Prepare · Water
Water survival
Minimum planning guideline: 3 litres per person per day for drinking (Get Ready NZ).
Your household
Plan for at least 3 days; longer is better.
Pet water needs vary by animal. Not included in the calculation.
Saved automatically on this device.
Result
- Minimum water required
- 18 L
- Currently stored
- 0 L
- Shortfall
- 18 L
- Days of minimum supply
- 0.0 days
Drinking water readiness0%
Formula: people × days × 3 L. This is a minimum for drinking. You will need more for cooking, hygiene, hot weather, babies, illness, medical needs and pets.
Water library
- Safe water storage & shortage planning
- Food safety in outages
- Emergency sanitation
- Rainwater and volcanic ash
Detailed boiling and treatment instructions are pending verification. Follow your council's boil water notices and Get Ready NZ guidance.