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 Preparedness: Common Beginner Mistakes

by omegam4n   Are you thinking about starting to store water? How about emergency water treatment? Getting started can be a very daunting task. Where should efforts be focused? What pitfalls should be avoided?  This article will explore a few of the mistakes I see people make when they start to take their personal water [...]

Why?, How? And How Much? Of Storing Water

by omegam4n Storing water is often the fist step in becoming more prepared. People need water everyday for a variety of reasons. Humans can go up to three days without water, however the effects of dehydration can be felt in as little as a few hours if you aren’t careful. In an emergency water use [...]

Lead (Pb) In Your Water?

by omegam4n I get asked a lot of questions about lead in water supplies. Questions like how dangerous is it? Or how much is present in their water? Or where does the lead come from? And what can individuals do to remove lead from their drinking water? Since lead can cause brain damage when ingested, [...]

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 [...]

Down the Drain: Persistant Chemical Contamination

by omegam4n What do you do with your unused and expired medications? How do you get rid of used motor oil and solvents? Your painting is done but you have some paint left over, what do you do with it?

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