How to Prepare and Install Your Water Container

1. Place your water container on a solid, flat surface. Wood dividers between the water container and the cement are encouraged.
2. Insert one of the red rubber washers in the fitting that is on the front middle of the water storage container. Make sure that the washer is seated against the inside wall of the fitting.
3. Insert the second red rubber washer in the bottom fitting of the water container.
4. Prepare both of the water spigots to be inserted into the water containers by wrapping the threads of the spigot with teflon tape. Wrap the tape in the opposite direction than the way the spigot screws in; wrap the tape around the threads no more than 1-2 times to make sure it doesn’t put to much pressure against the walls of the black fittings.
5. Insert the taped spigot into the water container’s fittings by pressing it flush against the fitting and twisting in a clockwise motion. Continue twisting the spigot until the threads disappear behind the fitting; you want to make sure the spigot is tight against the red washer. Do this for both spigots.
6. Insert the black plug into the fitting on the top of the water container. This plug does not need tape, it just needs to be tight; it is only there to keep foreign objects out of your water storage container.
7. Your water containers are now ready to be filled with water. Fill your container within 4 inches of the top by using a potable water hose.

Home Water Storage Container Rotation

How Often: FEMA recommends rotating your home water storage every six months if not using “commercially bottled water.” If treated, your water storage can last longer.

Easiest Way: The easiest way to empty your water container is by hooking a potable water hose directly to the spigot on the bottom of your water container. If your water container is located indoors, the bottom spigot allows you to drain your water directly into a floor drain. When stacking your water containers ALWAYS empty the top container before the bottom container.


What to Do With The Old Stored Water: If you don’t want to waste good water, there are many uses for the old water in your water storage containers; you can water your plants, wash your car, or have a water balloon fight. Any way you do it, it’s better not to waste good water (though in some cases, it can’t be helped). You can also use the water to flush toilets or wash a few loads of laundry... just use your imagination and be creative!

How to Treat and Protect Your Long Term Water Storage

Chlorine Drops: Chlorine drops are a great way to treat your water for long term storage. This can allow your water storage to last up to five years.

Avoid Sunlight: Keeping your water out of the sunlight is one of the single most important ways to protect your water storage. WaterPrepared water storage containers do this for you; each water container is made with a special UV protectant similar to sunscreen. By reducing exposure to UV rays, the risk of bacteria growing in your water is minimized. However, it is still best to keep your water container in a cool, dark place.

Check for Leaks: It is recommended to visually check your water containers on a regular basis to verify there aren’t any leaks.