What’s Your Go-To Backup Water Source?

BlueMarigold

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What’s Your Go-To Backup Water Source?

Always had a main rainwater catchment, but lately I’ve been second-guessing what my best backup should be if that system fails or needs maintenance. I keep a few cases of bottled water, but that obviously won’t last long in a real emergency. I’ve looked into portable water tanks and even those “bladders” that go in the bathtub. What’s actually worked for you all as a reliable secondary source? Curious if anyone has creative setups I might not have considered yet.
 
Old well out back still pumps with a hand pump, definitely my go-to if rainwater's not an option. Anyone ever tried purifying water from an ornamental pond in a pinch?