By Johnathan Nash
What happens when you turn on the tap and no water runs out?
Or you are far from civilization and freshwater?
We can go at most for three days without drinkable water, but what then?
Water is the most fundamental of survival needs.
While many communities around the world are used to struggling with water shortages, many of us have no clue what we would do in this sort of situation.
Setting up a reliable source of drinkable water is not something that is easily done overnight…
It pays to make these plans well in advance and slowly put resources towards a trusty water source that can keep you and your family safe and hydrated and meet basic hygiene needs too.
Being prepared for a short-term evacuation is important.
But, as we know, some disasters can go on for quite some time, and we may be stuck sheltering in place, so long-term solutions are also needed.
Whether you’re looking for short-term or long-term solutions, this handbook has got you covered.
In this practical and easy-to-follow guide, you will discover:
How quickly we can dehydrate, what the warning signs are, and how to avoid severe dehydration
How much water you need per day – for a child, adult, or larger family
How to assess your water needs and current resources, and come up with the best plans to ensure a reliable water supply, whether you are staying put or bugging out
What is required to store enough water at home, safely
The best ways to store water for longer periods of time
The secret to creating water stashes on a bug-out trail
Where to find water in an emergency, and how to know if it is safe to drink or not
How to make sure water is safe to drink by filtering and purifying it, using many different methods based on what you have at hand
What water is never safe to drink and why
Different water types, from fresh, gray, to black water, and what you can do with each kind
The secret to maintaining proper sanitation, even when there is no running water – based on proven methods used in drought-stricken parts of the world
Simple plumbing know-how to help you set up your water collection systems
And much more.
You might think that plumbing systems and water filtrations sound way too technical for you, but most of the methods are super easy to set up and maintain, especially with the clear explanations and guidance provided in this book.
Once you get going, you will be able to rest safe in the knowledge that your family’s water supply needs are taken care of.
With increasing drought and water shortages, plus the climbing cost of utilities, many of these solutions will also save you money on an everyday basis.
So, what are you waiting for?
140 pages.
