55 Gallon Water Storage Barrel

2C

​Long-Term Emergency Water Supply for Home or Workplace

The 55-Gallon Water Storage Barrel offers an affordable, dependable way to secure a large emergency water supply for your household, school, or office. Constructed from heavy-duty, BPA-free plastic, the barrel is designed to safely store potable water for extended periods, even outdoors.

Its opaque blue coloring blocks UV rays that encourage algae and bacteria growth, ensuring clean, safe water when you need it most.

Why You Need the 55-Gallon Water Storage Barrel

FEMA recommends storing at least one gallon of water per person per day, and this barrel helps you:

  • Maintain an ample supply of clean water for emergencies
  • Reduce the need for constant water rotation with 5-year storage (when treated with Water Preserver Concentrate)
  • Protect your water from contamination and sunlight
  • Stay prepared for disasters that disrupt municipal water supplies
US$169.99
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Specifications

Specifications

SKU: 2C
Product Type: Emergency water storage container
Weight: 30 lbs. (weight when full is approximately 480 lbs.)
Dimensions: (1) 55 Gallon Water Barrel: 22 x 22 x 36" - Pallet (8): 48 x 40 x 48"
Shelf-life: 5 years (when treated with Water Preserver Concentrate)
Supply Duration: Provides 2 gallons of emergency water for 5 people for 5.5 days
Disaster Usage: earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, tsunamis, winter storms, terrorist attacks, floods
Shipping: This product requires higher freight quotes due to its size and packaging (Freight Class 250). Customers shipping to CA, call 800-277-3727 for a freight quote. 

Features

Features

High-Capacity Storage

  • Holds 55 gallons of potable water
  • BPA-free, food-grade polyethylene plastic
  • Designed for long-term storage with proper treatment
  • Molded top ring to facilitate handling using hoist, parrot grabber, side grabber, hand truck and fork-lift One 2" BTS closure and one 2" inch NPT closure with 3/4" NPT insert

 

UV-Resistant & Safe

  • Dark blue color blocks bacteria- and algae-growing UV rays
  • FDA-approved materials for water safety
  • Suitable for outdoor or indoor storage
  • UN 1H1/Y1.8/100 certified for use with Water Preserver Concentrate
  • Material: High molecular weight polyethelene 2.2 mm minimum wall thickness; FDA approved resin

 

Easy to Fill & Dispense

  • Safely stores 55 gallons of emergency water for 5 years when used with Water Preserver Concentrate (sold separately)
  • Two bung openings for filling and extraction
  • Compatible with standard siphon pumps and bung wrenches (sold separately)
  • Stackable design for efficient storage in garages, basements, or utility rooms

 

Trusted by Professionals Nationwide

Quake Kare water storage solutions are trusted by emergency planners, businesses, and families committed to readiness. When safety is critical, this barrel delivers proven performance and peace of mind.

Uses

Uses

It’s a smart investment in your household or facility’s resilience.

  • Home emergency preparedness for natural disasters
  • School or childcare facility disaster planning
  • Office or warehouse continuity plans
  • RV, cabin, or off-grid water storage
  • Community disaster supply programs

 

 

Prepare with Confidence Using the 55-Gallon Water Storage Barrel

Clean water is life’s most essential resource. With this barrel, you can protect your family’s water supply against the unexpected safely and reliably for years to come.

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