Milk containers are flimsy and break down.
They’ll work in the short term, but you need to wash and disinfect them with water and about 1tsp of bleach.
Let set for a day, rinse repeatedly and refill.
Go with something more durable, including containers specifically made for water storage.
Definitely have non-potable reserves.
I plan on using the 600gallon kiddie pool.
Thanks both for the advice. I’ll check out the website and look more into specially designed storage containers. Maybe supplement that with the jugs for vehicle and shorter-term storage.
Don’t count on using swimming pool water as a potable source. Its not safe to drink due to all the chemicals that put into swimming pools.
Safe for cleaning and other things besides food.
My little subdivision has a community well. If the power goes out, the pump stops, and eventually, we are all without water. So I keep a five-gallon water jug filled for the occasion. Here in Alaska, the possibility of an evacuation for whatever reason is quite real, so the "bug-out" bags we keep are put together with an eye toward portability. Lightweight food items, like jerky, freeze-dried fruits, vegetables (expensive!) and meals, and the compact and useful items that can be found in REI and other outdoors-oriented retailers are a godsend. DON'T FORGET PLASTIC CUTLERY, TOILET PAPER, AND PAPER TOWELS! (voice of experience...)