Food & Water
Emergency Water Storage & Purification
A deep dive into long-term water storage, treatment chemistry, and sourcing water when the tap runs dry.
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Lesson 1 of 4
Barrels, Tanks, and Rotation
9 min · Moving from cases of bottles to real capacity.
55-gallon drums weigh over 450 pounds full — place them on a level, load-rated floor before filling.
Treat self-filled storage with the manufacturer's preservative or rotate every six months.
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Training Videos
Hand-picked videos from trusted public safety organizations that support this course.
Four Common Ways to Treat Water in an Emergency
Source: Regional Water Providers Consortium
How to Properly Boil Water for Safe Drinking
Source: Tarrant County Public Health
Knowledge Check
Final Assessment
Score 80% or higher to pass and earn your certificate. Finish every lesson first for the best result.
1. How many drops of unscented bleach treat one gallon of clear water?
2. What does a 0.2-micron filter NOT reliably remove?
3. Which household appliance holds 40–80 gallons of usable water?
4. How often should self-filled water storage be rotated?