The KEY to Emergency Water Preparation Before SHTF

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Are you prepared if your tap water is no longer safe to drink?
This is the preppers step-by-step guide to emergency water preparation during grid down or SHTF situations.
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0:00 3 Steps for Emergency Water Preparation when SHTF
0:24 Where to Source Water During a Disaster
2:45 Emergency Water Treatment Methods
7:53 How to Store Water for Emergency Preparedness
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@stardust949 2 месяца назад

I'd leave water out in the Sun in a clear GLASS bottle, rather than plastic.

@waterfilterguru 2 месяца назад

Good call out. A clear glass bottle would be better than plastic, if it's available

@Eyes0penNoFear Месяц назад

Most glass blocks at least some UV, which is what kills the pathogens in the water. Pick your poison 🤷

@AttunedFlux 23 дня назад

When fresh water is more precious than gold, you may care more about a secure container than a very easily breakable one.

@jamesharmon3827 17 дней назад

Glass blocks the UV that does the sanitization.

@TheFrog767 10 дней назад

Plastic as the volume that people need 🥂 I'd prefer glass

@LivingInColumbus 12 дней назад

Flush your hot water tank from the bottom twice a year to clean out the sediment and also preserve the life of your tank.

@waterfilterguru 12 дней назад

Good tip!

@DotheRight90210 10 дней назад

Great 😊 Information, thank you !!

@sharistafne4632 7 дней назад

@@DotheRight90210I would say liquid bleach and water. Then let air dry before filling.👍

@thatguychris5654 8 дней назад

Additional water sources in a pinch: - Standing water in clogged gutters. - Morning dew on grass (I get 1 gal per 5 minutes with a cloth towel) - Plastic bag over living plant leaves. - Clear plastic sheet over a hole in the ground, condensing the soil moisture. ! Create water catchment systems for all your roofs now while the grid is still up !

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

Love this! Thanks for the additional tips 🙏🙏

@barneyrubble4827 3 дня назад

Water heaters & toilet tanks

@8762usma 2 месяца назад

I live in SW Florida, where we get frequent hurricanes. This video provides very practical, useful information. Thanks!

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback and comment

@davidallcock6316 8 дней назад

Wines and fruit juices come in disposable 3 and 5 litre boxes.... The bladders in these boxes can be washed and sterilised ...the tap is removable...refill with water and placed back in the box...easy stackable free water storage containers..

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

Great tip! Thanks for sharing, love the info

@ruidadgmailcanada8508 7 дней назад

Good idea (hiccup🍷)

@sandyshephard4571 7 дней назад

How do u sterilize the bladder?

@davidallcock6316 7 дней назад

@@sandyshephard4571I use a little bit of bleach solution and let it stand for an hour or two..rinse out and fill with water..

@mattschmitt9924 6 дней назад

Have you ever tried this? I have. The water comes out flavored like the original product. Do you have a way around that?

@michaelmcmanus5196 6 дней назад

Very simple and clear “how-to” that so many people don’t know or do. H2O is taken for granted by soooooo many and it’s one of the most important pieces of the survival puzzle.

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

Thanks for the feedback, you're right on point. Water is essential!

@rbs0648 2 месяца назад

I have an old style glass 5 gallon Sparkletts water bottle. I place it outside, and direct a large mirror towards it, and the UV effectively kills the micro-critters.

@waterfilterguru 2 месяца назад

Love it!

@mrmicro22 Месяц назад

The WHO says that is effective with glass or clear plastic.

@321RGB Месяц назад

@@mrmicro22The WHO may not have mentioned that most types of plastic will dissolve harmful chemicals into the water much faster when the plastic is warm or in direct sunlight. The taste is awful and the long term effects are pretty scary too. Even plastics that are called "food grade" are only safe when using water that is not too warm. Glass containers are definitely worth the extra trouble!

@Coyotes-galore 10 дней назад

@321RGB In my humble opinion, use ... ONLY GLASS when using the Sun to clean your water. 🇺🇸

@Zizzyyzz 10 дней назад

@@mrmicro22The WHO also wants you ⚰️🫣

@jennyeagan1840 7 дней назад

Am updating my water supply system on my tiny apartment. Kitty litter that comes in pour containers, I am feeling maybe a need for a few more. During the twice year changing of the clock times, I make sure to refresh the water by pouring out first in my twin tub wash machine. Have been using different sizes to place under and in the back bottoms of my kitchen, bathroom, storage and bedroom closets. Am also planning to purchase a toilet over the sink. Should help both conserve water now, allow a prewash of smaller items like socks washcloths. And if off grid, I will need to premeasure my 1.2 level of water needing to refill my toilet tank. Currently, I purchase about five gallon jugs of bottled water from the store to help with water for the cat bowls and for my electric tea kettle. That covers about a months supply, and so there will be some fresh drinking water on hand, especially in an off grid situation. Every morning I take my cats old water bowls and water my houseplants, or the outsidr plants and garden areas of my apartment complex because the water rates are too high. My neighbors with pets are starting to do the same.

@katethielmann4244 6 дней назад

If you drink bottled water save the jugs, fill them with tap water and label them and store them. They can be used when water or the grid prevents usage or if there isnt any.

@L.Fontein7 4 дня назад

Yes - I use spring water to brew my coffee. The minute the last drop goes into the coffee maker I'm at the sink refilling the jug. I label it with the date and into my water storage closet it goes. This works better for me than saving the jugs and then refilling them all at the same time later - as I never seem to get around to refilling them. 😊

@crazysquirrel9425 10 дней назад

Bleach has a shelf life of about 9 months. Best to get swimming pool granules that are pure Sodium Hydroxide if possible. Then mix your own as needed. To make the ceramic filters last longer, prefilter your feed water as best as possible. Ceramic filters are very slow at gravity filtration.

@waterfilterguru 10 дней назад

Great tips!

@PulpParadise 9 дней назад

THIS. Yes to all of this.

