I know people will initially think this is a bad idea but here's the whole thing. These are 5 gallon containers for dishwasher detergent and rinse aid for dish washers. My thinking is I know it's a higher concentration but if properly rinsed out how could it be harmful if it's used to clean your dishes. Also they are grade 2 HDPE plastic containers. What is everyone's thoughts and opinions. I want to use these for potable water but if all else fails I'll use them for non potable.
rinse thoroughly, EPA declares clean after 3 complete fill rinses, I prefer 5. Safe to use as potable water.
Also great to set in the sunshine to heat up for nice warm shower after a day on the beach or in the woods.
Also great to set in the sunshine to heat up for nice warm shower after a day on the beach or in the woods.
And if you're still hesitant to use it for drinking water, you can always use it for things like flushing the toilet and washing the dishes.
rinse thoroughly, EPA declares clean after 3 complete fill rinses, I prefer 5. Safe to use as potable water.
Also great to set in the sunshine to heat up for nice warm shower after a day on the beach or in the woods.
That's great news...do you have a link showing that your able to drink after rinsing 3 times? I was looking on the epa website and couldn't find anything...not saying it's not there, just if you could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it!
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Are more of these available? I'd be interested in some if they are.. Jim
Having just listened to E.B. Sledge's With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, I would recommend being very thorough in you cleaning if you do. Apparently, the Marines (including Sledge) on work detail weren't very careful when they were steam cleaning oil drums, and paid for it when those drums were used to deliver the drinking water on Peleliu...
No sorry. I was given 4 and that's it...If I come across more I'll let you know.
So you've used similar containers? Any info on showing it's safe?
I'm TNRCC wastewater certified Technician. It was what we were taught in the certification class, can't post definitive link, just what was told in certification class.
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