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    From FCpt Dallas Vinson@VERT/USSHENIG to Arelor on Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:58:13
    Re: Re: people with autism
    By: Arelor to MRO on Sun May 10 2026 06:00 am

    i would suggest getting a way to treat water and make it drinkable and
    contain it if you live near a water source.

    Good suggestion. That is something I am missing in my setup to a degree.

    My house is placed right next to a river and we have a good well. We have not made any analysis on the water, though. Horses and dogs drink it fine.

    If the animals are drinking from the source then it's a pretty safe bet that the water is fine since animals will die from dehydration before they will drink tainted water.
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  • From Mortar@VERT/EOTLBBS to poindexter FORTRAN on Monday, May 11, 2026 12:08:01
    Re: Re: people with autism
    By: poindexter FORTRAN to Mike Powell on Fri May 08 2026 10:16:15

    Sounds like if the internet goes out, it is a good idea to make a trip
    to the grocery store before things get crazy.

    And water. Store water, fill your bathtubs, fill every container you
    have.

    for long-term storage, the better bet is to get distilled water, it lasts longer. Alternatively, if you do use tap water, add 4-5 drops of unscented liquid household chlorine bleach per gallon to keep it fresh.

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  • From MRO@VERT/BBSESINF to Mortar on Monday, May 11, 2026 14:39:27
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    By: Mortar to poindexter FORTRAN on Mon May 11 2026 12:08 pm


    for long-term storage, the better bet is to get distilled water,
    it lasts longer. Alternatively, if you do use tap water, add 4-5
    drops of unscented liquid household chlorine bleach per gallon
    to keep it fresh.


    distilled water isn't great for drinking i've heard. it has no minerals in
    it.

    i've heard people say it depletes you of those minerals you need. i'm not so sure about that.


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  • From Mike Powell@VERT/CAPTEST to Mortar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 19:12:00
    for long-term storage, the better bet is to get distilled water, it lasts longer. Alternatively, if you do use tap water, add 4-5 drops of unscented liquid household chlorine bleach per gallon to keep it fresh.

    FYI, you are not supposed to drink distilled water on any longer term basis.

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  • From bithaven@VERT/BTTMLSS to Mike Powell on Saturday, May 16, 2026 14:27:00
    for long-term storage, the better bet is to get distilled water, it las longer. Alternatively, if you do use tap water, add 4-5 drops of unsce liquid household chlorine bleach per gallon to keep it fresh.

    FYI, you are not supposed to drink distilled water on any longer term basis.

    Same with reverse osmosis (RO), as it filters out most minerals. Some RO filters have a stage for remineralization. You can buy mineral drops too.

    BH

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  • From Mike Powell@VERT/CAPTEST to bithaven on Monday, May 18, 2026 05:04:00
    FYI, you are not supposed to drink distilled water on any longer term basis.

    Same with reverse osmosis (RO), as it filters out most minerals. Some RO filters have a stage for remineralization. You can buy mineral drops too.

    Thanks, I was not aware of that.


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