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Posted: 4/30/2021 4:20:41 PM EDT
Ok, you've got hundreds of gallons at your bug-out location. How do you safe-guard it from bacteria, molds, etc.? (I don't want to use iodine or chlorine)

Has anyone tried putting a quantity of vodka in there with it to prohibit any pathogens? If so, how did it work and what was the ratio?
Link Posted: 4/30/2021 5:07:20 PM EDT
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What is the particular issue with chlorine? Its not like you are chlorinating it like a public swimming pool. 3-4ppm is all you need to keep the nasty biologics at bay.
Link Posted: 4/30/2021 5:12:03 PM EDT
[#2]
dilute vodka will support the growth of bacteria.

0.5 to 1.0 ppm of chlorine is plenty.  That's what most city water supplies will have.
Link Posted: 4/30/2021 5:41:43 PM EDT
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The 1980s Navy and USMC standard was that water from an approved source was put at 0.2 ppm, from an unapproved source at 2 ppm, and if in areas of amebic dysentery 5.0 ppm.. It will dissipate over time.
Link Posted: 5/1/2021 2:03:19 AM EDT
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Ok, you've got hundreds of gallons at your bug-out location. How do you safe-guard it from bacteria, molds, etc.? (I don't want to use iodine or chlorine)

Has anyone tried putting a quantity of vodka in there with it to prohibit any pathogens? If so, how did it work and what was the ratio?
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Why not? The human body requires both iodine and chlorine.
Link Posted: 5/1/2021 5:09:37 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/1/2021 5:34:12 AM EDT
[#6]
This is why most people drank beer/low wine/cider in the old days. Kept the water from killing you.

But not the best option anymore certainly. Chlorine, filters, and have ways to collect fresh and you’ll be good to go.
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