Category: Water Storage / Procurement / Treatment
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Small Rainwater Catch, Does It Work?
Last Friday, my son began to ask me about our water preparedness plan. I was honest; it’s not great. I told him we had eight 55-gallon drums that had clean water we could drink, and six IBC totes collecting rooftop rainwater that would certainly need filtered and then boiled before I would feel comfortable consuming…
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DIY Ceramic Pot Water Filter
I continue to believe that we’re heading for a big problem here in America, and likely the world. Precious resources, like water, will become more expensive and scarce, so I’m always on the lookout for ways to do things on my own. While I have an assortment of water filters, like the gravity-fed Berkey, Sawyer…
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7 Rainwater Harvesting Mistakes
I recently purchased several IBC totes off Facebook Marketplace to supplement our garden watering efforts. Had I watched this video before then, I might have reconsidered the expense and effort I put into the project. At the very least, however, he’s pointed out that algae is a problem, which means I’ll need to blackout my…
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How to Filter and Purify Rainwater
I’d hate to be forced to rely on rainwater alone, but if I must then a quality filtration system is crucial. If you want to copy the design discussed in the video below, please see the video description for links, but be aware that some of the products referenced are no longer for sale because…
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Berkey Water Filter Scam?
I saw this video and immediately wondered if the Berkey filters I bought from Amazon were legit or not. As near as I can tell, they are sold by Berkey on their Amazon storefront. That said, I absolutely have knowingly purchased replicas which look like Berkey filters, but clearly don’t filter like the black Berkey…
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Can You Tell the Difference Between These Water Filters?
Take a close look at the water filters below. Can you tell which one is an authentic black Berkey purification filter and which one is the knock-off? Here’s a closer look at the ends where the water comes out. Aside from some discoloration, they’re still pretty similar… Let me flip them around. Perhaps you’ve noticed…
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Water Purification When Living Off the Grid
Off-grid living means you get your water from Mother Nature and not big business. You might rely on a nearby river or stream, and you may even have a rain barrel to collect what the sky provides. It may not be clean or safe enough to be drinkable, though. Since industrialization and modern farming, more…
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How to Find Water in the Wilderness: Essential Survival Strategies
Unless you happen to get lost in the Land of 1,000 Lakes, one of the biggest problems in surviving in the wild is finding water. The other big resource that has to be found is firewood, which may or may not be a problem, depending on where you are. But water is an issue just…
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How to Make Your Own Bulk Water Filter System
I’ll be honest, it’s DIY projects like this one that make me grateful somebody invested an easier solution, like the Berkey water filter system. But if you’re looking for a truly long-term, bulk water filter, consider a setup like this one which uses rocks, sand, and charcoal to filter almost any water source. According to…