How to store up water for an emergency.
Emergencies happen all the time and can take on many forms. They can be a simple power outage for a few hours to a catastrophic snowstorm that leaves whole cities or counties crippled with no electricity for days or weeks.
No matter the situation, it is always important to be prepared. One of the most important resources to secure for an emergency is clean water. Water is easily taken for granted until an emergency strikes and there is no easy way of getting it. Water is not just important for drinking, but also to keep gardens alive, and for personal hygiene. That is why it is important to have a water source stored up or secured for any emergency.
In this article, we will take a look at some ways you can store up and secure your water to prepare for any emergencies.
Water Containers and Bottles
One way to store up water for an emergency is to store up water bottles or in other water containers. Storing up cases of water bottles is a cheap, easy, and convenient way to store up water on a small size scale. If the power ever went out, you would still have clean drinking water.
You can also purchase plastic water containers and fill them with tap or well water for storage. This may enable you to store more water in storage areas with limited space. Water containers can be difficult to keep the water clean from anything like algae from trying to grow, with water bottles this would be much lesser of a concern.
Water containers and water bottles are great options to store up some water for small emergencies. The kind of emergencies where you may not have access to water for a little while. To prepare for larger or longer lasting emergencies, you may want to look into a solution for greater water storage, such as a water storage tank.
Water Storage Tank
Water storage tanks are a great way to store up a lot of water in a central location in case of longer periods of time with no access to water. Water storage systems, such as the one pictured here, are capable of storing up to 215 or more gallons of water. With a system like this, if the power ever went out, you would have at least 215 gallons of water stored up in a central location such as a garage or well house ready to go. Retrieving the water from a storage tank would be very simple to do using a small hand pump or bucket.
With a system like this, you can also have the capability to plug it into a generator rated for 1,200 Watts or more. With a generator, it can pressurize the house with all the water available in the tank.
There are also water storage tank systems for anyone on a city/municipal water supply who would like to also prepare by having a large amount of water stored up.
The great thing about having water storage tanks is that while the system is being used the water is kept fresh by water being used and new water being pumped in. This water circulation keeps the water clean and free of algae growing from stagnant water like in a water container.
One problem with water storage tanks when preparing for emergencies is you will never know how long you might be without power or alternative water sources. You can store up enough water for a week, but what if you lose power for weeks on end? It is important to have a reliable and sustainable solution to water availability.
Well Water Hand Pumps
One of the best ways to prepare for any emergency is to have a well water hand pump. With a hand pump, you have the ability to access the water from your well manually. Whether you lose power for a couple of days or for weeks, a hand pump gives you the capability to pump the water you need. No need to store up large amounts of water hoping that you have enough.
Epp Well Solutions manufactures deep well hand pumps that are extremely easy to install, The pump will give you peace of mind that in whatever emergency you may face, you will have very easy access to your well water. The affordable hand pump kits are proudly made in the USA, with durable and lightweight materials, giving excellent longevity and efficiency.
These hand pump kits can reach depths of up to 150 feet and are slim enough to fit into nearly all wells in tandem with your electric well pump. They may be installed and forgotten until the need arises for their use. Hand pump kits like this are a great solution in making certain that you have enough water in an emergency. Have peace of mind when it comes to your water. Order your kit and prepare today!
