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Tom Brands

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I'm thinking about what would happen if the pipes burst in my house. If I can't get some kind of access to a lake or river, it would be nice to have a decent amount stocked up. How many gallons do you guys recommend?
 
I'm thinking about what would happen if the pipes burst in my house. If I can't get some kind of access to a lake or river, it would be nice to have a decent amount stocked up. How many gallons do you guys recommend?
Ok, everyone here thinks your a troll. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt here. Get a couple water filters.
 
I'm thinking about what would happen if the pipes burst in my house. If I can't get some kind of access to a lake or river, it would be nice to have a decent amount stocked up. How many gallons do you guys recommend?
I will go out on a limb with you here,,,,,if you have a well,you will always have good drinking water,,even after a nuclear war,,all you need is a hand pump
 
I will go out on a limb with you here,,,,,if you have a well,you will always have good drinking water,,even after a nuclear war,,all you need is a hand pump
Good point. I currently have two creeks on the property here. I hope to add a well here sometime in the next year. I don't think you can ever have too many options on water.
 
Good point. I currently have two creeks on the property here. I hope to add a well here sometime in the next year. I don't think you can ever have too many options on water.
I have a real nice creek here behind the house,it is always running,but I understand that a few people are letting their waste water flow into it,,,,,,,,,,,,Brent know your water source before you use it
 
I'm thinking about what would happen if the pipes burst in my house. If I can't get some kind of access to a lake or river, it would be nice to have a decent amount stocked up. How many gallons do you guys recommend?
Can you put a well in where you live? You always have some water in your water heater tank that can be drained. You can capture rain water from your roof too. I think a couple of water filters would be a good option. I personally don't store water, except for a few bottles in our vehicles, I have a deep well, springs, creeks and a large pond on the property.
 
Can you put a well in where you live? You always have some water in your water heater tank that can be drained. You can capture rain water from your roof too. I think a couple of water filters would be a good option. I personally don't store water, except for a few bottles in our vehicles, I have a deep well, springs, creeks and a large pond on the property.
I do keep some water on hand. Mostly it is for when I wake up and find a broken pipe, frozen line, or some issue where the tap isn't flowing. This way I can make a pot of coffee and brush my teeth before I go fix the issue. Flushing the toilet is a nice thing too ;)
 
I do keep some water on hand. Mostly it is for when I wake up and find a broken pipe, frozen line, or some issue where the tap isn't flowing. This way I can make a pot of coffee and brush my teeth before I go fix the issue. Flushing the toilet is a nice thing too ;)
Good point. I spent most of this winter with frozen pipes. Last summer I put in a frost-free hydrant just outside my trailer. I did keep a few gallons of water on hand for flushing and doing dishes etc.
 
My theory on it is boil any surface water. Period. After boiling, filtering is a good idea too.
well boiling will kill just about anything in the water,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but with the knowing there is waste water in my creek I will never use it for drinking water and there are fish in that creek and I don't think I will be eating them anytime soon,,,,,,,,,,,,
 
well boiling will kill just about anything in the water,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but with the knowing there is waste water in my creek I will never use it for drinking water and there are fish in that creek and I don't think I will be eating them anytime soon,,,,,,,,,,,,

Providing it doesn't contain chemicals, one doesn't have to boil water, all that's needed is bring it to a boil then remove from heat. ;)
 
Providing it doesn't contain chemicals, one doesn't have to boil water, all that's needed is bring it to a boil then remove from heat. ;)
Good point. Boiling won't remove chemicals, just kills bacteria. A good charcoal filter after boiling is wise on any unknown water source. I'm not an expert on any of this stuff, but was under the impression to boil water for three minutes to be completely safe.
 
but was under the impression to boil water for three minutes to be completely safe.

In general that's a myth and a waste of fuel and water, though if both are plenty (fuel and water) if one feels better then boil it for a period of time but if you're limited on either or both fuel/water it's not necessary.
 

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