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water:drinking [2022/05/20 13:19] frater_secessus [be ready to take on water] |
water:drinking [2023/07/06 17:56] (current) frater_secessus [natural sources] |
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Public sources of water will often be threaded to allow the connection of [[https:// | Public sources of water will often be threaded to allow the connection of [[https:// | ||
- | === spigots without handles === | + | ==== spigots without handles |
Note that even after you get permission the clerk may not have a key for spigots with no handle. | Note that even after you get permission the clerk may not have a key for spigots with no handle. | ||
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[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
- | Round shank handles | + | Shanks with round/ |
Note: carrying these tools may be an important survival tool. | Note: carrying these tools may be an important survival tool. | ||
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* water fill near me | * water fill near me | ||
+ | ==== bulk water ==== | ||
- | Some RV service stations will sell water. | + | Sometimes bulk water is available for a flat fee. |
- | Some small town water companies will have a public spigot priced (very cheaply) by the gallon.((https:// | + | * Some RV service stations will sell water, $5 is a common fee |
+ | * The famous RV Pit Stop in Quartzsite has long fill hoses and sells R/O water for 25c/gal, but you can fill your tank with filtered well water for a flat $2-$4 depending on the season. | ||
+ | * some small town water companies will have a public spigot priced (very cheaply) by the gallon | ||
+ | * towns with no plumbed water tend to have very cheap bulk water (like 20 gallons for 25 cents) but the hoses are very large and may not be useful for vandwellers. | ||
- | ==== RV parks ==== | ||
- | RV parks will usually sell you a water fill for a few dollars. | ||
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==== natural sources ==== | ==== natural sources ==== | ||
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+ | It may be easier to use this water for [[water: | ||
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+ | In a pinch you can [[water: | ||
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=== rainfall ==== | === rainfall ==== | ||
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* be ever-vigilant looking for potable water, and top off the supply whenever practical | * be ever-vigilant looking for potable water, and top off the supply whenever practical | ||
* to stretch your potable supply, use non-potable (or suspect) water for non-drinking purposes when possible | * to stretch your potable supply, use non-potable (or suspect) water for non-drinking purposes when possible | ||
- | * do not waste drinking water. | + | * do not waste drinking water. |