In the case of a national or local disaster where I need to rely on a personal source of water for a little longer than I normally plan, I am looking for options for underground water storage. I considered above ground 55 gallon drums that collect rainwater, but they would be above ground, take up space, and freeze in the winter. I am considering installing a cistern underground to store the water to eliminate the freezing problem. If I install it close enough to my home I may be able to design a way to attach it to my house plumbing. I even considered trying to have an auxiliary tank higher to allow for a gravity feed into my home plumbing.
Anyone else done this or have a similar set up? In a disaster, water is important. I have a septic system, so enough water solves any sewer issues as well. Even if a disaster never happen, I can always use the harvested rain water to water the garden etc. and save on the water bill over time.
Anyone else done this or have a similar set up? In a disaster, water is important. I have a septic system, so enough water solves any sewer issues as well. Even if a disaster never happen, I can always use the harvested rain water to water the garden etc. and save on the water bill over time.