5 Gallon Drinking Water Container
I'd like to buy a 5 or 6 gallon container for drinking water. I don't like plastic. One option is a glass carboy. But it's easy to break a glass carboy. Another option is a metal container. I guess one option can be aluminum or galvanized milk can. I searched the web and all I found were old vintage milk cans which are pretty expensive. Are aluminum or galvanized milk cans (or water cans) still produced? Do you have a better suggestion for a can for storing drinking water (not plastic)?
Thanks.
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Lid sold separately, about ~20 for the two of them. Alternatively, you can pick up an oak barrel. They tend to be much more expensive in the 150-200 range. You could make your own container out of clay, though price effectiveness is questionable
More to the point, I think you underestimate the utility and glory that is plastic. Any container will flavor the water, plastic least so. Plastic is the lightest especially for its durability. It's incredibly cheap. It's safe (Don't let BPA alarmists mislead you, containers exhibit safe levels or they wouldn't be approved by the FDA. It's far more worrying how much of it winds up in other places.) It doesn't rust, and is non-porous. It is transparent, which allows natural sunlight to decontaminate drinking water from harmful microbes. It is hypoallergenic.
Overall plastic is pretty neat, and I strongly recommend you reconsider your aversion to it.
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Are 5 gallon water jugs worth it?
When it comes to 5-gallon water jugs, most people won't see a good return on their investment. The money you spend for the product isn't worth it in the end, especially considering all the risk you have as a buyer. The potential added costs of a 5-gallon jug might not be economically feasible.How much does a 5 gallon bottle of water cost?
Bottled Water Cost The typical price per 5 gallon water jug is about $7. Keep in mind, this cost can vary based on the type of water you're using. Mineral, spring and artesian waters tend to be more expensive than standard purified/distilled water. The average cost for a case of 24 12oz water bottles is around $6.How long can you store water in 5 gallon container?
As stated, the shelf life of 5-gallon bottles is up to two years. The water will not go bad at that point. Yet, it may develop a stale taste. The jug itself lasts indefinitely as it is made from food-grade plastic or glass.Are 5 gallon water jugs cheaper than bottled water?
Lower upfront costs\u2026 but more money over time If you choose individual water bottles, you will simply pay for the package of water bottles alone. If you choose a 5-gallon cooler, you'll likely pay a small upfront or monthly cost for the cooler. This small price can look appealing, but be careful!Drinking a 5 Gallon Water Jug
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There's only one thing that I can think of that might fit all of your requirements (not fragile, not plastic, food safe, inexpensive), but the last one only works if you have a good source of animal organs:
- a zahako (aka 'bota bag' aka 'wineskin' or 'waterskin')
If you want to make one out of normal leather, instead of internal organs, you'll need to coat the inside in pitch or wax to make sure it's water proof.
You could also potentially get commecially produed ones, but some have plastic linings. You can get ones with latex linings, but I found there to be a bit of an aftertaste for the first dozen or so uses. (and we start getting back into the issues of expense)
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