Water Equipment Recommendations
Building a dependable household water system requires the right equipment for storing, filtering, treating, collecting, and accessing water when normal services are disrupted. The recommendations below are organized by function so you can quickly identify the equipment appropriate for your household.
Foundation Readiness researches equipment based on suitability for its intended purpose, product specifications, reliability, customer experience, and overall value. Rather than presenting an overwhelming catalog of choices, we identify products we believe are practical options for building a dependable household preparedness system.
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Select a category below to jump directly to the equipment recommendations for that part of your household water system.
Emergency Water Storage | Water Filtration | Water Purification & Treatment | Rainwater Collection & Storage | Water Testing & Accessories
Emergency Water Storage
- 275-Gallon IBC Water Storage Tote VIEW ON AMAZON
- 50 Gallon Water Storage Tank VIEW ON AMAZON
- 100-Gallon Bathtub Emergency Water Storage Bladder VIEW ON AMAZON
- 55-Gallon Food-Grade Water Storage Barrel VIEW ON AMAZON
- 7-Gallon Rigid Water Container VIEW ON AMAZON
- 5-Gallon Stackable Water Storage Container VIEWON AMAZON
- 5 Gallon Collapsible Water Container VIEW ON AMAZON
Water Filtration
- Countertop Gravity Water Filter System VIEW ON AMAZON
- Under-Sink Water Filtration System VIEW ON AMAZON
- Countertop Faucet-Connected Water Filter System VIEW ON AMAZON
Water Purification & Treatment
- UV Water Purification System VIEW ON AMAZON
- Water Purification Tablets VIEW ON AMAZON
Rainwater Collection & Storage
- 55-Gallon Food-Grade Rain Barrel / Drum VIEW ON AMAZON
- Downspout Diverter Kit — preferably including the connecting fill hose VIEW ON AMAZON
- Rain Barrel Inlet / Debris & Mosquito Screen VIEW ON AMAZON
- First-Flush Diverter Kit VIEW ON AMAZON
- Rain Barrel Spigot / Bulkhead Kit VIEW ON AMAZON
- Rain Barrel Overflow Kit / Overflow Hose VIEW ON AMAZOM
- Standard Garden Hose — for gravity-fed delivery VIEW ON AMAZON
DIY Installation Help: Watch this step-by-step guide to building a 55-gallon rain barrel system.
Water Testing & Accessories
- Comprehensive Home Drinking Water Test Kit VIEW ON AMAZON
- Bacteria / Coliform Water Test Kit VIEW ON AMAZON