"tennis maynard" wrote in message
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I have been using and storing rainwater (0ne 250-gal, one 150-gal, and
two 50-gal containers. I have never had any problems with anything
growing in the water in the opaque containers, and indeed, only a very

500 gallons??? Wow. I wish I could store this much rainwater. I am the
kind of person who feels guilty if I leave the water running when I brush my
teeth...

small growth of algae on the sides of the translucent one in six years.
Don't put anything in the water; just make sure the container is clean
when you start and you should be ok.

It's currently soaking in a very strong solution of bleach, and I plan on
scrubbing it on Saturday.

--Matt