Augason Farms 6-07910 Water Filtration and Storage Kit 55 Gallon BPA-Free Wate

It was a marvelous value on sale. Holds water well.

I purchased in 2019 b/c here in Florida we are prone to hurricanes and if we lose power we also lose water being on a well. I read the negative reviews regarding the recommendation to not re-use it after one time. While I will recognize this fact , I am fine taking my own chances. I always keep it empty with the caps on but not fully tight so as to allow it to breath when not in use. Recently we needed it during Hurricane Ian. I filled with a food grade faucet adapter from my kitchen sink. But I did this only after filling it with a few gallons of water and adding bleach. Swirl the bleach water around then Empty and refill with more water and bleach for a second treatment. If the water after all this is still suspect. I possess water purification tablets and filters. Some will still fall back on the fact that none of my precautions are scientifically sound. And I say any water barrel manufacturer can stamp anything on the barrel to avoid lawsuits or charge much more claiming their barrels are top of the line in terms of safety. That means nothing until you use it. I approach this with common sense. I need drinking water in a clean container, this barrel serves this purpose. Anything storing water could be contaminated if misused or no precautions taken. If any lingering doubt remains , tertiary measures can be used. My take is if safety is this much of a concern that only 100% absolute certainty will do, than storing your own water in a barrel is likely not a good solution no matter how much you pay for the container. Life is always a risk. This barrel has faithfully stored drinking water on hand in case we had the need and provides much comfort to our minds that if we lose power we have a solution for drinking water. I also purchase a barrel carriage so it can be easily rolled across the floor to a good resting place. I can't say too much about the included hand pump but thats not a big deal. If your into this sort of thing, than you should have some knowledge about how to siphon if the pump isn't getting the job done. As for me, I purchased an electric water pump to dispense the water for the luxury of hurricane parties :-). I also purchase a bung wrench which isn't essential but will help with opening and closing. My parting thoughts are the disclosures are given as the result of an abundance of caution in case of misuse, or storing improperly during times when not used. Keep it out of the sunlight, don't tighten the caps so the air and moisture gets trapped. Clean it with bleach before using it. Odds of contaminated water if you take care of it? Very low.

I got this to use as a rain collector/water storage for a remote part of our land; it is very sturdy despite it's light weight. Time will tell how it will hold up to UV deterioration.

Really nice barrel for my emergency water supply. Good quality at a good price.

We live in the country and have a well. Sometimes the pump goes out, sometimes the electricity goes out, and when those things happen, there is no water, usually for at least a day or two. The barrels are great for bridging the gap when that happens.

I live in a city where water service is inconsistent. I'm confident this will see me through any shortages. 50 gallons will last two people 12-15 days.

The Augason Farms Water Filtration and Storage Kit 55 Gallon container is perfect for our family. We will certainly purchase more.

I purchased this to keep water store in case of emergency. I filled it up and put in on my garage. When we moved I emptied it and the water was still clear after a couple of years. I put in again in my new garage and filled it up again. No issues with leaking. Very durable material.

Not bad a little pricey for everything plastic