A great reason to store water---Toledo, Ohio residents on restrictions

[Flagwaver]

Algae overgrowth has Toledo, Ohio residents going without water. This is a good example of why we all should prepare for water, food, and shelter emergencies. It doesn't have to be a TEOTWAWKI event to reveal the need to prepare.

http://www.aol.com/article/2014/08/03/ohios-4th-largest-city-has-no-drinking-water/20941067/?icid=maing-grid7|netscape|dl3|sec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D510297

[jimmycthemd]

This is exactly the type of scenario that got my wife to at least put up with my prepping. We have some tornados in GA so, what if a tornado hits one or more water treatment plants? Water, other than air, is about the most critical resource and needs frequent if not constant replenishment. Having a few week supply on hand can mean the difference between a pain in the arse situation and an outright disaster. A replenishment plan (and several deep backups to the plan) is where I started. Also several methods of purification for both biological and chemical contaminates.

Still working on refining the plans and making them less work. I test the purification plans regularly with off the shelf kits as well as lab tests. This is the point where a lot of folks drop the ball. Do you actually test the results of your water purification methods? If so, how?