Whats One Prep You Wish Youd Started Sooner?

[BlueMarigold]

Wish I’d started learning about water storage options a lot earlier. Figured my well would always be enough, but last summer’s drought really shook that assumption. How do folks here manage their long-term water supply, especially in rural areas? I’d love to hear what systems or redundancy setups you regret not putting in place sooner. Definitely an area I’m focusing on now.

 

[BlueHarborTea]

Started rainwater collection way later than I should’ve—makes such a difference in backup options. Anyone tried adding filtration to their setup for drinking, or just using it for everything else?

 

[BlueHarborTea]

Waiting so long to set up a real water storage backup is probably my biggest “wish I’d started sooner” regret too. We always counted on the well, but when ours froze a few winters back, it was a rude awakening. Ended up hauling water from town in buckets for a week—never want to do that again! Got some big food-grade barrels for rainwater now, plus a Berkey filter for emergencies (not just the pitcher kind, but the full gravity system). Feels more secure knowing I can make the rainwater drinkable if it really comes down to it.

One thing I didn’t consider early enough was how heavy and awkward big water tanks are to move around once they’re full or even half-full. Wish I’d set up a more permanent storage spot closer to the garden and house from the start. Also, never realized

 

[AquaFern1028]

Figured my well would always be enough, but last summer’s drought really shook that assumption.

That drought was a real eye-opener for so many of us—funny how we think something as basic as a well just can’t fail until it does. Did you end up changing anything with your water setup after that summer?

 

[PrepperLinda65]

Dragging those heavy barrels is no joke, especially if you’re on your own. Did you end up installing any kind of pump or spigot to make things easier?