The water systems

Potable water

In the main room of the cabin is a ceramic cistern for dispensing potable water. A 5-gallon (18.9-litre) bottle of water can be upended on this cistern.

How to replace a bottle on the cistern

  1. Remove the empty bottle from the cistern.

  2. Before installing the replacement bottle, spray the top of the bottle with a vinegar/water solution. (A spray bottle containing this solution is located beneath the sink.)

  3. Dry the top of the replacement bottle with paper towel.

  4. Remove the plastic cap from the replacement bottle.

  5. Install the replacement bottle on the cistern.

Lake water

Use the two buckets below the sink to carry lake water to the camp.

How to use the kettles

There are two kettles on the stove:

  • Use the smaller kettle to boil potable water.

  • Use the larger kettle—which has a wooden handle—to boil lake water.