Water Barrels (55 gallon) - (a single drum is a 2 week supply of water for 4 people)
- Pros - HUGE supply of water in one location Cons - Very bulky & difficult to move in a worst case scenario, can be difficult to store because of their large size, can be costly depending on method for pick up.
- $15 - Sister Havel found this *AMAZING* site where you can get used 55 gallon drums (food grade) for only $15! They say for $5 you can have them pre-washed out for you. Great deal! Not necessarily what I want all my water in, but a great way to start! Check out the site to schedule a pick up (located in Longmont, CO).
- $38 - Unused water drums at the best price you'll find! Industrial Container (located in SLC) has a HUGE variety of different sized water containers (55, 30, 15, and 5). They also have a large selection of 5 gallon containers (for food storage) and a non-breathable plastic container that when used with the metal lid creates an air-tight seal perfect for food storage! They are in SLC though, so we always pick up some on a visit to the area. Here is their site. I can only vouch for the water containers, drums & food storage containers being a good deal (here's the link for those prices). Also, they have a $50 water drum that has a removable top so you can stack it full of other things if you're moving, etc. :) Doesn't come with the siphon though - that you'll have to get at an additional price.
- $98/$99 Delivered - Emergency Essentials or Costco- Both are offering home delivery, Costco even had a deal where you order 8 and you would save $6 per barrel.
25 Gallon Boxed Water Kit - $34.95 found here (plus shipping & handling)
- Pros - Smaller, easier to find storage possibilities for in your home. Cons - Not as sturdy as the hard plastic containers, so in a worst case scenario can be damaged. Not sure as to the possibility of punctures/breaking them in everyday scenarios. Very expensive for the size.
5/6 Gallon Containers
- Pros - Easier to transport, get water from a "water line" in the worst case scenario. Stackable, easier to put into smaller cars and drain and refill on a regular basis. Cons - Can be expensive compared to the larger drums.
- $10 - Wal-Mart has a 6 gallon container in the hunting/camping section (teal green, thin & stands upright)
- There are a lot of other options, but none as cheap as Wal-Mart (unless you are interested in picking them up at Industrial Container in SLC - then they are about $7)
Water Bottles/Hard Plastic Juice Containers
- Pros - Creates an easy system for rotation, packages already sealed up so makes it easy to take them for emergency situations. Cons - Constant rotation = paying over & over again for bottled water bottles, creates more garbage.
- Prices are constantly changing, but anytime you can get a 16.9 oz. bottle of water for less than 13 cents a bottle, it's a good deal and you should stock up!
- The best price found in town this past weekend was Sam's Club, $3.98 for a 32 pack of Nestle Water. I know that we get it cheaper at Costco though.
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