Ward order

In addition to our stake order, the Willow Springs Ward will also be ordering some additional supplies. These are:
55 Gallon [Water] Storage Barrel - $25.00
Emergency Siphon - $11.67
Storage Bucket/Water Barrel Wrench - $4.27
[the links are to similar items, and not necessarily the exact same items]

Since this is through the ward, please make checks out to me. Money is due by July 15th.

Notes about the 55 gallon storage barrels

*Most people use these barrels for water, though they can be used to store many other items (flour, sugar, etc.

*Barrels are food grade and have only been used once. They have contained mineral water, or liquid sugar; they have never contained soap, chemicals, pickles, cooking oil, or anything else hard to clean.

*Food storage specialists recommend at least 1 gallon of water per person per day. Water is the most essential item in your food storage! Without water, your dehydrated food is worthless.

How to clean new and used barrels

Note: new and used barrels MUST be cleaned out before use!!

1.) Rinse out barrel.

2.) Pour ½ c. bleach and some water into barrel.

3.) If there is a strong flavor concentrate odor, add 10 tsp. baking soda to bleach and water. Vinegar can also be used.

4.) Recap barrel and roll around, getting solution everywhere. You may want to leave the solution in overnight.

5.) Dump out solution and rinse again with plain water.

6.) Fill barrel, leaving 6” gap for freeze expansion.

7.) If you stack your barrels, put plywood between each barrel. You may also want to put a pallet or 2x4s between barrels and the ground. Note: Barrels, when filled, weigh 440 pounds! Put a rope or strap across the lip of the barrel and secure to wall.

How to purify the water

1.) If your tap water has chlorine, your water SHOULD be sterile.

2.) You may wish to add chlorine crystals (see instructions on package—can be found in spa/pool section of home improvement stores), liquid chlorine bleach, or iodine, just in case.

3.) If you use chlorine bleach, use approx 10 tbsp. per 55 gallons.

4.) If you iodine, use 1 small bottle per 55 gallons.

5.) You can also use a water filtration system (such as the one being ordered through the stake in June 2008).

How long can water be stored? The American Red Cross recommends rotating your water every 6 months.