free water in Quartzsite?

[DannyB1954]

I'm confused by this statement. Blue containers make water not grow stuff?

Sunlight will allow algae growth, like in a fish tank. Opaque containers will not let the sunlight past. I don't believe the color matters.You probably still will want to keep them out of the sun.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/colum...ncer-what-you-need-to-know-about-pet-and-bpa/

 

[GotSmart]

I ran the production line in a water bottling company in the 80's.  

As long as you have a clean container, and clean water nothing will grow.

The problem happens when you use the water and allow contaminated air in. 

Chlorination will kill bacteria.  Just put a 1/4 oz chlorine in the last quart of water and shake it up well.  Then drain the bottle completely through the spout.  Turn the bottle upside down to drain completely. 

Do not rinse. It should be good doing this a couple times a season. (Every month or so.)  

Dirty hands on the inside of the spout are the reason most bacteria get transferred.