Terrorist Attack and Water Systems

by Omegam4n Water systems are distributed networks of pipes, pumps and reservoirs. Like all distributed networks they can be very difficult to protect from vandalism and terrorist attack. There are two broad types of attacks that could hit a water system. The first type is an attack on the quantity of water available (physical supply) [...]

Water Survival During the Zombie Apocalypse

Water Survival During the Zombie Apocalypse by omegam4n First off a bit of a disclaimer, I am fully aware that zombies are not real. I am however highly entertained by zombies and all things undead. Since the Omega Man Journal is about water and survival, that lead to the obvious thought experiment of what challenges [...]

Survival Bunkers

Survival Bunkers: What Features Should They Have? by omegam4n Survival bunkers are coveted by many as the ultimate survival preparation possible, providing it is full of food and water. The common elements for any shelter are food, drinking water, air circulation and waste removal. Honourable mention goes to electrical power and heating and cooling. The [...]

How to Make a Solar Water Distiller

  How to Make a Solar Water Distiller by omegam4n Distillation is sometimes the only possible for of treatment to purify water. After disasters and during emergencies there are times when there isn’t enough fuel for boiling, or there isn’t a suitable container available to place over an open flame.  In a true end of organized society situation [...]

Non-Chlorine Pool Chemicals: Safe for Drinking Water?

When an emergency or a disaster strikes and you run out of clean drinking water, a clock starts counting down. Three days is all that this clock has. Three days is how long it takes a healthy adult to die of dehydration. This journal entry is a continuation of my article on Pool Chlorine and [...]

Water Quality Myths

Water Quality Myths There is a lot of misinformation available about water quality.  If taken as true in the wrong situation they could be very costly, they might even cost you your life. The first myth I want to mention is the belief that ground water is pure. See my article on why I dislike the term “purify” [...]

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