Water

Storing, filtering and purifying drinking water for emergencies.

Best-of lists

Best of

Best Portable Water Filters for Emergencies

A research-based roundup of portable water filters and purifiers for emergencies, with an honest look at what removes bacteria, protozoa and viruses — and what does not.

Buying guides

Buying guide

How to Store Emergency Water at Home

How much emergency water to store, which containers are safe, and how to rotate and treat it — with official US and UK guidance, and no guesswork.