Survivalist Tip: If you plan to stay at home during the apocalypse, you definitely will need a water purification system. As with telephone and electricity services, water utility companies aren’t equipped for a major upheaval – despite all those fees they slap onto your monthly bill. I’m not talking about the quaint little designer filters you attach to your faucets at home or work. Even the most basic of water purification systems will remove undesirable chemicals and toxins and will set you back less than $200. But, it’s a worthwhile investment, considering that water will be worth as much as gold in the post-apocalyptic ‘New Universe.’ Mayans in México’s Yucatán peninsula had a ready source of clean drinking water; a massive fresh-water river snakes beneath the region and bubbles up into sinkholes they called a “dzonot,” which the Spaniards translated into cenote. The Mayans considered these sacred and magical portals to the underworld, which – unlike Judaism, Christianity and Islam – is not a place of evil or despair. It is a source of life. I know this may seem like a bit much in discussions about water filters, but you need to understand the significance of clean water. It is the source of all life, and you can’t do without it. In the new world, the Mayan gods will be honored to see your concern for this most basic sustenance. Besides, you need clean water to make chocolate and down your Xanax!
Chief Writing Wolf 