Water
When camping, proper handling of fresh water and waste water is very important to ensure a clean and hygienic environment. Here are some tips on water transport and handling of fresh and grey water:
- Fresh water: It is important to have a reliable source of fresh water. This may mean either bringing water bottles or collecting water from a nearby source such as a stream or lake. It is important to filter and/or treat the water to remove potentially harmful bacteria, viruses and other contaminants. A water filter or water purification tablets can help with this.
- Grey water: Grey water is waste water that comes from the washbasin, shower or kitchen sink. It should never be disposed of directly into nature or a nearby river or lake. Instead, it should be drained into a designated waste water tank. Some campsites have waste water disposal stations where you can dispose of the grey water.
- Transport containers: To transport fresh water, you can use either special water canisters or empty water bottles. It is important to ensure that the containers are clean and securely closed to avoid contamination.
- Waste water tank: A waste water tank is a container specifically designed to store grey water. There are several different types of waste water tanks, including portable tanks that can be transported in a vehicle or permanently installed tanks that are integrated into the motorhome.
It is important to be careful not to dispose of grey water in the wild and always ensure that the waste water tank is securely closed and transported safely to avoid spills and contamination. With the correct handling of fresh and grey water, you can create a clean and hygienic camping environment.