15 ms·
If you're storing water, make sure you check on it periodically. $1 of water can quickly translate to $1,000 of mold remediation.
by cjohnson318 6y ago
If you're storing water, make sure you check on it periodically. $1 of water can quickly translate to $1,000 of mold remediation.
- ravenstine 6y agoAdding a little bleach to the water can help extend its shelf life. There are also specialized chlorinated tablets and drops for this exact purpose.
- vkou 6y agoI think the person posting above is not referring to the water going bad, but rather, to your water container rupturing, and flooding your basement.
- ravenstine 6y agoOh! facepalm
- rustybelt 6y agoI plan on tapping my water heater for water in case of emergency. Is this a dumb idea? Seems like the easiest large storage solution.
- kingnothing 6y agoWater in a water heater may or may not be potable. If the heater is kept below 140f, the water is not safe to drink. There's also a question of various soft metals in the tank itself as well as any connecting plumbing that may leech into the water. That's not a concern in a life or death situation, but you generally shouldn't drink hot water from your tap. All in all, you're probably better off with iodine tablets or some sort of filter.
- myself248 6y agoHave you practiced it? It doesn't count until you have.