Water Handling System

Abstract

A water handling system features collapsible containers which have ports on either side. The ports allow multiple containers to be connected together so that they can be filled in sequential order. The ports have quick-connect fittings by means of which a cap, an inter-container connector, and/or a spout member can be connected to the containers. Dissolving electrolyte-providing members are suitably provided to be inserted into the containers so that pure water collected, e.g., from an atmospheric moisture harvester can be remineralized.

1 . A container for receiving and holding liquid therein, comprising:
 a plurality of sides defining a liquid-receiving, liquid-retaining enclosure, at least some of the sides being configured to allow the container to be compressed to a reduced dimension and to expand upon introduction of liquid into the container;   a pair of ports on opposite sides of the container by means of which liquid can be introduced into and removed from the container, the ports having attachment fittings; and   at least one cap securable to the container via one of the attachment fittings.   
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment fittings comprise bayonet fittings. 
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle for lifting and manipulating the container. 
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container holds on the order of about five gallons of liquid. 
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a dissolving electrolyte-providing member disposed therein. 
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a dissolving chlorine-providing member disposed therein. 
   
   
       7 . A system for collecting water, comprising:
 at least two containers, each comprising a plurality of sides and having a pair of ports on opposite sides by means of which liquid can be introduced into and removed from the container, the ports having attachment fittings;   at least one cap securable to one of the containers via one of the attachment fittings; and   at least one inter-container connector configured to attach to the attachment fittings to join the at least two containers together in fluid communication.   
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 7 , further comprising one or more spout members attachable to the attachment fittings. 
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 7 , further comprising dissolving electrolyte-providing members disposable within the containers. 
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 7 , further comprising a dissolving chlorine-providing member disposed therein.