What containers can be used to store water?
• Water should be stored before a disaster occurs, in thoroughly sanitized food-grade plastic or glass containers: • • First, wash the inside and outside of each container with soap and hot water. • Next, sanitize containers with a solution of 1 teaspoon of non-scented household bleach per quart of water. • Finally, rinse thoroughly with plain clean water. • Avoid using milk containers because they can be hard to clean. Bacteria can grow quickly in a milk container, contaminating the water stored in it. However, if there is no alternative, special care should be taken when sanitizing these containers. • Avoid using bleach containers for drinking water storage because they are not made of food-grade plastic. Water stored in them to use for washing could mistakenly be used for drinking, with serious consequences.
