One of the biggest things I've focused on as a new prepper is the need for water. With this in mind I purchased a rain barrel a couple of months ago. I like knowing that I have a backup water source if ever the main water supply was no longer available. I highly recommend everyone look into getting a rain barrel.
As with all new endeavors you learn as you go along. One problem I've run into with the rain barrel is the build up of algae.
Does anyone have any feedback on how to keep algae from building up on the inside of the rain barrel? I'm aware that chlorine bleach and peroxide can be used but if I do that I can't use the water for my garden. It's a bit of a conundrum. Cleaning out the rain barrel from time to time means that I may have to dump out precious water at some point. I've even considered feeding the rain barrel water into the house so I can store and filter it.
I welcome any feedback from those who have rain barrels and how they keep the water sanitized but drinkable and safe for the garden.
Thanks
As with all new endeavors you learn as you go along. One problem I've run into with the rain barrel is the build up of algae.
Does anyone have any feedback on how to keep algae from building up on the inside of the rain barrel? I'm aware that chlorine bleach and peroxide can be used but if I do that I can't use the water for my garden. It's a bit of a conundrum. Cleaning out the rain barrel from time to time means that I may have to dump out precious water at some point. I've even considered feeding the rain barrel water into the house so I can store and filter it.
I welcome any feedback from those who have rain barrels and how they keep the water sanitized but drinkable and safe for the garden.
Thanks