Considering the broad nature, scope, and length of emergencies that could contaminate public drinking water supplies, a "pro-active" emergency water response plan is essential because the availability of potable drinking water is vital for the survival, safety, and welfare of first responders and victims of an emergency event.

Why Not Bottled Water?

Because of bottled water's inherited properties of processing, packaging, methods of storage, and the risk of water born bacteria development, the Center for Disease Control and the Red Cross recommend changing stored bottled or jug emergency water every 6 months.

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