Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Long-Term Water Storage Solutions for Crisis Situations” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/long-term-water-solutions-for-crisis-situations/.
Long-Term Water Storage Solutions for Crisis Situations
- Thread starter Mike H.
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powerboatr
Professional
we have 2 micron, water filtering, then to the RO system that can filter out rain water collected from roof, 1600 gallons that can be boiled after all that to use to cook and drink with
now if we had a CBR attack....we are screwed
i use it often to wash the cars, so it gets tested once a month
now if we had a CBR attack....we are screwed
i use it often to wash the cars, so it gets tested once a month
Don’t fall into the well. But if you do i hope you have a dog named lassie.
Bassbob
Emissary
It's not that difficult, but it is expensive.
I’m sure it is.
Jfal
Hellcat
My job is selling water well stuff. A professionally installed system would cost you $3-6k that can be installed in conjunction with an existing submersible and pitless adapter.
You could buy a DIY kit from www.bisonpumps.com, their system will cost under $2k and you "could" install it yourself, IF you have the right pitless adapter for your submersible. The problem most run into is getting into a snag and you have to call a professional anyway....
With something like that i’d pay to have it done right. I’m sure it looks straightforward on paper, but we all know it never works out that way. Well, at least for me it doesn’t.
Jfal
Hellcat
I will admit, most professional pump installers have trouble with hand pumps in general...let alone DIYers. It ain't rocket science, but each job needs something slightly different to get the pieces to come together just right.With something like that i’d pay to have it done right. I’m sure it looks straightforward on paper, but we all know it never works out that way. Well, at least for me it doesn’t.
I've been more seriously considering survival in the face of a possible EMP attack. We're on a small suburban property. With a small lake 2 1/2 miles away, my idea was to use my mountain bike and a small trailer hauling a collapsible bladder. Once home, I'd filter and store in glass gallon jugs.
But again, there are several variables, such as what if your back goes out? Or you're injured in some other way? I also need to be prepared for flat tires. It's so good to read about this because both the article and comments are a kick in the a** to get moving.
But again, there are several variables, such as what if your back goes out? Or you're injured in some other way? I also need to be prepared for flat tires. It's so good to read about this because both the article and comments are a kick in the a** to get moving.
Jfal
Hellcat
Collect rain water. Little effort, easy to manage, direct it from your gutter downspouts to barrels. Will be just as sanitary as any surface water in the country (meaning you will need to treat it accordingly). I've seen houses in the desert that collect rainwater during the rainy season and store thousands of gallons in large buried tanks 15-20k gal each), then pump/treat as needed. If you live anywhere that is not arid or semi-arid, and rain is "normal", just collecting your gutter run-off can be substantial into 55gal drums at each down-spout.
If you are uber-serious, you can purchase poly tanks for mass-storage and plumb from downspout-barrels to those poly tanks.
I'd consider surface water collection as a LAST resort if you're 2-1/2 miles from the source....but it is an option, don't misunderstand.
Doesn’t rain too much in Tucson.
Jfal
Hellcat
I've seen rain collection in the deserts of Arizona that collect enough rain for a home for a year....but obviously rainfall changes every season. And, your storage capacity determines its viability. I was referring to JMC's post. Viability depends on his locale, obviously. The desert systems I've seen collect rain over a month or 2....if you have big enough tanks (and roof-area with efficient gutters), it's been done.
Also a sidenote, the desert homes I've seen buy water as needed during dry seasons. One can order a tanker of water to fill your tanks (vendors for filling swimming pools for those who can't wait for their 10gpm well pump to do so).
Keep in mind, I live in Wisconsin, we have groundwater almost everywhere, and average significant rain that could easily support a home. We have no idea where JMC hails from. Everything is relative....
Also a sidenote, the desert homes I've seen buy water as needed during dry seasons. One can order a tanker of water to fill your tanks (vendors for filling swimming pools for those who can't wait for their 10gpm well pump to do so).
Keep in mind, I live in Wisconsin, we have groundwater almost everywhere, and average significant rain that could easily support a home. We have no idea where JMC hails from. Everything is relative....