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An insulated water storage tank preferably constructed from a rigid or hard plastic is disclosed which, in conjunction with associated piping and a series of valves, is directly connected to a dwelling's regular water supply line. The storage tank is filled with the regular the water supply line by

An insulated water storage tank preferably constructed from a rigid or hard plastic is disclosed which, in conjunction with associated piping and a series of valves, is directly connected to a dwelling's regular water supply line. The storage tank is filled with the regular the water supply line by opening an access or fill valve and closing a supply or intake valve. When the tank is filled the fill valve is also closed and waters travels normally through the supply line bypassing the storage tank. In the event of an interruption of the regular water supply, for whatever reason, a shut-off valve, which is normally opened, is closed preventing water flow from the main water supply and the supply valve is opened to allow the water stored in the tank to enter into the water supply line, thus providing an auxiliary supply of water.

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[ What I claim is:] [1.] A method for storing water received from a conventional water supply in a water storage tank, said water storage tank in fluid communication with said water supply line by a first pipe member and a second pipe member, said first pipe member attached at one end to said water

[ What I claim is:] [1.] A method for storing water received from a conventional water supply in a water storage tank, said water storage tank in fluid communication with said water supply line by a first pipe member and a second pipe member, said first pipe member attached at one end to said water supply line and at a second end to said water storage tank, said second pipe member attached at one end to said water supply line and at a second end to said storage tank, said first pipe member including a first valve member and said second pipe member including a second valve member, a third valve member being disposed as part of said water supply line in between the attachment of said first pipe member and said second pipe member to said water supply line, said method comprising the steps:(a) closing said second valve member;(b) opening said third valve member; and(c) opening said first valve member to cause water flowing through said water supply line to enter said water storage tank through said first pipe member.