@OfftoShambala 8 дней назад

If you have chlorine, it will gas off

@jgn2112 2 месяца назад

How does this channel not have more subs!? Great video! Timely and vitally important! I'm going to be using this info to keep prepared. We just had a water main break the other week and it was a huge disruption.

@waterfilterguru 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the feedback, happy to hear you found it helpful! Please share with others who might also 🙏

@zachparade2791 2 месяца назад

Excellent video! Appreciate all the water tips!

@waterfilterguru 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the feedback, glad it was helpful!

@robertbrannan9375 9 дней назад

Before even watching the video, I'll say this. Sawyer squeeze, sawyer tap, 6 extra gaskets, 2 couplers, msr dromedary bag, cnoc vecto x, cnoc vesica bottle, brown bag filter (millbank bag), and a stainless bottle nesting cup set. Properly used this is all you need for a decade or longer.

@waterfilterguru 9 дней назад

Thanks for the tip!

@PulpParadise 9 дней назад

Complicated much? LOL

@robertbrannan9375 9 дней назад

@@PulpParadise comprehensive and life long. Covers all bases. And provides options. And it all doesn't weigh much or take up much space.

@OfftoShambala 8 дней назад

I’ll look that up. Another thing few people talk about is how plants roots clean water… just saw some fascinating stuff about natural pools. It’s not something one can do quickly but people should know about it.

@robertbrannan9375 8 дней назад

@@OfftoShambala a good video demonstrating that is on clay hayes channel.

@KristinaBakerSmith 7 дней назад

A grape vine will filter water from a creek or swamp...whatever you got. Look it up on the tube, its really interesting.

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

Thanks for the info & idea for a future video 🙏

@forpeace1580 3 дня назад

This was excellent, thank you! A one stop shop for Emergency Water Prep. Have been overwhelmed with how best to compile water for emergency, which inevitably is going to happen, too many warnings they are giving...love your channel, sir, and thanks for the links! And very organized notes/description of the video and breakdown with time stamps for later viewing...

@waterfilterguru 3 дня назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your feedback

@ChangNoiAsia 7 дней назад

Jeepers, you really are a knowledge bank when it comes to clean potable water 👍🏽👍🏽

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

Thanks 👍

@RenayEmond 2 месяца назад

Well Done! Appreciate your concise, informative & Helpful Advice 💯 You're doing a GREAT SERVICE for Us All Thank You ❤

@waterfilterguru 2 месяца назад

You are so welcome, thanks for the feedback. I'm glad it was so helpful

@bluesquidny Месяц назад

An unglazed piece of ceramic pottery with gravel and sand on top can be helpful.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Great DIY ceramic option! It's good to note that efficacy of all ceramic filters depends on pore size which can vary depending on the ceramic

@lindahedary9894 4 дня назад

Wow this is awesome! Thank you!

@waterfilterguru 4 дня назад

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching!

@RelaxingRainWalker Месяц назад

Thank you for the informative video. Very grateful. I have about 10 cases of water stored, as well as a Sawyer Mini and a Life straw. I also have 2 small bottles of AquaPure tabs. Bleach is a great alternative but does not store well. Also, a Silcock key is very helpful to procure water from larger buildings. I have tested the key and found a few large buildings with access to clean water near my home. Great information I have subscribed and left a like.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks for your comment and I'm glad it was helpful - sounds like you're doing all the things to be prepared!

@isabelladavis1363 Месяц назад

A super informative video thank you so much!

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and for your comment

@epCoho Месяц назад

Excellent information! Thank you!

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jesspixie589 9 дней назад

I got a tub of pure bleach tablets from amazon, because as mentioned liquid bleach has a shelf life.Also if you don't have ground storage space, run out, a strong rail hanging from the ceiling of a cupboard or hooks going over doors or up or round a wall & storage water bags for hanging is another option.

@waterfilterguru 9 дней назад

Great idea! What is the active ingredient? You mention it's "pure" bleach - what is the % of active ingredient, out of curiosity?

@dontall71 Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing this info and links.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful!

@bushcraftbasics2036 2 месяца назад

Thanks for making this.

@waterfilterguru 2 месяца назад

Glad you liked it!

@irsrika 5 дней назад

Learned a lot. Thank you for this.

@waterfilterguru 5 дней назад

You're welcome, glad to hear it and thanks for your feedback!

@otxoawolf9054 Месяц назад

This is great info! I'd love to see your take on portable survival water straws. Particularly for urban post disaster use or in true austere settings.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks for the request! I think the best way to show the effectiveness of these would be to use them with untreated surface water like river or stream water and see how they perform compared to the product claims.

@rickhiggins6521 6 дней назад

very useful info here in SW Florida. Well presented.

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

Glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment and feedback

@user-yz4rl8bm9o 4 дня назад

Excellent presentation !!

@waterfilterguru 4 дня назад

Thanks for the feedback! 🤙

@BluDawg 2 месяца назад

Thanks , great tips :)

@waterfilterguru 2 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Dmolina514 7 дней назад

Very helpful video!

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

Glad you think so!

@Tipledan День назад

very thorough

@waterfilterguru 20 часов назад

Thank you for watching!

@spaceprepper3657 16 дней назад

Great information. Subscribed today 😊. God bless.

@waterfilterguru 16 дней назад

Glad you liked it!

@lunarminx 5 дней назад

I reuse all glass jars for tap water, even a small horseradish jar has water in it. I get 5th root beer schnapp bottles and clear from others. Just tapwater as ours y can smell the chlorine in it. I have over 100 so I am not going to switch the water, I do have various treatments for it. I have store bought bottles of water lining drawers under the clothes. But this made me realize I need a small hose to empty the hot water heater if needed. We have a clogged creek right down the street, it may be clear farther down but theres filthy water to get and ways to filter and purify.

@Mark_Ladner 12 дней назад

Thanks!

@waterfilterguru 12 дней назад

Thank you!! 🙏

@observingrogue7652 7 дней назад

Thank you.

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

Thanks for watching!

@scrapperstacker8629 9 дней назад

Great info!!

