Points to note when storing tap water
Update date: May 12, 2019
In the event that water supply becomes unavailable due to a natural disaster or power outage, preparing a place to collect tap water can also help you prepare in the event of a disaster, but please keep the following in mind when doing so.
1 How to collect water Fill a clean container with a lid to the brim with water.
2. Storage period for storage: Avoid direct sunlight, store at room temperature for 3 days, or store in the refrigerator for about 10 days.
3 Approximate amount of storage space: Approximately 3 liters per adult per day
(For details, please see "Points to note when storing water" on the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Waterworks website (external link) .)
Inquiries regarding this page
Inagi City Fire Department Headquarters Disaster Prevention Division
2111 Higashi-Naganuma, Inagi-shi, Tokyo (Inagi Fire Department)
Phone: 042-377-7119 Fax: 042-377-0119
