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 be considered as a last resort because they may corrode and tend to give water an unpleasant taste. Purifying contaminated water. All water of uncertain purity should be purified prior to use. The best method of purifying water is boiling for 10 minutes. If circumstances prevent this option, an alternate method is to mix water with a sterilizing agent to kill any microorganisms.