@waterfilterguru 9 дней назад

Glad it was helpful!

@akbychoice 7 дней назад

Fire, Pressure cooker, a hose and a catch container to distill water.

@mikejohnson9118 9 дней назад

Pool water//Hot tub water//Toilet water can be used as "Grey water" or cleaning water. Provided it's not excessively contaminated. Humans use way more water than just for drinking. You only need ~2.5qts for drinking water daily. (food-water)

@robertcarmosino6563 9 дней назад

AKA. POTABLE

@jbbb7418 2 дня назад

Anyone that has a well and septic have to deal with this during EVERY power outage.

@Sylvan_dB Месяц назад

I'm very skeptical of "water preservative." What are a few drops of some chemical going to do to "preserve water for up to 5 years"? If it does anything, it is most likely bleach which will kill microorganisms, and you should just use bleach. If the container is clean, sealed, kept at room temperature or below, in the dark, then sterile water should keep effectively forever. In fact, many microorganisms will simply die out over the years in such conditions. Some won't! (such as cyst forming bacteria) Because water can be hard to sterilize and hard to keep sealed, you should replace it every now and then and 5 years seems like a good window regardless of pre-storage chemical treatment, especially if it looks or smells bad or has evaporated. If you have stored water that didn't get changed out, I'd look at it and treat it appropriately before use, but I wouldn't stress about it. The containers shown in the video... I've never had good luck with them. They are difficult to seal completely, and they aren't particularly rugged. NATO spec 20L bottles are better. Not cheap. Figure your per-volume storage cost. 55 gallon barrels are much more economical and large tanks even more so. My barrels don't seal well but kept in my cool, dark basement the water seems to stay good indefinitely (10+ years). I also have a 2500 gallon tank which was delivered for less than $2500. It doesn't seal well either but I did stuff copper wool in the lid vents. 😂 For a non-chemical way to store water indefinitely, you can bottle clean potable water in glass bottles using a water bath canner and then it will keep as long as it stays sealed.

@joshuaramirez9088 2 дня назад

I saw a video about how you don't need to boil water (though its nice assurance of effectiveness). You can keep the temp high but below boil and pasteurize the water for a fairly high safety (as far as living contaminants go). Thay way you can still have some peace of mind without shredding your fuel. Because its hard to tell when the heat is just high enough to be effective, the person recommended a little gizmo on the end of a wire that has a bit of some kind of wax on the inside, and once the wax is fully melted, the water is ready to go.

@waterfilterguru День назад

I'd only recommend boiling, UV or chemical treatment to properly disinfect water

@imjusthereforthecomments4920 6 дней назад

Every time I run my pressure canner I fill empty spaces with jars of water. As I stock things requiring water I include a jar. The water stays good for a long time, is useful for medical purposes and easy to dump if you need the jars for food.

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

Thanks for sharing the your tip!

@kristenw1457 2 месяца назад

Great video. I recently bought a lifestraw pitcher for times like this. Hopefully it’s a good one that does what it says it does. I have been storing water for a few years now. Unfortunately, many have expired now. I’m sure these could be used for bathing in bad times, but maybe not to drink. I need to rebuild my water supply with new bottles for drinking. Thank you for the tips and the reminder!

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Sounds like you're already well prepared! The Lifestraw Home pitcher (this one geni.us/7Nrnhtm if anyone else is reading and curious) should be a solid choice for emergency preparedness, their lab testing has been completed by accredited labs (WQA, ANSI) which is reassuring - however I've not personally tested this one yet so don't have any firsthand data as of now.

@tennesseeterri Месяц назад

The water that is expired is still good clean water. All you need to do is run it through your purifying pitcher..

@wallychambe1587 Месяц назад

@@tennesseeterri I have some bottle water that was in storage for a year, has a plastic taste, what filter would you recommend???

@tennesseeterri Месяц назад

@@wallychambe1587 I can only tell you that I would pour it into my Berkey filter and then taste it. You could also try a charcoal filter, too.

@davidgraf197 Месяц назад

Great video

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks!

@clairekeller4303 8 дней назад

This was surprisingly helpful. I never knew there was a countertop distiller. I'll be getting one for making soap. It's surprising how many stores don't sell distilled and I need it to make soap.

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

Glad it was helpful!

@conniewallace7529 8 дней назад

I bought a distiller. It wasn't expensive...cheaper than my counter top filter.

@lindaelia2616 4 дня назад

I have two unused garbage cans with lids…if a disaster is coming I fill them up.… for non potable water use…flushing toilets, washing dishes, cleaning. Also I have Red Cross bladder that fits in the tub to store more water. For same usage. For drinking water I have other systems.

@waterfilterguru 3 дня назад

Thanks for sharing your setup! What is your plan if the water shuts off unexpectedly before you can fill each of these from the tap?

@sointu123 Месяц назад

When leaving a clear bottle (both glass and plastic) in direct sunlight be aware of fire hazard.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

good call out

@emilnorth-ld9dq 17 дней назад

An old gas water heater can be turned in to a wood fired water heater and distiller with some copper pipe and cooling tank,just leave it a open system to avoid bursting ,you can dig a hole and set water heater on for burn box ,after you take out gas burner,make sure the tank is good not busted.

@waterfilterguru 16 дней назад

Interesting idea, thanks for sharing the tip!

@emilnorth-ld9dq 16 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru yur welcome

@akbychoice 7 дней назад

Friends heated all of their water using a wood fired water heater because they lived off grid. It’s surprising how well they work with a small amount of wood.

@johnmal5975 Месяц назад

Also consider reverse osmosis via counter top models. They only pull 30 watts when running. They also have solar powered portable units as well. You can literally throw the hose into a water source and filter it on demand. Great video love the various options. Personally I have several options each has their strengths and weaknesses. The world is so crazy right now and clean water is a necessity for survival.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Thanks for the comment and feedback! One quick note about reverse osmosis - it should not be used as primary treatment for untreated surface water due to high risk of membrane fouling and bacterial recontamination. It's a great option as long as water is properly pre-treated to remove suspended solids and disinfect it first.

