[appalachian_dweller]

We have 2 55 gallon food grade barrels. They will be used to catch rain water. The downspouts from the roof gutters will be modified to drain into the barrels. Note, this is just a supplemental supply to the creeks and streams that run though the property.

In the country, water is easy to come by. Not so in the cities.

[goodwithagun]

I have one barrel that I can use and a Berkey filter. I love that thing. We have it sitting beside our main kitchen sink and refill it constantly. Since using it we have become quite sensitive to chlorine in the water. I can even smell the chlorine when I'm filling the Berkey. We use Berkey filtered water in the kids’ humidifiers and in our Kuerig, and we've never had a problem with clogs or buildup. We had that problem all the time with our old Britta and Pur filters. I do need to get a couple sets of extra filters. I think they come pre-sealed from Berkey, and I might order a few extra personal water bottles. Those can be stored up to 50 years.