Going off grid is the desire of many Preppers, and some have successfully done just that. It requires planning and hard work however, and furthermore, it requires you keep an eye on the future. Some Internet bloggers and self-proclaimed survival experts predict a so-called … [Read more...] about Water Security When Living Off Grid
Water Storage
How Light and Other Factors Affect Your Stored Water
Bottled water and tap water if exposed to prolonged periods of direct sunlight and/or heat sources may develop algae, or mold (IBWA, 2015). BPA and Sunlight/Heat Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical building block that is used primarily to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy … [Read more...] about How Light and Other Factors Affect Your Stored Water
Bottling and Storing Your Own Water
According to the CDC any water that is not commercially bottled should be discarded after six months (CDC, 2014). "Commercially Bottled Water", according to the FDA, "is considered to have an indefinite safety shelf life if it is produced in accordance with CGMP and quality … [Read more...] about Bottling and Storing Your Own Water
How to Build a 330 Gallon Water Storage System For Your Home
Water is essential to life. In a grid down situation the search for water will begin shortly after the event occurs. Having adequate water storage on hand will free up time for other post-SHTF activities. The question is, where do you start? What barrels can be used? How do … [Read more...] about How to Build a 330 Gallon Water Storage System For Your Home