Steve B wrote:
If it were just that simple. Storing XX,000 gallons of water, and keeping
it safe to use is not a small task.
Even though you say you will only use the water for showering, etc., you can
ingest protozoans that are in the water by simply getting them on your lips
during showering. Protozoans that cause dysentery and that are difficult to
treat, even with modern medicine. Some incidents have been fatal.
***Wayne: - Precisely why I am asking these questions, obviously there
are those of you out there who have some of the answers.
Your questioning of the term "management program" indicates that you have
not done a lot of homework on this.
***Wayne - Which is exactly why all these questions, did you think
these were just random thoughts?
What you propose is plausible. It's
doable. But you aren't going to be able to just use your swimming pool as a
water reservoir without some "management program", just as you can't simply
swim in your pool without a "management program" that involves monitoring
and treating the water. And such a simple solution as you propose of adding
a tight fitting cover is not going to be anything that is close to easy.
***Wayne - I'm not looking for a simple solution, if there is a
management program neccessary, then that is what will have to be
implemented.
I truly do appreciate your concern over our health, but have to remind
you that up until two years ago, I lived in the country and lived in a
home serviced by a 500 litre tank. Never had a problem with any
diseases, and it tasted better and more pure than any "town water" I
have ever tasted.
Steve I'm 47 years old, not prone to idylles, simply a better solution
to a problem.
If you aren't going to help with specifics, please leave it to those
who will, there are others on here that have offered possible solutions
and suggestions.

Committed to finding out whether this is an economical, sensible way to
go.
Wayne