In the water world, there are many secrets that are being revealed every day. One of them is related to storing water. Today we are going to discuss some common myths and facts on storing water. Let us begin.
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Myth- Treat water and then store it. But actually the fact is if you use regular tap water, its already treated. No additional chemical is needed. If it needs treatment, do it at the point of using it and not before storing it.
Myth- Do not store water barrels on cement. Actually the key is not to store water barrels on heated cement. Storing water in the basement on the cement floor is absolutely fine. Cement leaches chemicals only when it gets hot , for example, if the water stored in the garage where the sun heats up the connecting driveway cement. This is not recommended.
Myth- Stored water tastes bad. The fact is stored water lacks oxygen which we can get back by just pouring it back and forth a couple of times. By doing this oxygen will get back infused in water and will taste great.
Myth- Boil water for 10 minutes to make it safe for use. But, the fact is you do not need to boil water. Boiling water means wasting a precious fuel. If needed, use a solar oven to heat water to save on such fuel waste.
Myth- You do not need to drink a gallon of water everyday. In fact, the recommended amount of one gallon per person per day is not just for drinking. It also includes bathing, cooking, cleaning, sanitation and medication.
Myth- Food is more important than water. But the fact is that we cannot live without water for more than one day but can survive several days without food. Without water,the muscles start losing elasticity, the organs shut down and the senses dull.
Myth- We have got ten 50 gallon drums full of water. Therefore, we are set. Its great that you have got that much water. But store some portable water as well. It will be easier to survive in a long-term emergency without straining you physically. Or else make sure to get the necessary hardware to get the water at times of need out of those big drums such as a hand pump etc.
It is essential to follow the right path of storing water and remain tension free from any water-related worries.
