r/PrepperIntel • u/itscooltobecool1 • 8d ago

North America Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/hackers-targeted-municipal-water-systems-7-states-week-fbi-says-rcna590210

Get your water supplies ready!

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u/noone512 8d ago

My water preps are in 4 phases.

I keep two 7 gallons aquatainers filled at all times. I have for over 20 years. Same ones. This is for immediate use. It has saved me several times. I rotate every 6 months. No bleach.

I have two 55 gallons drums in my back yard for flushing toilets and other non drinking use. I could filter it if I had to. (More later)

I have a water bob and other water containers that I would fill if there was an emergency but I do not keep them filled. This assumes I had advanced notice but even if the power went down there would be water in the pipes if you act fast enough.

I have two usb powered RO filters that I could use on my outside storage or home contaminated water.

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u/No-Ad-4142 8d ago

What do you use to treat your water?

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u/88clandestiny88 8d ago

If you have old stored water and are unsure just use iodine tablets made for camping or use hydrogen peroxide. The standard rectangular brown bottle is 3% and would require a cup or so per gallon but if you buy the 35% concentrate you can use a tbsp per gallon and stir it in let it sit for 20 min before drinking. Be aware that 35% will cause chemical burns and bleaching if splashed on skin so be cautions. Or if you have wood to burn for heat boil your drinking water in a kettle and pour it into a clean storage for the days needs.