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Storing Water
Store at least one gallon per person per day, with a two-week supply as a practical target for a fixed location.
Containers
Use food-grade containers marked with recycling code 2 (HDPE). Never reuse containers that held milk or fruit juice — residual sugars and proteins support bacterial growth no matter how well you rinse.
Keep containers off bare concrete. Plasticizers migrate and the floor stays cold enough to cause condensation cycles.
Rotation
Commercially bottled water carries a manufacturer date; rotate it every two years. Water you bottled yourself from a treated municipal supply should be rotated every six months.
Store away from sunlight and away from gasoline, pesticides, or solvents — vapors permeate plastic over time.