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Rain Water Storage

14 years ago

What is the best way to store rain water?

Is it normal for it to produce algae?

I've been storing some rain water in a plastic barrel and other containers. I filter out debris best I can.

Algae usually starts growing from the bottom of the container. Is this normal?

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