Category: Water Storage / Procurement / Treatment

I’ve touted the black Berkey gravity water filters for years. I’ve owned a filter system for over a decade. And they’re mostly good filter systems, but their replacement filters are getting horribly expensive. As of this writing, a pair of black Berkey filters are still $280, which is just too much to recommend … even…

When people think about preparing for SHTF scenarios, food stockpiles and security plans often come first. However, seasoned preppers know that water security is the real cornerstone of survival. Without reliable access to clean water, even the best-prepared household quickly runs into serious trouble. That’s why small towns with private wells are gaining attention. They…

I feel like I prefer to learn things the hard way. As much as I know about preparedness, there’s always some “little” thing that gets me. I discussed one example months ago where I used “low splash” bleach for my water barrels, something I’d never done before, only to later discover that they often contain…

As if the solar storm troubles of last week weren’t enough, we also discovered that we had no water Friday afternoon. Everything was working fine that morning, but then family members started complaining that we had no water pressure at all. Seeing as though most people overexaggerate problems around here, I investigated the problem myself.…

I’d never thought of using a beer keg for portable water storage, but these folks (in the video below) have switched from a hard plastic water storage container to a stainless steel beer keg and love it. But this idea is NOT cheap, since the 3-gallon keg they choose currently runs $120! Add in the…

I’ve been more concerned lately about all things related to my preparedness infrastructure, especially power, food, and water. With concerns over AI draining power and water resources and no signs of slowing down, I’ve had a renewed interest in our water-related preparedness. That’s why, last week, I changed out our water storage only to realize…

I’ve been working at my preparedness for a good twenty years. I’ve learned a ton and know my fair share as a result. But there’s sometimes something that gets me from time to time. It’s usually a “little thing” but still problematic, nonetheless. And that problem has spawned my most recent PSA: beware low-splash (or…

You never know what water access will look like in an emergency, yet it’s the most critical, lifesaving thing to have in your kit. What if water is around but not drinkable? What open water sources can you pull from? Learn what you need to know so an upcoming disaster doesn’t compromise everything you’ve prepped…