Live Without Water?

[Cloverjo]

We’ve got a major leak problem in the house which will lead to us having no water for about 10 days while we get the place repiped.

Can we realistically live without water for that time, or should we move out for a while? I know we can buy bottled water, and I could have a shower at my dad’s house but we take on-tap water for granted. It sounds a bit tricky. Even cleaning your teeth or washing up a teaspoon needs thinking about before you do it.

Ok, First World problem, I know. People have to put up with a lot worse, but just wondering if it’s realistic to stay in the house while the work is going on.

[spathiphyllum]

It is realistic, yes. Would be much easier if you're retired i think.

I would advise living elsewhere for a short period, but ten days isn't too long to live off of bottled water.

[gingejbee]

It's awkward living without a water supply for a day....

[dannyk13]

I wouldn't recommend it:-
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-many-days-can-you-survive-without-water-2014-5?r=US&;IR=T

[snags]

Use Gin instead. The 10 days will fly by.

[Cloverjo]

I like the gin idea snags :) Expensive to shower in though.

[windywillow]

Flushing the loo would be a big problem.

[Sqad]

Book into a hotel.....without water for ten days would be hell.

[dannyk13]

Sqad, according to my link they wouldn't feel anything at the end of ten days.

[KARL]

The answer is with yourself. If you think this would be intolerable then stay somewhere else for the duration. Personally, I would find it a disappointment and only that, but I would stay put and only move out if the heating had to be switched off (always assuming we are talking about the UK). If I wanted water to drink I would not buy bottled water either, but in our area there is so much residual chlorine in the supply that I can't take tap water and drink other non-alcoholic liquids instead. Water for cooking and, given their willing co-operation (non-metered areas particularly), water for incidental washing can be brought in in a large container and/or had from neighbours' garden taps or in your case from a family member. Ten days or so of this is less disruption than going camping because you have all your belongings and the space of your dwelling to enjoy.

[hc4361]

Why aren't the plumbers erecting an emergency stand pipe on the 'right' side of the leak? That's normal practice.

[spathiphyllum]

Danny, just because your house doesn't have a water supply doesn't stop you buying bottles from the shops

[dannyk13]

Spath, what has that got to do with my posts?

[spathiphyllum]

Clover, would your insurance be able to cover fees if you're unable to stay at home?

[Sqad]

danny...I understand all that, but it is not a survival thing, it is a matter of ..."living."

To me that means showering, flushing the toilet and using the dish washer and washing machine. If Cloverjo had a swimming pool, then she could use that water, but being without water for ten days is just hastle! hastle! hastle.

[hc4361]

*hassle*

[dannyk13]

Sqad, I was just pointing out that according to my link and others a person can only survive a matter of days without water.

[10ClarionSt]

"Live off of bottled water"? What does that mean?

[Sqad]

Thank you danny and h.c........;-)

[spathiphyllum]

Danny, clover won't be without water.

"I know we can buy bottled water"

She will be without house water such as showers, toilets, washing up etc..

This is why i said to you at 09:18 about the bottle water. Your're on about if clover didn't drink or consume water for 10 days.

[spathiphyllum]

10clarionst... remain alive from the consumption of water from a bottle, bought from a shop.