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The Plan. All About Water Storage And Rotation. All About Water Storage. Store water in food-grade containers Look for the symbols: PETE, HDPE, LDPE, or PP Some people use "used" containers Used water bottles are okay, never use milk jugs, soda or juice. All About Water Storage.
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The Plan All About Water Storage And Rotation
All About Water Storage • Store water in food-grade containers • Look for the symbols: PETE, HDPE, LDPE, or PP • Some people use "used" containers • Used water bottles • are okay, never use • milk jugs, soda or juice
All About Water Storage • Storage Ideas
All About Water Storage • Water Storage Myths • Stored water tastes bad. • Shake it to aerate the water • I’ve got a pool, I’ll use that. • You’re neighborhood knows you have one too • Your water may become contaminated out in the open
All About Water Rotation • Why Rotate Water • Bacteria, algae, etc. • Chemical Leaching • How Often to Rotate Water • Every Six Months • For Commercial Water Use Expiration Date • Alternatively you can treat your water at time of use.
All About Water Rotation • Tips To Rotate Less Often • Use opaque containers (dark green and blue are best) • Store in a dark and cool place • Sterilize all containers before filling • Treat your water with a water treatment • If you have a good water purifier you may choose to avoid rotating and just treat all water when the time comes to use it
All About Water Rotation • What to do With Rotated Water • Water your lawn and gardens with it • Use it to flush your toilets • Wash your car with it • Water house plants • Purify it and use it for drinking/cooking • Give your dog a bath