Water
Containers
(Only
use commercial food-grade water storage containers)
BEFORE FILLING
1) Wash
the storage container with dish washing soap and water rinse completely.
2) Sanitize
the container by adding a solution made by mixing 1 tsp. of unscented liquid
chlorine bleach per quart
of water or 1 cup bleach in 5 gallons of water for large containers.
3) Cover
the container and shake it well so that the sanitizing bleach solution touches
all inside surfaces of the container.
4) Wait
at least 30 seconds then pour the sanitizing solution out of the container.
5) Let the
empty sanitized container air-dry before use OR rinse the empty container with
clean, safe water that
already is available.
6)
Then- Fill the container with clean or treated water using a food quality hose
which has been protected
from contamination.
Avoid
Containers
that cannot be sealed tightly
Containers
that can break
Second-hand
containers that have had chemicals (i.e. bleach containers)
Second-hand
plastic, cardboard, jugs and containers previously used to store milk or fruit juice.
Proper Storage
Label as drinking water with
date
Keep
in fairly cool and constant temperature
Do
not store in direct sunlight
Do
not store in areas with toxic substances such as gasoline or pesticides
Add
a barrier between containers and concrete floor
Treatment
Adding
chlorine dioxide as the water is filling the container will assure
bacteriological safety throughout
storage process.
When filling water tanks do not use a regular garden hose, but use a "water hose" such as a hose you would use for an RV.
Use a 'bung' wrench to open the 50 gallon water tanks
When filling water tanks do not use a regular garden hose, but use a "water hose" such as a hose you would use for an RV.
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