Water storage Commercially bottled water can be purchased in PETE (or PET) plastic containers. Use the date "preferably consumed before" on the package as a rotation guideline. Avoid non-PETE plastic containers. If you decide to bottle... more
Water storage Commercially bottled water can be purchased in PETE (or PET) plastic containers. Use the date "preferably consumed before" on the package as a rotation guideline. Avoid non-PETE plastic containers. If you decide to bottle the water yourself, consider the following guidelines: Packaging Use only food containers. Small PETE plastic containers, or plastic buckets or containers are suitable. Clean, sanitize and rinse all containers thoroughly before use. A disinfectant solution can be prepared by adding a teaspoon (5 ml) of homemade chlorine (5% to 6% sodium hypochlorite) to a liter (a quarter of a gallon) of water. Only household chlorine without thickeners, fragrances or additives should be used. Do not use plastic milk bottles, because they do not close tightly and tend to crack over time. Do not use previously used containers to store inedible products. Water pretreatment Water from a municipal supply treated with chlorine does not need further treatment, when stored in clean food containers. Unchlorinated water should be treated with chlorine. Add 8 drops of homemade liquid chlorine (5% to 6% sodium hypochlorite) for every 4 liters (one gallon) of water. Only household chlorine without thickeners, fragrances or additives should be used. Storage The containers must be emptied and filled regularly. Store water only in places where a possible drip of water does not damage your house or apartment.