How do we store water?
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Explanation:
Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for 3 days for drinking and sanitation.
Try to store a 2-week supply if possible.
Consider storing more water than this for hot climates, pregnant women, and persons who are sick.
Observe the expiration date for store-bought water.
Replace non-store-bought water every 6 months.
Store a bottle of unscented liquid household chlorine bleach (label should say it contains between 5% and 9% of sodium hypochlorite) to disinfect your water, if necessary, and to use for general cleaning and sanitizing.
Answer:
Tips for storing safe water in a container after cleaning and sanitizing:
Label container as “drinking water” and include storage date.
Replace stored water every six months.
Keep stored water in a place with a cool temperature (50–70°F).
Do not store water containers in direct sunlight.