@Missmiss1718 Месяц назад

Any suggestions on models?

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

@@Missmiss1718 Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o is the best countertop RO I've tested so far. To reiterate again, you shouldn't use it as primary treatment for untreated, raw surface water or water that's potentially microbiologically contaminated. The water would need to be disinfected first, and have any suspended solids filtered out

@chupacabra304 Месяц назад

I remineralize our RO water and love the refreshing flavor and taste

@organizedchaoslife Месяц назад

@@chupacabra304 We have RO in our house. What do you use to remineralize it?

@danthomas9688 4 дня назад

I would be very hesitant to filter canal water here in South Florida, even with the best filters. You will find insecticides, fungicides and herbicides in that water. The fish seem to do pretty well in it and most people throw them back in after they catch them. But once in a while I will see someone put their catch in a bucket and take it home to eat.

@waterfilterguru 4 дня назад

This is a great example of why it's important to have not only proper methods of water disinfection on hand and ready for an emergency, but also proper filtration that can target contaminants like insecticides, fungicides and herbicides that might be present in surface water

@_evilqueen Месяц назад

So in a case where you're stuck drinking water that's untreated, like a pond, you'd have to try to account for every contaminant possible. I'm thinking that would involve multiple steps. Can you recommend an emergency water treatment plan? I'm thinking something like, coffee filter then Berkey (or not? Pro one?) Then boil or UV. Would that work?

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Yes! I made an entire video all about that, check it out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Btqqwd_cLiA.html

@sueelliott4793 5 дней назад

In primary school, we learned to filter water using rocks, stones, and pebbles

@waterfilterguru 5 дней назад

Like this? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3uzXeCnzf0c.html

@vangildermichael1767 Месяц назад

get a (big berky) gravity fed water filter. It makes (stagnet pond water) into sweet water. A little expensive, it's about $500. But, evenso that it might be "slower" than a person wants. It does have a 5 gallon reservoir . Fill it up at night, and in the morning. Then you have a 5 gallon buffer of clean water. Worth every penny. Evenso, be sure to get the "priming" kit. Off the shelf they intend you to use the faucet to prime your new filters up. In the wood, no faucet. You need the kit. I think it was $20 about. enjoy.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Berkey (and similar gravity fed filters) alone is not sufficient protection for filtering untreated surface water that is microbiologically unsafe. The water should be properly disinfected either with chemicals prior to filtration or boiling or UV post-filtration. I'm currently working on a video diving deep into the deception companies like this have used to sell their filters as sufficient for emergency preparedness and filtering untreated surface water. Stay tuned

@vangildermichael1767 Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru OK, so Berkey is feeding me a line of horse poop. I believe you. What they are telling me ((stagnet pond water will be good for drinking). Their pitch does not quite sound right. I mean, yeah. It, "IS" possible. But not for a "gravity fed" system. And not for $500. I am excited to hear your insights. carry on.

@wolf-ls7jx 5 дней назад

Actually, berkeys were used long before there was plumbing in places like Africa. Pretty sure it would be fine, however, in a grid down situation, I would boil all of it first. The original filters are silver impregnated. Silver kills bacteria. That's why it's safe.

@waterfilterguru 5 дней назад

@@wolf-ls7jx the silver impregnated into the filter is to prevent bacteria growth in the filter itself - not disinfect the water. It's vital to understand the difference. Always use a proper method of disinfection, such as boiling like you said

@vangildermichael1767 4 дня назад

@@wolf-ls7jx {Silver kills bacteria. That's why it's safe.} woohoo, that's what I was thinking. That's also why those filters are so very expensive. But it works, and it's fast (couple hours is fast to me 'i'm old")

@user-nw7xj8ze7v 9 дней назад

i LOVE my Berkey. I hate they are in a battle

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

Glad to hear it - don't rely on Berkey filters alone to filter untreated surface water. Make sure to disinfect it properly

@annehinde9302 7 дней назад

Glass bottle heat on plastic creates estrogens.Thanks for this helpful info.

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

Thanks for your comment, I'm glad the video was helpful! It's good to note that an emergency or survival situation, you might not have the choice between glass of plastic. Keep in mind this is a practical method to disinfect water to make it safe for consumption in the short term. Microbiological contamination poses immediate risk of illness, whereas contaminants potentially leached by a plastic bottle pose more risk of chronic exposure.

@juliamarsh2077 9 дней назад

Be careful if the grey water from your sinks, shower and washing machine is recycled in your home and used to flush your toilets. Thank you for telling us that you need to boil water for longer at altitude. How about solar stills? can they perhaps be used to safely make use of swimming pools and hot tub water as well as lakes or deep puddles? Lastly, would investing in a collapsible water container be a good idea for someone living in a place with limited storage space, so they could fill it up if there was for example a storm warning.

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

Hey thanks for your comment! Solar stills are another great method to make water safe to drink which I missed! They work on the same principal as distillation - water evaporates, leaving contaminants that are unable to do so behind. Having a collapsible water storage container on hand and ready to fill is better than nothing, but not the same as already having stored water. The risk here is you never know when the tap will shut off, unless you have another method to fill it.

@mskulagal 5 дней назад

Great information but what do we who live in desert climates (AZ) do for storing water? In the summer our garages get close to 90 degrees. We have some water storage in our bedroom but can’t put all of it in there. Too hot upstairs. I’m at a loss - help! Thank you!

@waterfilterguru 5 дней назад

If you don't have a basement then the garage is probably your best bet as it's out of direct sunlight. If someone else has a better solution, I'd love to hear it

@lifeisgood-victoria796 18 дней назад

Let's not forget bleach tablets. They will last 3-5 years if stored properly (cool, dark place, sealed container); whereas liquid beach lasts from 6-12 months.

@waterfilterguru 18 дней назад

Thanks for the comment! This is mentioned at 4:34 😉

@julesprice5805 28 дней назад

My understanding is that water treatment products, tablets/drops will really mess up your stomach biome. I just treated my tap water that was put through a berkey system with fluoride filters and berkey black filters so it will store for 5 years. My goal is to refilter before drinking. The question is, how long can you store filtered water without adding anything, if its kept in tthe dark?

