| Home : WATER : Water Storage Water Storage First, you must have sufficient supply to meet your needs beyond just day-to-day uses. Because water is so essential, you should prepare for times of draught. What this means is storing enough water for long periods of usage. Rains are unpredictable, so your system should be designed to sustain you until the next rain. How much water do you need? This is a very important question that most of us never ask. You need enough to drink, your garden, livestock, and cleaning, including dishes, yourself and clothing. Evaluate what you use and find ways to use less. You never need water for human waste. This is an unnecessary and unsanitary waste of water. Please refer to our information on waste Once you review your usage of water, you will find that you can get away with very minimal needs and still have plenty of water to go around. A small farm can operate on less than 10,000 gallons of water a year. Be creative and conservative with water.
Your storage tank should be sealed against light to prevent algae and other phototropic organisms from growing in it. Suitable containers can be made from plastic, fiberglass, or even concrete. Filter the water before it runs into the tank and after it leaves it. Aeration can help with keeping the bacteria from growing in the water as well. Run a small aquarium-type air pump through your tank to ensure a good supply of oxygen to the water. Additional Resources:
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The second important thing to remember is that the quality of your water really determines how valuable it really is. If you have 10,000 gallons of bad water, you can’t support much. So, your storage must be clean and your supply should be filtered and maintained properly to ensure that your water will be usable when you need to use it.