Thanks for the replies. To be on the safe side I will treat the water wth 8 drops of bleach per gallon. This should ensure no algae growth. My plan is to put away several 7 gallon jugs to start and find maybe drive a point this summer. Water at 30 feet is supposed to be good. My house well is 200 feet and the water has a high iron level so use without a softener is not an option. My other choice put is a disconnect switch from the power grid and set up a generator to run the well pump and softener to draft water as its needed.

Huck