@waterfilterguru 27 дней назад

The risk with storing filtered water without any preservative chemical is always going to be bacteria growth, even if stored in the dark. You could always disinfect it before using it for consumption, of course.

@tenaoconnor7510 Месяц назад

I haul water in plastic jugs at the moment. I use Arizona 1 gallon juice jugs because they are easier to carry than milk jugs and milk jugs always smell funny if you don’t wash the heck out of them. Are they safe to use to store a few gallons for shtf if the water is changed every few months? Even just for washing water. I don’t have a lot of extra money to buy those 5 gallon storage jugs. Broke a water pipe a while back and it’s not fixed yet so I have a few containers for different things. I have some cat litter jugs for flushing (2 small) and 3 large for washing dishes and stuff and nine Arizona jugs for drinking and cooking. I do laundry at my son’s house. I have a Zero water pitcher but I need a new filter, is that one ok or should I get something different? Wondering 🤔

@waterfilterguru 28 дней назад

ZeroWater provided strong contaminant reduction in our testing, but of course it all depends on what contaminants are present in your water. It's essential to replace the filter according to the manufacturer's instructions.

@K_ballet День назад

Would you point me in the right direction of a gutter/barrel rainwater collection system? Thank you!

@waterfilterguru 11 часов назад

Do you plan to use the water for consumption?

@K_ballet 11 часов назад

@@waterfilterguru Not sure either consumption or cleaning. We have some drinking water stored up but it’s only 25 gallons or so.

@barbaraferron7994 6 дней назад

Before refrigerators ice was cut from ponds. I read that this ice could be used in drinks as well as ice boxes.Q: How was that safe?❓Did freezing kill the bacteria?❓Can you use icicles or as a safe water source?❓

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

That's a great question! People used to cut ice from ponds to keep things cool before refrigerators. Probably even using it for drinks. But here's the thing: that ice was far from safe. Theres a reason life expectancy was much shorter in the past. Freezing doesn't always kill all bacteria that can make you sick. Icicles wouldn't be safe either, as the roof of the building poses risk of contamination, including bacterial contamination.

@barbaraferron7994 6 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Then what about rain water catchment systems? I saw on PBS "This Old House" that in Bermuda every one uses rain water from their roofs because there's no other source of water there.

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

@@barbaraferron7994they have water treatment systems in place to make the water potable

@WhiteDwarfVR4 Месяц назад

Zerowater filter on my kitchen countertop and a Grayl geopress goes where I go. Along with a couple millbank bags. The bag that houses my Grayl also has a separate aquamira filter and accompanying silicone hoses. Lastly, sometime ago I came across a fellow near me selling food grade IBC totes for $75 a piece, they formerly contained rum. Not a big fan of using bleach, but for that kind of volume it's not a bad option.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Right on, thanks for sharing! It's good to note that ZeroWater should only be used with properly treated water - don't rely on it in an emergency unless you've disinfected the water first!

@joycewedel9084 9 дней назад

What is the best water to buy? Distilled? Spring water? Osmosis? Purified? Ty

@waterfilterguru 9 дней назад

To store away for drinking purposes? Anything but distilled, really.

@markcocks5295 9 дней назад

Water needs to contain minerals or the water pulls them out of your body, which is not good. Distilled water is only water as all the minerals get left behind in the distillation process. Do some Google research on this for better information than I can give here.

@organizedchaoslife Месяц назад

Thanks for this info. You mentioned that ceramic filters can be used pretty much indefinitely (which I have heard elsewhere also), however when I went to the ProOne site, they recommended replacing every 6 months or every 1,000 gallons. Could you explain or do a video on this?

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

That's because the Proone filter is not only ceramic, it's carbon on the inside. The carbon can only adsorb a certain amount of contaminants before it needs to be replaced.

@organizedchaoslife Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru Thanks. That makes sense. So do you recommend others that are fully ceramic and do they do as good of a job filtering water?

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

It all depends on the ceramic filter and size of pores it has. That's one setback of ceramic filters is that you never know for sure and pore size can vary from product to product.

@organizedchaoslife Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru Very interesting. Looks like I need to do more research. 😁

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

@@organizedchaoslife Yep even with ceramic filters for that reason its always a good idea to also disinfect, just to be on the safe side

@stevenbetsy 3 дня назад

Is it safe to use a LifeStraw water filter with hot tub water?

@waterfilterguru 2 дня назад

Yes, but keep in mind the lifestraw won't be capable of addressing any chemical contaminants present, like chlorine or disinfection byproducts that might be present.

@ralphaelalfaro6023 17 дней назад

Question. +/_25yrs ago I was listening to a late night radio show. The guest suggested burying water in containers. He implied that nature kept water stable that way. I filled about 6 empty bleach bottles and placed them in an out of the way full shade area in my back yard, but did not bury them. A few months ago I found them, still full. The caps had become brittle but the water inside was as clear as can be. I won't use for consumption but decided to keep for flushing if needed. Any thoughts on this? Also, I advise never use empty milk jugs. They can not be made sterile, period. Also, I have saved some large 1.75l licour bottles (both clear plastic and clear glass) and some 1qt, & 1ltr clear glass beer bottles which I've just learned how to sterilize. Have not decided how to use these yet, maybe storage but for sure happy to learn of the sodis method. Thanks for the info. Good stuff.

@waterfilterguru 17 дней назад

Hi thanks for sharing, good question. The most nefarious contaminants are undetectable by our senses, so even if the water looks clear, doesn't have a smell or taste, does not mean it's clean and safe. In your example, the plastic container may have leached chemicals into the water over the years, but you can't tell just by looking at it or smelling it. I'd advise following the water storage tips in this video, and changing your stored water every 6 months

@ralphaelalfaro6023 8 дней назад

Thanks for your response. I 100% agree about the chemical leeching. Like I said, I would only use at this point for flushing(maybe cleaning?) I'm new to this subject and agree to rotation as the safer method for any/all item. Will look more into your methods, particular the sodis method. What method is there to test water at the novice level? Any?

