Bulk Water Storage Containers & Tanks
5-gallon collapsible containers, hard tanks, and bulk storage bags for home emergency water reserves. Store enough water to sustain your household through the kind of multi-day disruption that becomes the first thing to go.
How much to store
FEMA recommends one gallon per person per day for drinking, plus additional for hygiene and cooking. A family of four planning for two weeks needs roughly 56 gallons minimum — and real-world experience suggests doubling that for comfort margin.
Storage formats
- 5-gallon stackable containers for organized garage storage
- 55-gallon drums for primary bulk reserves
- Collapsible bladders that empty flat when not in use
- In-line water-bag systems for bathtub fill at emergency notice
Pair with treatment and rotation
Bulk storage works alongside treatment and rotation. See Water Filtration for treatment, Chemical Treatments for storage additives, and Bulk Water Supply & Storage for related options.
Store enough. Treat correctly. Rotate on schedule.