, especially if you’re off-grid?
I’ve been looking at 55-gal HDPE drums and WaterBricks, both labeled food-safe. But I’m hearing mixed things about plastic leaching if they’re stored in a hot garage. Is keeping ’em in the basement enough, or does heat wreck the storage?
On the chemical side—how much bleach per gallon really keeps it safe, and are there non-chlorine alternatives for folks with sensitivities? Would love to hear what folks have actually used for 1+ years without issues,
I’ve been looking at 55-gal HDPE drums and WaterBricks, both labeled food-safe. But I’m hearing mixed things about plastic leaching if they’re stored in a hot garage. Is keeping ’em in the basement enough, or does heat wreck the storage?
On the chemical side—how much bleach per gallon really keeps it safe, and are there non-chlorine alternatives for folks with sensitivities? Would love to hear what folks have actually used for 1+ years without issues,