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

@@ralphaelalfaro6023 check out this video! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QO9i3dlXaOw.html

@rebeltoo37 2 месяца назад

Good stuff. Think So Cal. A Pool is it!!!! Short vid on using that??? Not for 10$ just what it takes.

@waterfilterguru 2 месяца назад

Great thanks for the idea/ request, I'll see what I can do

@tennesseeterri Месяц назад

The pool water will only work if it's NOT a salt water pool. Must be a chlorine pool unless you can distill the water.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

@@tennesseeterri Good callout

@Eyes0penNoFear Месяц назад

@@tennesseeterria saltwater pool could still be used if you have access to other sources of drinkable water. Mix a bit of the saltwater into your fresh water and you almost get Gatorade 😉

@user-cv4ew3yl5m 8 дней назад

What do we fill container with? Tap water ok?

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

For emergency water storage?

@user-yd3uh4pz5e 2 месяца назад

Consider having 3 gallons of water a day per person. 1 to drink, 1 to shower, 1 to cook food.

@Zaku186 2 месяца назад

you dont need sterilized water to bathe. if its clean enough to swim in its clean enough to bathe in.

@waterfilterguru 2 месяца назад

And at least a 1-2 week supply of drinking/ cooking water would be ideal

@sixoffive Месяц назад

After hurricane we were without for nine days. We had bottled drinking, tap in buckets, and rainwater. Rainwater was for flushing. At the end we (wife and I) used a total of 72 gallons. There was still a boil notice after all was restored.

@bryanhumphrey4072 Месяц назад

3 gallons per day is a lot more realistic than the recommended 1 gallon per day a lot of people subscribe to.

@sixoffive Месяц назад

In the UK people are told something like 1.5 liters a day per person. Must be just for tea.

@goldpath99 7 дней назад

SODIS Without heated Plastic = No Zeno-Estrogens / Endrocrine System Disruptors / Carcinogenic Chemicals (Use Glass Instead) = Prolonged Hormone Balance, Mental, Emotional, and Physical Stamina. It's the little things that get us in the end if not aware, so I hope this helps, in additition to this clever video.. Be well

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

Thanks for your comment! Keep in mind that these tips about SODIS are intended for use in an emergency situation to disinfect water. This wouldn't be a recommended method for long term disinfection.

@goldpath99 7 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru All good.. I just throw intended helpful info like confetti during Solar CME's sometimes, lol... Sorry..! I should increase my Magnesium and Potassium levels, and maybe some L-Theonine also, for less insomnia and impulsiveness maybe..! This set of sporadic solar ejections caught me off guard, with the reverberation timing of geomagnetic fluctuations. Anxiety and survival mode are symptoms from it temporarily.. Time for a workout in nature/ get grounded again barefooted, to relieve stray static charge buildup/ restlessness, after supplements.. Have a good day and be well mister 🙂☯️

@tpotts4 8 дней назад

My rainwater in my collection barrel always gets full of algae. Not sure what to do about it

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

Add 1/8 teaspoon on unscented bleach for every gallon of water in the barrel. Let it sit 24 hours before use.

@akbychoice 7 дней назад

Add a screen/gravel/sand and charcoal layered container above to filter water before it goes into your storage. We used this with our cistern on our farm. Ours was built with trays so we could change out each of the media individually.

@cathyhumphries5870 8 дней назад

CAN YOU USE A 1 GALLON CLEAR PLASTIC JUG IN THE SUN? ❤️🙏 THANKS

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

Yes, but it will take longer for the water to sterilize compared to smaller vessels

@Lyn4817 6 дней назад

Don't rely on one form of purification of water. Ensure you have at least three forms of water purification. One for a static situationa (at home), one for when your on the move (in you car, bike etc.) and one form for when your on foot (literally hicking on foot or walking distances). On top of that I always ensure we have water purification tablets on hand as they will cover any situation, especially when you first become deprived of city or town water treatment plants for drinking water. The draw back of the tablets is they do have an expiry date so periodically they need to be replaced. It pays to keep a file of tablets in your work bag etc in case you get stuck away from home. I trust no water treated from city or town supplied water particularly with the increase fracking that's being carried out. Not all bottled water can be trust by what the label claims. Water will keep indefinitely but it will go flat but, it will still save your life if its uncontaminated. If your stranded in your car, particularly in hot weather, DON'T use the radiator water in your car as it normally has a coolant mixed in with it. Research how to get water when stranded without any water and desperately need water staying in one place overnight. You can find a way to do so in survival skills in the Australian bush or outback. Frankly even when times are good, we never travel by car, without spare water for us and the car radiator, just in case. In normal circumstances but during either physical labour in hot temperatures or successive days of high temperatures, keep a form of electrolytes on hand, paying attention to young children or the elderly. You can now buy commercial Electrolyte drinks in shops. Replacement powdered electrolyte to mix at home with water is good to have on hand. Again they have an expiry date so need to be aware. If extreme dehydrated, drink room temperature water initially. Saving cold water until you no longer need to replace your bodies electrolytes. A sure way of telling you need to replace electrolytes is if you feel headachy, light headed and or dizzy and can't understand why, in hot weather. The elderly will likely tell you they aren't thirsty, just get them to sip the electrolyte replacement. Children do well if you give them a ice block or icy pole replacement, which you can do yourself or buy from a pharmacy. If your Pharmacy doesn't carry electrolyte replacement preparations you can buy the powder style online. Dehydration is dangerous for all living creatures so don't forget to keep your pets water station clean and filled, but kept it in the shade and never leave your children, the elderly or pets in a car with all the windows up. It's highly likely you may need to replace a window if the Police are called as they won't hesitate to break the window to save anyone or anything in a parked vehicle.

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

Thanks for your very insightful comment!

@MariaVazquez-du3st 11 дней назад

Does UV treatment have effect on tap water?

