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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 08:36:46 AM
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We're on Lake Michigan water. I often wonder what would happen if something contaminated our water supply.
I stumbled across this site: http://www.findaspring.com/ I was surprised to learn that there are 2 within driving distance of my home. 1 well is tested the other appears not to be (it's on forest preserve property)
We'd probably have to wait in line for awhile to access it, but I feel a bit better knowing we could get fresh water.
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 09:13:34 AM
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I would store some water just in case. I buy water and the expiration date is 6 months. Believe me, you do not want to be waiting in some line should something happen to the water supply. Look at what people do for Black Friday sales, and that's just for a gift.
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2011 : 07:24:38 AM
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I agree with Julie. All of my efforts at preparation include staying away from crowds until any panic subsides. I've always been more wary of the reaction to a crisis than the crisis itself.
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2011 : 08:01:59 AM
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We found out when we moved here that less than 5 blocks away is a spring that people get water from plus we have a river & 4 lakes in & around our small town so we have access to water that would definitely need filtering ect but its nice to know if ever there is a problem we can get water....I am trying to find some of those very large blue water jugs that go on those water towers in your house or office for free....so that I can have a system set up in the laundry room/ pantry...the biggest thing I have found when we have gone without water for one reason or another is water for the chickens...so I keep as many milk jugs as possible & fill them up in late fall early winter for just in case for the chickens, so far that has helped alot for me....Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2011 : 09:36:19 AM
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You need to be careful of arsenic contamination in springs. Maine has shut down many springs on account of it.
Lorie
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Nov 19 2011 : 09:37:50 AM
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Also, you may have to boil it before using it to drink, especially pond/lake water.
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carolynann
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Carolyn
Branford
FL
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2011 : 2:54:56 PM
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Note to Batznbelfry . . . I had some water stored in milk jugs and they split after a while. I discovered water on the floor in my downstairs kitchen, and that's where it was coming from. FWIW :-)
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 4:56:27 PM
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Sad to say, arsenic is a problem in our area also.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 9:08:44 PM
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thank you hens for the info, I try to rotate them thur out the time I have them, using the 1st one filled each few weeks especially in the winter I take them out to the shop & use them for the chickens...Yes arsenic can be in the water but its not as harmful as you think cause its usually nature not manmade which we all know is deadly, but if I use any water except distilled I run it thur a filtering system I have to help with that.....learned that when we had pipes break at out old 100+ yr old house we once lived in...the goo that was in the pipes was horrifying so started filtering & this house being nearly 100 yrs old i am sure the pipes are icky as well...bet few people filter their chickens water for them..lol...Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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