A normally active person needs to drink at least 2 quarts of water daily. Children, nursing mothers, and ill people need more. Additional water is necessary for food preparation and hygiene. At least 2 gallons per person per day should be stored. Water should be stored in clean and sanitary containers.
Plastic containers are good because they are lightweight and unbreakable.
Metal containers should be considered as a last resort because they may corrode and tend to give water an unpleasant taste. Purifying contaminated water. In addition to having a bad odor and taste, contaminated water contain micro-organisms that cause diseases such as dysentery, cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis. All water of uncertain purity should be purified prior to use. The best method of purifying water is boiling for 10 minutes.