What is emergency water? How to choose water for disaster preparedness and what kind of water can be used for daily consumption
What is regular stock water? A new approach to preparedness gaining attention
The importance of stocking water for disaster preparedness is widely known.
However, in recent years, the idea of
👉 "regular stock water" – preparing while using it daily
has been gaining attention.
This is a system that allows you to continue your preparations effortlessly by
- using it daily
- replenishing what's been used
.
Estimated amount of water needed in a disaster
As a basic rule for disaster preparedness, the estimated amount of water needed is as follows:
👉 Approximately 3 liters per person per day
- 3 days' supply → approx. 9 liters
- 1 week's supply → approx. 21 liters
Considering the needs of a family, advance preparation is crucial.
Differences between emergency stored water and regular stock water
For disaster water, there are broadly two approaches:
Emergency Stored Water (Long-term Storage Type)
- Storage period: 5-15 years
- Mainly for emergency stock only
- Infrequently used
👉 Suitable for long-term storage, but not typically used daily.
Regular Stock Water (Rolling Stock Type)
- Used daily
- Replenished regularly
- Always kept fresh
👉 This is a highly practical and sustainable method.
Reasons why regular stock water is chosen
Emergency stored water has the challenge of "not being used."
- Expiration date unnoticed
- Troublesome to replace
- Not consumed regularly
In contrast, regular stock water
- can be consumed daily
- always maintains fresh water
- is simple to manage
👉 The main advantage is that it can be continued effortlessly.
3 Important Points when Choosing Water
When choosing water for regular stock, the following points are important:
Drinkability
Because it's water you drink every day,
- it should be mild
- and easy to drink
👉 Drinkability is directly linked to continuity.
Usable in daily life
Rather than being solely for emergency stock,
👉 can it be integrated into daily life?
This is important.
Stable quality
Water is affected by its storage environment, so factors like
- temperature
- light
- air
👉 can potentially alter its quality.
Therefore,
👉 a design that promotes stable quality is also a crucial factor.
Container and Quality Relationship
The importance of the "container" is surprisingly often overlooked.
Generally,
- PET bottles are not perfectly sealed
- and have a property that allows a small amount of gas to pass through
It is said.
Therefore, in the long term,
👉 the thickness and design of the container can affect quality retention.
This is one of the reasons why thick bottles are used for emergency stored water.
The option of natural water
There are various types of water, but
👉 water of natural origin is characterized by its inherent properties.
Unlike artificially adjusted water, it possesses
- a natural balance
- and components formed over many years
👉 These are its characteristics.
The idea of balancing daily life and preparedness
What's important in choosing water from now on is
👉 not to separate daily life from preparedness
.
- Drink it regularly
- It becomes part of your emergency stock
👉 This is the ideal form.
Water habits you want to review along with your new life
April, with its new beginnings, is also a time to review your lifestyle.
- Moving
- Living alone
- Changes in environment
In such circumstances, organizing your water habits and preparedness provides peace of mind.
▶ What kind of water should I choose for my new life?
Summary
Regular stock water is
👉 a new water concept that involves preparing while using it daily.
The important things are:
- That it can be continued
- That it is easy to drink
- That its quality is stable
👉 These three points.
By balancing daily life and preparedness, you can achieve worry-free security effortlessly.
Why not start by reviewing your daily water choices?