@waterfilterguru 10 дней назад

UV is primarily used to address microbiological contaminants. Tap water that's been treated at the city water plant typically isn't at risk of microbiological contamination, as it's disinfected with chemicals. However if there is a water treatment system in the home that removes the residual disinfectant, it creates an environment where bacteria can grow, which is one reasons some folks might want to use a UV system with tap water. UV can also be used to do chlorinate tap water, but its not the recommended method.

@MariaVazquez-du3st 10 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Thank you very much for the help!

@Zaku186 2 месяца назад

are the hollow fiber and carbon replacement filter for the burkey on amazon any good?

@waterfilterguru 2 месяца назад

I've not tested those yet, so can't say as of now

@Zaku186 2 месяца назад

@@waterfilterguru Ok i know you get flooded with requests to test specific filters so i wont dogpile on. you will get to it if/when you do. no rush.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

@@Zaku186 I'll add this to my list! Is there a specific brand/ model you are referring to?

@Zaku186 Месяц назад

@@waterfilterguru I would really love to see you test the Frizzlife. AT85 filter for their G210 filter. it may just be cleaver marketing but i get the impression from this company they are actually trying to make well thought out solutions to water purification. and not just "products for consumers" that is only intended to sell and make them money not actually perform a function to a standard.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

I'll look into it, thanks

@tarinindell8217 8 дней назад

Can we get an update for this video, specifically for good methods for urban/subruban/industrial areas? Its much more simple to clean water from a forest creek with no humans upstream than to have to clean water from pools. city pothole puddles, and water that has brake dust or industrial contaminants. Most people will live in areas where these are just as important as trying to kill the micro organisms that cause beaver fever.

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

The methods described in this video apply to both urban and rural areas alike! In an emergency situation, microbiological contaminants pose immediate risk, and should be the primary concern., no matter the location.

@meusatrumtempestas Месяц назад

"Hot water heater" Why would you need to heat hot water? J/K ;-) Some great water tips indeed.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Think of it as a giant tank with 40-50 gallons of water ready to use if you no longer have water coming from the tap 😉

@wallychambe1587 Месяц назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@MariaVazquez-du3st 11 дней назад

What is your take on a viewer's post that glass blocks UV rays, so glass container would not be effective for the solar treatment? That's not something I had heard before.

@waterfilterguru 10 дней назад

Check out this study, they tested UVA and UVB radiation transmitted through various types of glass. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19614895/ UVA radiation blocked depends on the type, color, and thickness. UVB radiation was completely blocked by all glasses. According the Healthline, about 95% of all radiation from sunlight is UVA radiation. www.healthline.com/health/skin/uva-vs-uvb#comparison-chart

@MariaVazquez-du3st 10 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Thank you so much for the information and the link!

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

@@MariaVazquez-du3st You're welcome

@spockmcoyissmart961 4 дня назад

Shut off the gas/electric before draining water from your hot water tank. Swimming pool water great for toilet use.

@waterfilterguru 4 дня назад

Great callout!

@GHE2005 13 дней назад

Truthfully, there are so many discrepancies regarding the water filter system to use & what method to treat ur water leaves us wondering what is true or not & who is telling the truth? That solar method using plastic holding the water sitting in the sun, what? I thought plastic is bad for us? That idea does not sit right for me.

@waterfilterguru 13 дней назад

These are tips for securing clean water in preparation for or during an emergency situation.

@clydegray9714 7 дней назад

@GHE2005 when your thirsty enough ask around and see who cares. Thus giving you motivation to try the many options purifying water. You'll know which ones to complain about. Providing your among the living. No one owes you nothing. Nothing

@unherdac 6 дней назад

Been prepping since 2014 and all these methods are well known for acquiring potable water. The guy in this video is merely providing info to those with a normalcy bias towards being prepared. These tips work with a few caveats. One being, you should do several methods to insure potable (drinkable) water. Example: prefilter your water with a cloth like a handkerchief before running it through a filter to extend the filter life. Then boil (learn how to make a fire) your water or treat with bleach or iodine. Another caveat is that bleach isnt effective against Crypotosporidium - a nasty parasite. Likewise, iodine isnt effective against Giardia - an equally nasty parasite. I have over 250 gallons of clean potable water stored in my home, yet I still plan to filter and boil it before use. Waterbourne sickness is vital to avoid. My rain barrel water is prefiltered before going into the barrel by using an Intex pool pump filter. I just use foam filters and let it flow into the barrel by gravity - no power needed. This keeps the rain water from getting rank from sludge accumulation. In the matter of heated plastic, yes, in the long run the microplastics will have an adverse effect on your health. But remember the average human can only live 2-3 days without water. So we are talking about saving yourself from immediate death from dehydration as opposed to months to years of drinking microplastics. If plastic is that concerning to you, just use a glass container - it's commonsense. What would be even better for you is if you started storing clean water TODAY instead of waiting to use this knowledge in an emergency instead of contending with some random guy on YT thats just trying to inform people. Do your own research and be prepared. Finally, another way to filter water that wasn't touched on is by using a cloth between 2 buckets or containers. Drape half the cloth into the bucket or container with dirty water and then drape the other half into the clean empty bucket. By utilizing surface tension and capillary action, the water will drain from the dirty bucket and into the clean bucket, producing rather clear looking water. The clear water should still be filtered and/or boiled or treated before drinking. Most of the methods in the video will take time. Preparation and planning is the key.

@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly Месяц назад

Do not store containers directly on concrete.

@waterfilterguru Месяц назад

Good call out

@blackfootindian7371 7 дней назад

Remember if you have fluoride in your water when you boil the water the fluoride goes through a chemical change and becomes fluorine which is more poisonous than fluoride.

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

It's also good to note that concentrations of contaminants that can't evaporate with water will increase after boiling as the overall volume of water will decrease

@L.Fontein7 4 дня назад

Which means every time I've boiled water to make a cup of tea, or make pasta, etc. I've been ingesting fluorine?

