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Water supply disruption

The lack of water can significantly impact your daily life. However, it's easy to stock up on drinking water, and it has a long shelf life. Keep in mind that during a water outage, the sewage system may also stop working, which means you won’t be able to use the toilet as usual. Think through the situations that may arise in your home if you run out of water. If you rely on a public water supply, check with your housing association, service provider, or local government to find out how residents will be supplied with water in case of service interruptions.

Drinking water and cookingUsing the toilet and sewageWhat to do during a water outage?

Drinking water and cooking

  • Keep at least 3 liters of water per person at home for each day.
  • Stock up on water purification tablets or water filters.
  • Let water taken from a natural water body settle, then strain the upper, clearer layer through a dense fabric or a coffee filter, and boil on high heat for at least 1 minute. It is also advisable to boil standing water for at least 1 minute. Boiling the water destroys microorganisms present in it (bacteria, viruses, protozoa), but does not remove chemical pollution.
  • Identify the nearest sources of clean drinking water (such as wells or springs) and other sources for non-potable water.
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Using the toilet and sewage

  • Stock up on wet wipes, disinfectants, trash bags, and hygiene products.
  • If the sewage service is interrupted, you can use layers of trash bags as a toilet. It’s recommended to add newspapers, sawdust, peat, or other absorbent materials to the bag. If possible, use an dr toilet.
  • Use a waste bucket for disposal.

What to do during a water outage?

  • Use water sparingly.
  • If possible, let the water that is still in the pipes flow from the taps into containers.
  • Pay attention to official announcements from your local government regarding the supply of drinking water to residents.