On 2014-06-28 3:17 PM, jmcquown wrote:

> Hush! I didn't even have to open one of the gallon jugs of water to
> flush the toilet or to give the cat fresh water.
>

;-)
> What I can't fathom is the water company delivering bottled water to
> *thousands* of customers in a remote area due to a possible 24 hour
> outage. Why would Janet UK think they would?
>

I don't get the whole bottled water for emergencies thing. If there are
facilities to pump water and package into bottles they should be
facilities for filling tankers. Let people come and bring their own
containers. The army used to have large water tanks to supply troops in
the field and they probably still do. They also have equipment for
desalinating and purifying water.