Water Storage In Canning Jars Tip

Do I need to treat the water first ?

After thoroughly cleaning  the mason jars, fill them with water.

All public water supplies are already treated and should be free of harmful bacteria.

However, as an added precaution, you can add 4-6 drops of chlorine bleach per gallon of water stored.

Mix this in a larger container then fill your mason jars.

This precaution protects you against any lingering organisms in storage containers that may have been inadvertently missed during the cleaning process.

No,  you  DO NOT have to do a water bath canning process to seal the lids.

Just place lid on top of mason jar and screw the ring on to hold in place.