Another benefit of having a pool!

[Watermom]

A year and a half ago, in the midst of a derecho storm during a week with temps in the 100s every single day and no power for an entire week, being able to hang out in the pool is the only thing that got us through.

Now, my pool is coming through for us again!!

As some of you may have heard on the news, a large area around Charleston, West Virginia is in the midst of a water contamination issue. Yesterday, a chemical leak contaminated our public water system. We have been told to not use any water for anything other than flushing toilets. Stores are sold out of water, all restaurants are closed, hospitals canceling all surgeries other than emergencies, etc.

We have several cases of bottled water on hand and are just fine for now. (No idea how long this will last.) Can't cook, can't bathe, etc. Excuse me!! I want to wash my hair!!

So says me, "I have a whole pool full of clean, clear water. I may not be able to take a shower, but I'm at least gonna wash my hair!" (And, I didn't want to use a case of bottled water to do so.) So, I took a 5 gallon bucket outside, brought water in, filled some large pots and put them on the stove to boil. Once it cooled down, I used it to wash my hair. Lathered up and then my 18 year old son poured it over my head while I leaned over kitchen sink to rinse. I will also use this for drinking water for my 3 golden retrievers.

So, pool to the rescue yet again!