Plastic drums are a common sight in Nigerian homes especially in areas where water supply is erractic. These drums are typically used for storing water. Plastic barrels can also be used to store food items like rice, beans, oil and other edibles like fruit and vegetables. The size of the plastic drums avaiable vary with some as little as 50 litres, 100 litres, going as high as 200 litres. Getting one with a drum cover is recommended so that the content stays protected from dirt and contamination.