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Ulthanon t1_jec9hy5 wrote

If one was looking to buy some legit emergency water, now would be the perfect time

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MonsterNog t1_jecljc6 wrote

Doesnt last long enough between emergencies, we only get one disaster level event like once every 3 years

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magew t1_jecy1m3 wrote

Bottled water doesn't go bad after 3 years... am I missing something

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mixtapemusings t1_jecyec0 wrote

The water doesn’t go bad but the bottle becomes the problem. The plastic starts to erode into the water. But it should be fine for 2 years, supposedly, maybe longer if kept in a cold, dark place.

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benifit t1_jee452u wrote

The irony of buying bottled water to avoid ingesting plastics.

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tempmike t1_jedl72n wrote

I keep a few 2.5 gallon jugs of water and rotate them out each year when we go camping.

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_jeremybearimy_ t1_jeejrgb wrote

Yup I do the same, just with 1 gallon jugs. I also use them to water my plants.

Worked out well this week, at most water had been in the jugs for a week, so just poured it into my brita.

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crispydukes t1_jee6erj wrote

This true. I built an emergency food bin in Feb 2020 (I saw what was coming). We opened the water this past summer and it was AWFUL.

Glass jugs may be the way to go if possible.

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siandresi t1_jeeuptk wrote

Yes they should spread out disasters better so they can coordinate mass hoarding activities with inventory supply chains

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green-light-of-death t1_jeeg5rd wrote

buy some storage jugs and treat the water. replace every 6 months.

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MonsterNog t1_jeegcpj wrote

Man I don’t know how to treat water, do I be real mean to it? And replacing every 6 months seems like a waste of money I think I’d rather wait til Godzilla attacks us next time and run out before y’all do

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SomePaddy t1_jeextgd wrote

>Man I don’t know how to treat water

You have to neg it. Tell it you've had much more hydrating beverages and that you're not sure if you're even thirsty anyway.

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PettyAndretti t1_jecknjg wrote

Why, is it on sale ?

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Ulthanon t1_jee1ow0 wrote

If they've over-ordered because of a catastrophe that didn't end up requiring mass bottled water, it should be soon, if it isn't already

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