HOW MUCH CLOROX?

A.T.Hagan

A.T.Hagan

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On a large scale like a fifty five gallon drum you're really better off to use a pool test kit. What you want is a 1 part per million <i>free chlorine</i> reading.

But lacking a test kit for a <i>clean</i> fifty five gallon barrel of <i>clean</i> water at room temperature then you'd want to use a tablespoon (15 milliliters) of unscented, plain chlorine laundry bleach.

Personally, I like certainty in my water sanitization and given that the chlorine evaporates on its own shortly after the drum is opened I'd use three tablespoons myself. A few hours after it's opened you won't be able to taste the chlorine at all and this will cover any hidden uncertainties.

.....Alan.
 
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Stage 1 – Drinking Water Storage

A 30-day supply of water should be stored in the Stage 1 Shelters. The surface water supply and to a degree, the underground water supply will be contaminated by the impact event. This 30-day supply of water will allow the shelter time to transition to a post-impact source of water and to develop a water treatment capability.

One method for storing water is the use of 55 gallon plastic water barrels. An average person requires a minimum of 2 quarts of water per day. For a Shelter Complex containing 800 individuals, this would equate to a requirement of 400 gallons of drinkable water per day. Eleven barrels per shelter should provide storage for a 30 supply of water. The barrels should be lowered into the shelter and then filled. For long-term storage, water should be sterilized or disinfected. Water stored in plastic or glass containers can be chemically disinfected for long-term storage by treating each gallon with 16 drops of liquid chlorine bleach (Clorox or Puree type bleaches, containing 4% to 6% sodium hypo chlorite). Only regular household bleach should be used, not "fresh scent" bleach. Eleven teaspoons of bleach will disinfects 55-gallons of water. This level of treatment will prevent growth of microorganisms during storage.
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A.T.Hagan

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Shooting Star said:
Alan, we have city water - will that make a difference? 3 tablespoons for 55 gallons? Thank you....
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If your city water is treated by chlorination then I'd go with just one tablespoon and even that may be overkill. This presumes the barrel is sqeaky clean inside and that you seal it tightly after filling.

<strong>If the water is cloudy or below 40º F (4º C)</strong> then double the amount of bleach used. Liquid chlorine bleach is sensitive to UV radiation from sunlight and exposure to air so when using it you should work quickly, out of direct sunlight to get the most potency. Measure quickly and mix briefly. Allow to stand for 30 minutes. After the time is up there should be a faint smell of chlorine. If there is not, repeat the dosage and wait fifteen minutes.

.....Alan.
 
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