"At Safe Water, we help healthcare facilities meet Joint Commission and OSHA emergency water requirements with long-term, cost-effective storage.   Our water storage solutions ensure your hospital remains fully operational in any emergency."

When it comes to emergency preparedness in healthcare, reliability and compliance are non-negotiable. That’s why Safe Water is trusted by hospitals nationwide to meet stringent standards set by agencies like CMS and the CDC. Our 75-year shelf life emergency water is independently lab-tested and hermetically sealed, offering a sustainable, long-term solution that eliminates the need for costly annual rotations. Emergency Preparedness Managers choose Safe Water because it supports compliance, reduces logistical burdens, and ensures safe, potable water is ready when it's needed most. With Safe Water, you invest once and stay prepared for decades—no replacements, no guesswork, just peace of mind.

Designed to support CMS 96-hour mandates and Joint Commission audit readiness, our solution helps you meet emergency water requirements with confidence and cost-efficiency. Dependability during crisis isn’t optional. Safe Water makes it possible.

Regulatory Compliance Details for Safe Water – 75-Year Emergency Water

Safe Water’s long-term emergency water solution is specifically engineered to meet and exceed federal, state, and healthcare-specific emergency preparedness regulations. Below are the key standards and how Safe Water aligns with them:

1. Joint Commission (TJC) – Emergency Management Standards

Requirement: Hospitals must have a water contingency plan that ensures availability for drinking, sanitation, and critical operations for patients and staff.

Safe Water Compliance:

  • Long-term water stored on-site meets the requirement for access to potable water during extended outages.

  • Enables compliance with EM.02.02.09: maintaining utility systems (including water supply) during emergencies.

  • Supports EM.02.01.01: hospital readiness to manage interruptions in essential services.

 Safe Water supports documented readiness during accreditation audits.

2. OSHA 1910.151(b) – Medical Services and First Aid

Requirement: Employers (including hospitals) must provide potable drinking water for staff and patients in workplace environments.

Safe Water Compliance:

  • Water is purified, sealed, and certified potable for human consumption.

  • Packaging meets OSHA standards for safe storage and access.

  • Available in scalable solutions for any staff-to-patient ratio.

Ensures worker safety and regulatory compliance for all on-duty personnel.

3. FEMA & Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Guidelines

Recommendation: Store 1 gallon of water per person per day for a minimum of 3 days for all patients, staff, and visitors.

Safe Water Compliance:

  • Products are designed around FEMA/HHS minimums with customizable volume plans.

  • 75-year shelf life eliminates constant reordering and rotation.

  • Supports Continuity of Operations (COOP) and disaster mitigation plans.

Meets and exceeds FEMA’s recommended 72-hour supply per person.

4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – Emergency Preparedness Rule

Requirement: CMS-certified hospitals must have emergency preparedness plans addressing water supply and subsistence needs.

Safe Water Compliance:

  • Fulfills CMS checklist item: “Ability to sustain water needs for patients and staff for at least 96 hours.”

  • Safe Water provides documentation for integration into CMS survey readiness plans.

 Qualifies under required documentation for CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule.

 5. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Safe Drinking Water Act

Requirement: Water provided must be free from contaminants and meet EPA potable standards.

Safe Water Compliance:

  • Each batch is tested to meet or exceed EPA Safe Drinking Water standards.

  • Packaged in BPA-free, UV-resistant containers to maintain water integrity over time.

Independently tested and documented water quality assurance.