@bonnieupton4114 4 дня назад

Yikes

@msjkay16 День назад

"Steven Slott, a spokesperson for the American Fluoridation Society, said fluoride "is a negatively charged atom of the naturally occurring element fluorine. Fluoride can therefore not be turned into fluorine as it is already a component of that element." Boiling water doesn't turn fluoride into fluorine.

@cyberqueen777 3 дня назад

I'm highly sensitive to plastic, BPA Free is actually worse than BPA. It's difficult to store pure water without using plastic.

@waterfilterguru 2 дня назад

Interesting, would you be able to share the resource where you learned "BPA free plastic is actually worse than BPA"? I'd love to learn more about what you're referencing here

@crazysquirrel9425 10 дней назад

To store water for a long time, sanitize it first, then FREEZE IT. Keep frozen until needed.

@waterfilterguru 10 дней назад

Great tip, although hard to implement, I'd imagine. If the power goes out, your water melts. You'd also need multiple freezers to store larger volumes of water, which could get costly in terms of energy requirements

@crazysquirrel9425 10 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru Winter time comes to mind. So does an ice house. Of course you need 1,000's of pounds of ice to get through the warmer months but by then you have other sources of water available. People used to store ice in an ice house. Also, ever hear of an Ammonia refrigerator?

@billbaum6721 13 дней назад

MY BROTHER THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP MY GOD BLESS.YOU IN JESUS.NAME

@waterfilterguru 13 дней назад

Thanks for watching!

@davidlee8551 9 дней назад

No! Clear glass blocks most of the UV (Ultra Violet rays that disinfect! I am not an expert- Apparently only Very expensive quartz glass allows UV rays through! Check it out- If I am wrong I would apologize!

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

@everfreesnarrations35 7 дней назад

Fair warning, do not drink distilled water. You have to add minerals back into it for it to be safe, as drinking distilled water can remove minerals from your body, which is a very bad thing.

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

I believe that risk is associated with consumption of demineralized water over a period of time, but I could be wrong. Can you share a resource with this info?

@kimmyk1 5 дней назад

Thanks. Good to know

@mirandabrady8033 2 дня назад

One or two grains of Celtic Salt under the tongue helps.

@happyautumn3938 7 дней назад

I wonder how far this guy would go on the Appalachian trail?

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

Farther than you 😁

@billbaum6721 13 дней назад

DO YOU HAVE MORE WATER PLEASE

@waterfilterguru 13 дней назад

Sorry, I don't understand your comment/ question

@chronicwizardmargol7265 7 дней назад

Boiling water in rural farm country can actually concentrate Nitrates in the water exposes pregnant women to having blue babies with lack of oxygen in their blood.??

@waterfilterguru 7 дней назад

This is true for any contaminants that can't evaporate with water. Concentrations will increase after boiling as the overall volume of water will decrease

@Nonyabusiness911 2 дня назад

The hot water heater isn’t good drinking water. It’s actually recommended you never cook with it. In a shft I guess I would.

@waterfilterguru 2 дня назад

Which is exactly why its important to also have proper methods of water disinfection and filtration prepared as well 😉

@FKBUSH1 5 дней назад

The water must be clear for the sun to disinfectant it

@waterfilterguru 5 дней назад

Very good point to call out which was missed in the video!

@pinschrunner 7 дней назад

2% of my county is lakes, 20,ooo gallon pool We are good Just avoid the gators and snakes

@waterfilterguru 6 дней назад

Just make sure you're prepared with a proper method of disinfection 😉

@askmisspatience 6 дней назад

Dehumidifier water is not consumable unless treated. When I was gonna use it researched if this is okay. Nope. If there’s an emergency requiring water conservation would rather treat water or use a filter system like ProOne than not to be safe then sorry. Would not wanna get sick when hospitals are dealing with a lot during an emergency. Distillation compared to ceramic filter is nutritious. Ceramic filters allow restoration of water quality. Distillation removed everything and considering the body needs nutrients for health prefer filtered. This is a great video to help inform people so they don’t freak out. Never hurts to know how to handle circumstances just in case, imo

@waterfilterguru 5 дней назад

Thanks for your comment. This goes to show the importance of not only being prepared to source water, but also having sufficient treatment methods, including filtration, on hand and ready.

@davidmercer5561 11 дней назад

Pools, lakes and streams are all totally fine if you have a burkee. This and a water pump and a 50 gal water drum, and you'll be fine.

@waterfilterguru 11 дней назад

I disagree. Proper disinfection is vital. Berkey alone does not disinfect the water.

@angelacastagna3824 7 дней назад

You must disinfect first, then filter.

@kathy2940 10 дней назад

I don’t think you can drink the rainwater off your roof if you have tile roof. It’s OK if we like washing dishes and washing things like that, but I wouldn’t drink it.

@waterfilterguru 10 дней назад

Yeah only if it's been properly treated should you consume rainwater from a catchment system

@user-yk7vd4zg3r 10 дней назад

How are you planning to flush toilets?????

@waterfilterguru 9 дней назад

If there's no longer water coming to the home during an emergency situation, would you rather use that water for one single flush, or to save and treat for drinking purposes?

@user-yk7vd4zg3r 9 дней назад

@@waterfilterguru why in the world would you suggest you have to chose. The point is to plan for all contingencies.

@bluemm2852 4 дня назад

@@user-yk7vd4zg3rYou would definitely need to choose unless you have ALOT of water. In a real situation don't think you will be able to maintain your current living standards.

@markbajek2541 9 дней назад

You probably don't want to drink the dehumidifier water, that's generally got some heavy metals in it.

@waterfilterguru 8 дней назад

Thanks for the heads up - even better reasons ensure you're prepared with proper water treatment on hand for your situation

@angelacastagna3824 7 дней назад

What about filtering it first?

@markbajek2541 7 дней назад

@@angelacastagna3824 I guess, you could try to filter out, cadmium, or what ever is leaching off the evaporators, into a bucket that isn't meant for potable water. Perhaps you could just use the water for some other non food based purpose .