Keeping fresh water tank bacteria-free
I'm confused about how to keep the water in the fresh water tank from picking up bacteria/viruses -- such as the Legionaire's Disease that sitting water can develop. I've seen the postings about ru...
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DentRover wrote:
My wife and I also have concerns about maintaining the integrity of our fresh water system. We full time and only use the fresh water tank when traveling and full hook ups are not available. I put about 20 gallons in so we have it just in case. We do not use it for drinking, only for general household use.
To date we have only had untreated well water in the tank and I drain it when we park so it wouldn't 'grow' something.
Should I be concerned? Is there something I could add to the tank before I drain it to prevent undesirable things from taking up residence?
Thanks for helping out a Newby,
Mark
I'd toss in a little chlorine myself. someone can come up with the proper amount per gallon.
bumpy
