With all the flooding, tornadoes, and power outages do to these disasters lately, here are some water purification options if you are under a boil order or getting water from unusual sources.

Water Filtration / Purification options from preppersanonymous.com

• Boiling: Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
• Distillation: Converting water into a vapor and then back into a liquid via direct or solar heat.
• Commercial Filter: A product designed and manufactured specifically for purifying water. These usually contain some type of charcoal or ceramic filter.
• Chemical: Using water purifications tablets, chlorine (bleach) and iodine.
  • see Ratios for Purifying Water
• Solar Disinfection (SODIS): Exposing water filled transparent bottles to the sun for an extended period of time.
• Improvised Filter: Using multiple layers and combinations of sand, rocks, pebbles, grass and cloth to create a filter similar to how the ground naturally filters water.

If you are under a boil order, boiling may not be your best option. It can be time consuming because you have to bring it to a boil and then let the water cool if you are going to drink it.  Most importantly, it does not remove contaminates, it just kills bacteria and viruses.  Remember you want to purify AND filter your water.

Some excellent commercial options are Sawyer Point ZeroTWO™ Viral Water Purifier and the Aqua Pail

Also here is a pdf of all the Water Filtration / Purification options we offer: Water Filtration Spec Sheet (pdf)

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