Best Ways to Store Water Long-Term?
Looking at upping my water reserves and want to avoid funky taste or algae down the line. What containers have folks had the best luck with for 5+ year storage? Any tips for keeping it safe but still drinkable?
Best Ways to Store Water Long-Term?
- Thread starter BlueMarigold
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Food-grade plastic barrels (the blue kind) seem to hold up best for me. Keep them out of sunlight to stop algae—UV's the culprit there. I toss in a capful of plain bleach per barrel, then change the water every other year, just to be safe. If you’re not fond of the plastic taste, glass
Those blue food barrels are solid, but I’ve noticed the plastic taste too if the water sits a few years. Tried glass carboys for a while, but those are heavy and a pain to move around once full. Have you ever added vitamin C tablets? Heard they can cut some of that
Never tried vitamin C tabs but I’m curious—do they actually help with the plastic flavor, or just keep the water clearer? Might give it a shot if it works.