This category will be devoted to survival water. This is something that we all need to have and regardless of our current climate we live in the simple fact of the matter is that fresh water can be difficult to obtain, especially if and when society should collapse. Your knowledge of what to do to make water clean will save your life in the future, furthermore stockpiling a good supply of water for later use is something we all should consider doing.
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The whole purpose of this category is to help you learn or gain tools that will help you gather enough water for your survival. If you don’t have enough or even know how much you need then you will surely die. This is true for any type of situation; even times when hurricanes or blizzards should strike this knowledge will come in handy.
There is a lot you can learn from native tribes throughout history and those in still in existence today. After all they are living basically “off grid” and have to rely on their own sources of water because they don’t have access to a fresh supply of potable water whenever they turn on the tap. This is something that many people get complacent about and ultimately this may just end up killing them.
Ideally you will build a home or put your compound in such an area where a lake or a stream, or even a river flows by. This can then be used as your primary source of water. Planning ahead is crucial here, and storing water is definitely recommended.
Those that choose to live “off grid” voluntarily have developed several techniques and technologies that will help you in the end. Water filtration is something that every homeowner should be aware of. Perhaps even connecting up some sort of backup system to your home would be a good idea? These systems can cost a lot of money so you have to keep that in mind.
Training to clean water professionally is something that many consider as part of their overall preparedness plan. To do this there are several schools and businesses that can help you get certified to clean water so it is safe to drink. Thinking outside of the box here is what is crucial if you want to survive, believe it or not you can learn quite a bit from becoming certified in pool cleaning.
Boiling water is just one part of the overall plan to have enough water for your survival. Testing the water around you for chemicals and having experience doing this is something that many people overlook. A glass of clear water can kill you because of what chemicals or bacteria it may contain, knowing this will literally save your life.
In as much that that has enough food will be able to use their food as leverage those that can clean water can use that knowledge as leverage. People who have skills in the future that will help others survive will end up on top of the food chain so to speak. The time to start learning about this subject is now.
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