What are other potable sources of water in my home?

What are other potable sources of water in my home?

Mark Benthien (Director of Communication, Education, and Outreach, Southern California Earthquake Center ) gives expert video advice on: What do I do immediately after an earthquake?; What do I do if I find myself trapped after an earthquake?; How do I purify my drinking water after an earthquake? and more...

Sources of water that you can drink in your home include the water that's in your water heater (there's a lot of water in your water heater), the water in your toilet tank (the reservoir, not the bowl), water in ice cubes as they melt, and even water in canned fruits and vegetables. All these are water that you can drink and help you survive in the days following an earthquake.