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SKYHYDRANT
- USER GUIDE & DATA SHEET
PREVENTING POST CONTAMINATION OF DRINKING WATER
Water produced from the SkyHydrant is free of biological contaminates and safe to drink. Over time
however, water quality can deteriorate - in hot climates water can remain safe for a few days while in colder
climates it may stay safe for weeks.
To maintain water quality it is good practice to regularly disinfect drinking water tanks and water pipes by
adding a small amount of chlorine to prevent the growth of unwanted organisms and pathogens in the
stored water.
To achieve this, as a guide add about 3/4 teaspoon of chlorine powder (at 65% available chlorine) or 1½
teaspoons of chlorine powder (at 35% available chlorine) for every 1,000-litres of tank water. First, mix the
chlorine in a small bucket of water to make a solution before adding the chlorine solution to the tank.
It is recommended to use a water testing kit to maintain a free residual chlorine level of between 0.2 to 0.5
milligrams per litre (mg/l) which is equivalent to 2 to 5 parts per million (PPM). Water should be tested every
few days to maintain the chlorine levels and make adjustments as necessary.
