Posted on 08/06/2014 3:16:16 PM PDT by Kartographer
The situation is very bad. It seems that water in the area is contaminated due to algae in the area, mostly in Lake Erie, which releases a toxin called microcystin when it decays. The algae grows best in warm, shallow waters like those of Lake Erie. It can’t be boiled, boiling only concentrates the toxin. What about filters? Even filters such as Berkey filters have their limitations. They are capable of filtering pathogens and microorganisms, but getting rid of a cyanotoxins is a different story. The way I would deal with the situation would be this: I’d drink the water I have stored, and refill with rain, which in Ireland you would have the opportunity to do so every couple days. While weather is a disadvantage here in general terms, mostly due to the cloudy weather, at the same time the abundance of water is a key strategic asset. Its no accident either. I came here taking into account both the pros and cons, and the availability of water is something I take very seriously. If you look at the rule of 3 it says you cant live 3 minutes without air, 3 hours of exposure, 3 days without water or 3 weeks without food. In just a matter of days, shortages and price gouging of water became the norm in Ohio.
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Preppers’ PING!!
I found this interesting and not just for water prepping as gallons of bleach would be essential during a pandemic.
Magichem Bleach Tabs (makes 10 gallons of bleach per card- 4 cards per order) $24.95
These are very compact, practical, take up very little space, and unlike bottles of liquid bleach, they do not lose power until combined with water into liquid bleach. They are usually not very expensive either, and they will store well for years, ready to be turned into fresh bleach when combined with water.
Just think of how much Evil CO2 the algae is sucking
They are avalable at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Magichem-Bleach-makes-gallons-bleach/dp/B008R1UHVG
Step 1. Have a well.
This was last week I thought they got a all clear?
I’ve read somewhere that storing chlorine powder..the kind they use in pools....can be hazardous....do you know anything like this?
They did, Look ate the date of the article. There is still plenty of good information for the next time.
Done
Looks like the ban was lifted yesterday.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/04/toledo-mayor-says-water-is-safe/13602357/
Lots of noise made about a “disaster” that was really more of an inconvenience.
I haven’t seen anything on storage other than do not store calcium hypochlorite in metal or near metal. You should always wear a duct mask safety glasses and gloves when handling.
"What about filters? Even filters such as Berkey filters have their limitations. They are capable of filtering pathogens and microorganisms, but getting rid of a cyanotoxins is a different story."
What I understand, its only water from Lake Erie via the city system. so lake or pond water thru your Berkey filter would be safe. (there is a way to use only the Berkey filter elment and make your own system with 5 gal buckets...'V')
Obama is more concerned with making Israel surrender.
“The name of the star is called Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they were made bitter.”
Coming soon to a God-hating world near you.
PING PLEASE
Once the chlorine from the bleach has destroyed the algae and the toxins, the water can be boiled to drive off the chlorine.
400,000+ people without safe water, yea just a bump in the road.
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