WaterBOB Bathtub Emergency Water Storage Container
A heavy-duty liner that sits in your bath and holds up to about 380 litres of drinking water, filled straight from the bath taps. If the water company warns of an interruption, you fill it and you've got roughly nine days' supply for a household of four at 10 litres each a day. It folds away flat into a drawer when it isn't needed, so there's no tank to find room for.
Usion Bed Risers 6 inch Heavy Duty Furniture Risers
Bed risers aren't an obvious water purchase, but lifting the bed six inches opens up a surprising amount of floor space beneath it. That space suits flat water containers or boxes of supplies that you'd rather not see in the hall. The one-piece design is steadier than the stacking kind, and the wide top fits most bed and sofa legs. Check your bed's leg size before ordering.
Ikea Samla Storage Boxes
IKEA's Samla boxes are the plain, clear, lidded boxes half the country already owns, which is rather the point. They're cheap, they stack, and you can see what's inside without opening them. We use them to keep batteries, torches, first aid, and spare toiletries together in one place, so in a power cut nobody is rummaging in three cupboards by phone-light.
Wham 4-Pack Crystal Plastic Stackable Storage Boxes
Four large clear boxes, each holding 62 litres, with clip-on lids so they stack safely and nest inside each other when empty. They're long and fairly low, which makes them a good fit under beds and on garage shelves. Use one per job: water and food in one, lighting and power in another, hygiene in a third. Being able to see the contents saves a lot of opening and closing.
Universal Kitchen Mixer Tap Hose Connector
A connector that fits onto the end of a threaded kitchen mixer tap and gives you a standard quick-connect fitting for a garden hose. If your water company warns of an interruption, you can run a hose from the sink straight to water butts, barrels, or large containers. That's far easier than carrying them to the tap or holding them under it. It's also handy for filling a paddling pool or watering the garden when you don't have an outside tap. Check your tap has a threaded end before ordering.
CNMTCCO Garden Hose Pipe, 100FT Garden Hoses Expandable with 3/4", 1/2" Fittings
An expanding hose with a latex inner tube inside a 1100D polyester outer cover. It stretches to about 30 metres, up to three times its resting length, when the water's on, and shrinks back when you turn it off. It comes with a storage bag and a spray gun with seven settings, from a gentle shower to a jet. If the water company warns of an interruption, it'll reach a water butt or container wherever you've put it. Drain it after use and store it somewhere cool and dry.
Blue 12mm 1/2" Cold Water 3m Hose Pipe
Food-grade 12mm hose, sold by the metre in one continuous length. Pair it with one of the tap connectors to run water from a kitchen or bathroom tap to containers on the floor, rather than lifting heavy cans into the sink. Three metres is plenty for most homes. Because it's food grade, it's suitable for drinking water, unlike a typical garden hose.
1000l IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) Water Tank
A 1,000-litre tank in a metal cage on a pallet, of the kind farms and builders use. Frankly, it's more than most households need, and it needs a forklift or a strong team to move it. It makes sense if you have a large garden, livestock, or a smallholding and want serious rainwater storage. For drinking water in an ordinary home, the smaller containers in this section are more practical.
DWZL Water Storage Container Food-Grade HDPE
A food-grade container with opaque walls that block sunlight, which stops algae growing in stored water. The wide opening is big enough for a hand or a bottle brush, so it's easy to clean properly between fills. It's a tidy choice for keeping a few days' drinking water in a cupboard, and the smooth inside means nothing collects in corners.
AquaBrick 3 Gallon Long Term Water Storage Container
(6 pack)
Six stackable 11-litre containers, about 68 litres in all. That's nearly two days of water for a household of four at our 10 litres per person per day. The tap sits right at the bottom, so the containers empty almost completely, and two handles make filling and pouring easy. Their brick shape lets you build them into a neat block in a cupboard rather than having loose bottles everywhere.
AquaBrick Emergency Water Storage Containers (2 pack)
The same 11-litre stackable AquaBrick, in a pack of two. A good way to start if you aren't ready for the six-pack, and you can add more later because they all stack together. They also work as dry-food containers if you'd rather use one for rice or pasta. Two give you about 23 litres, roughly a day's water for two people.
