Gear criteria
Water storage
Food-grade water storage criteria for UK households—quantity, seals, stackability and hygiene.
What we compare
- Food-grade materials; opaque options to reduce algae risk
- Reliable seals and pour handles
- Stackability for flats and small cupboards
- Prefer rotating store-what-you-drink over forgotten static stock
- Never treat floodwater as drinking water
- Quantities tied to about 3 litres drinking water per person per day for three days
Bottled water you already buy often covers short interruptions. Dedicated carriers help larger households or known shut-offs—size them so you can actually lift them.
Sources
Last reviewed 14 November 2026.