Emergency Water
Sanitizing Bottles for Long Term Storage

1. If bottles have been used previously for other than water storage, you should wash them with soapy water, then rinse thoroughly.

2. Fill container with potable tap water, then add 1 tablespoon bleach (plain bleach, sodium hypochlorite, without fragrances) for each 1 gallon of water. Remember, this is still the sanitation process, not water fit for drinking.

3. Shake well, turning bottle upside down a time or two to sanitize the cap.

4. Let stand for at least one minute, then pour bleach water into the next container. You can use the same bleach water for several containers. Drain the container well and let air dry.

5. Fill clean bottles with water and tightly close with cap. Label bottles with preparation date.

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