105L Flat Tanks
A slim 105-litre tank made from food-grade polythene. The translucent walls let you see the water level at a glance, and the material is UV resistant. Its flat shape is designed to stand against a wall, in a garage or utility room, without taking much floor space. Ten days of water for one person, or two and a half days for a household of four.
Thick Plastic Emergency Water Barrel with Spigot 50L
A 50-litre food-grade barrel with a tap near the base, so you can fill a kettle or jug without lifting it. Heavy when full, so place it where it will stay before filling. It suits a garage, shed, or utility room as a household's main water store. At 10 litres a day, it's five days for one person, or just over a day for four.
Folding Water Container 10L (2-pack)
Two collapsible 10-litre water carriers in food-grade plastic. Empty, they fold almost flat and take up no room at all. They come into their own when water is being handed out from a bowser or a neighbour's tap, because you can carry two at once and fill them quickly. Worth keeping in the car or the kitchen drawer, just in case.
25 Litre Jerry Can Water Container
A classic 25-litre jerry can in tough food-grade plastic, with a sealed screw cap. Its square shape stacks neatly, so a few cans make a tidy block at the back of a garage. Full, it weighs about 25kg, so most people will want to carry it a short distance only. Ideal for the water you keep in reserve and refresh every few months.
Weeplow Venus 5.6L Water Filter
A stainless steel gravity filter that sits on the worktop and needs no electricity or plumbing: you pour water in at the top and filtered water collects below. The maker says its filters have been independently tested to reduce bacteria such as E. coli by more than 99.99%. Polished steel looks smart in a kitchen, which means it can earn its keep every day, not just in an emergency.
PowerChem 10L Jerry Can (pack of 10)
Ten stackable 10-litre containers, each measuring roughly 22 x 18 x 31cm. At 10 litres apiece, one container is one person's water for one day, which makes planning delightfully simple: count heads, count days, count cans. They're light enough for most people to carry when full, and they stack neatly in a cupboard or garage.
The Phoenix Gravity 6L Water Filter with Stand
A countertop gravity filter in food-grade stainless steel, supplied with its own stand. The maker states it's certified to NSF/ANSI 42 and 372 standards and reduces chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics, PFAS, bacteria, and viruses while keeping useful minerals. No power or plumbing needed. Use it every day and you'll know it works, long before you ever need to rely on it.
Ultimate British Berkefeld Starter Bundle 6L
A British gravity water filter in a complete starter kit. Fill the top chamber and clean water drips through to the bottom; there's no electricity and no plumbing. The maker says it removes 99.99% of common contaminants, including bacteria, lead, PFAS, and cryptosporidium, while leaving minerals in. Many owners use theirs daily for better-tasting tap water, which keeps it in working order for the day it matters.
Water Butts Direct 100L Slimline Mini Water Butt Kit
A slimline 100-litre water butt that fits small gardens and narrow side returns. It connects to your downpipe and fills itself every time it rains, with all the fittings included. Rainwater isn't for drinking without treatment, but it's ideal for flushing toilets, washing down, and watering, which saves your stored drinking water for drinking. About ten watering cans' worth when full.
Oasis 67mg Water Purification Tablets 200 Tablets
Water purification tablets made in the UK. One tablet treats 10 litres, so the 200-tablet pack covers 2,000 litres, and the maker quotes a shelf life of around five years. They're the belt-and-braces backup if stored water has been sitting too long or you're unsure about its source. Small enough to keep in a drawer. Always read the label and consult a pharmacist if unsure.
Storm Trading Group 250L Water Butt XL
with Stand & Tap
A 250-litre barrel-style water butt supplied with a stand, diverter, tap, and hose. The stand lifts it high enough to get a watering can or bucket under the tap. It fits to your downpipe without drilling. In a water interruption, a full butt gives you plenty of non-drinking water for flushing toilets and washing, so your drinking supply goes further.
Aqua Tabs Water Purification Tablets 8.5mg (100)
Small-dose purification tablets: one tablet treats one to two litres, which suits a bottle or jug rather than a big container. The maker reports large reductions in bacteria, viruses, and cysts 30 minutes after dropping one in. They're light enough for a grab bag or glovebox, and useful on holiday too. Always read the label and consult a pharmacist if unsure.
Novecrafto 450L Tower
Water Butt
A tall 450-litre tower water butt in grey, which holds a lot of water on a small footprint. The kit includes the tap, lid, and a jar of cleaner, and an overflow system sends excess water back down the drainpipe instead of over your patio. That's a serious reserve of rainwater for flushing and washing if the mains goes off.
275L Noblesse Decorative Flat-Backed Water Butt
A 275-litre water butt that's built to look like a stone planter. The lid has cut-outs for two plant pots, so it can sit by the back door without looking like a utility item. The lid is recessed and child-safe. Proof that your rainwater reserve doesn't have to be an eyesore, and a sensible place for flushing and washing water.
TPU Water Storage Bladder,
60 Gallons (227 litres)
A collapsible 227-litre water bladder made from food-grade, BPA-free fabric that won't taint the taste of the water. Empty, it folds into a small bundle; full, it lies flat on a garage floor or in a cupboard or a planter. That's about 23 days' water for one person, or nearly six days for four. Choose a spot where it can stay, because it won't move once filled.
350L Gabbro Stone Effect 2-in-1 Water Tank
A 350-litre stone-effect tower butt and planter in one. It's tall and narrow, at roughly 1.8m high with a footprint of about 58 x 38cm, so it stands against a wall without dominating a small garden. Fit it to a downpipe and it quietly collects water for flushing and washing for the day the taps run dry.
Flexible water tanks - 120L Triangular
A 200-litre flexible tank with a tasteless inner bladder protected by a tough nylon outer skin, designed originally for boats. That makes it strong against tears and abrasion. Laid flat in a garage or under a bed or in a water butt, it holds five days' water for a household of four. It's a good choice where a rigid tank simply won't fit through the door.
360L Antique Terracotta Amphora Water Butt
A 360-litre water butt made to look like an antique terracotta urn, with a planting cup in the top. It comes with a diverter and a brass or chrome tap that fits without drilling, and the maker says it's UV stable and weather resistant. It's a decorative piece in its own right, with a large reserve of non-drinking water hidden inside.
Nuova Rade Flexible Water Tank 200L
A light, flexible 200-litre tank designed for boats, supplied with an inlet fitting and an outlet valve ready to connect. Its metal hooks make it easy to secure in place. At home it can lie flat in a garage, loft space, or under a bed or inside a planter or water butt. It folds away when empty and holds five days of water for four people when full.
Foldable Water Bladder,
100 Gallons (378 litres)
A large folding water bladder holding about 380 litres, which fills from a standard garden hose in roughly 20 minutes. That's about nine and a half days of water for a household of four at 10 litres each a day. Empty, it packs down small. It's one of the simplest ways to hold a big reserve without dedicating permanent space to a rigid tank. Perfect for inserting into a planter or water butt.
105L Tower Potable Water Tank
A 105-litre upright tank in food-grade polythene, translucent so you can see how full it is, and UV resistant for durability. Its tower shape stands in a corner rather than along a wall. That's ten days of water for one person, or about two and a half days for a household of four. Good for a garage or utility room.
Enduramaxx 300 Litre Potable Drinking Water Tank
A 300-litre tank made from WRAS-approved polymer for drinking water, moulded in one seamless piece so there are no joins to leak. It's UV stabilised, so it can stand outdoors for years. That's a week and a half of water for a household of four. It's a substantial piece of kit, best suited to homes with a garden or outbuilding.
Katadyn Micropur Forte MF 1T DCCNa
Silver-based tablets that keep already-clean water fresh in storage. The maker says that, unlike chlorine, which works for only a few hours, the silver ions preserve water for up to six months. That makes them ideal for the containers you fill and put away, especially jerry cans and barrels, as they stop germs and smells developing. Always read the label and consult a pharmacist if unsure.