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Friday, August 17, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
How Long To Boil Drinking Water?
This is the kind of information
that can safe a life...SRN
April 18, 2012, Submitted by: Ken
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 90 percent of the world’s water is contaminated in some way. There are a variety of microscopic organisms that can contaminate water supplies and cause potentially serious, even fatal, illnesses among wilderness travelers. Dipping your head into a cold mountain stream and taking a long refreshing drink is an experience that has basically vanished from the wilderness areas of America. With the increased use of the wilderness there has also been an increase in the amount of bacteriological contamination of back country water supplies.
Biologically contaminated water is water that contains microorganisms such as Giardia (a common microorganism that, if not killed, leads to intestinal disorders), bacteria, or viruses that can lead to infections.
Toxic water sources contain chemical contamination from pesticide runoffs, mine tailings, and so on. Boiling, filtering, or chemically treating water can remove or kill microorganisms, but it will not remove chemical toxins.
Boiling is the most certain way of killing all microorganisms. According to the Wilderness Medical Society, water temperatures above 160° F (70° C) kill all pathogens within 30 minutes and above 185° F (85° C) within a few minutes. So in the time it takes for the water to reach the boiling point (212° F or 100° C) from 160° F (70° C), all pathogens will be killed, even at high altitude.
So the correct answer is… The moment your drinking water reaches a rolling boil, the water has already become safe to drink (except for the risk of chemical toxins).
Stop wasting fuel. You do not need to boil water for 5 minutes, 10 minutes, double for high altitude, whatever else you’ve heard, etc.
If you have a thermometer, you don’t even have to wait until the water begins to boil for safe drinking water.
30 minutes at 160° F
-or-
3 minutes at 185° F
-or-
you’re already safe at 212° F
…I’ll bet you didn’t know that
Get more great information at: http://modernsurvivalblog.com/
Monday, May 21, 2012
Iprepping: Make A Solar Water Distiller
Very simple Method and a cup is sure better than nothing! SRN
Iprepping: Make A Solar Water Distiller: How to Make a Solar Water Distiller Distillation is sometimes the only possible way for treatment to purify water. After disasters and ...
Iprepping: Make A Solar Water Distiller: How to Make a Solar Water Distiller Distillation is sometimes the only possible way for treatment to purify water. After disasters and ...
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Water Purification and Survival: Part 2
Choosing a good water source or having a water purification system before you drink “Unknown Water”
could mean the difference between life and death. We cannot stress
enough how important it is to take the time and use the proper methods
and tools to make sure your drinking is safe. This article is part 2 in a series of posts.
Read: Part 1 – Protect Your Body’s Water
Types of Water Contaminants
Boil Water
A contaminated water supply left untreated and used for hydration
can lead to serious health consequences. If your water is already in
short supply, contracting a waterborne disease or illness can be
irreparably disastrous, especially in a situation where medical
assistance and help are not readily available. There are many things
that can harm you in a contaminated water supply and hopefully after
reading this, you will think twice before taking that first sip.
Boil Water
Coliform Bacteria: This is not a single strain of bacteria but a grouping which includes E. Coli. These types of bacteria can lead to dysentery but may not effect all individuals the same depending on their immunity and the strain of bacteria. Symptoms may include gastroenteritis, bloody stool, fever and vomiting.
Treatment: Dysentery usually clears up after a few days and no treatment is needed however it’s important to manage fluid intake (from clean drinking sources or IV replacement in cases of extreme dehydration) and replace what was lost through diarrhea and vomiting. If you suspect dysentery is caused by amoebic agents (such as through coliform bacteria mentioned above) you may need antibiotic medication to kick it out of your body if it doesn’t go away on its own.
Hepatitis A: This is a very small enteric virus that can lead to an inflamed liver, jaundice, weakness, anorexia, fever and lassitude. In milder cases it will take a week or two of rest to recover and in more severe cases the victim can face liver damage and death (usually among the elderly). Definitely not things you would want to be experiencing in a survival situation. You will probably have plenty of other issues you’ll be dealing with and getting sidelined by this virus will definitely throw monkey wrench in your SHTF survival plan.
Treatment: There is no specific treatment for Hepatitus A, although sleep is recommended during the acute onset phase. Also it’s best to avoid anything that requires heavy labor on the part of the liver to process, such as alcohol, Tylenol (acetaminophen) and fatty foods. A majority of cases recover fully after 3-6 months. You can get a vaccination that will protect you from this disease and it typically starts working 4 weeks after injection. You’ll also need a 6-12 month booster to provide long term protection.
Treatment: There is no specific treatment for crypto. Healthy individuals with a normal immune system usually get better on their own. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids and get extra rest. Pregnant women and children stand a higher chance of complication related to dehydration as a result of fluid loss. Rapid fluid loss in Infants can be life-threatening.
Giardia: This little guy is another protozoan parasite that has lead to a few large outbreaks in the U.S.. Giardia are parasitic and attach to the intestines of humans and animals. They cause a disease called giardaisis resulting in symptoms such as upset stomach, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, weight loss, and general gastrointestinal distress. Symptoms typically last about a week, however as with everything there are exceptions and some people may experience more serious symptoms and over a longer period of time.
Treatment: The CDC states, “Several drugs can be used to treat Giardia infection. Effective treatments include metronidazole, tinidazole, and nitazoxanide[1]. Alternatives to these medications include paromomycin, quinacrine, and furazolidone. Some of these drugs may not be routinely available in the United States. Different factors may shape how effective a drug regimen will be, including medical history, nutritional status, and condition of the immune system[3-5]. Therefore, it is important to discuss treatment options with a health care provider.”
Helminths: These parasitic worms grow and multiply in wet soil and sewage. They enter the body either by burrowing through your skin or taking a ride down your throat when you gulp that nice, long awaited swig of untreated water. They can cause an array of problems depending on the species. They are generally not a current problem in the U.S. but can be in developing countries.
Treatment: This can be complicated due to the large variety of parasitic worms (around 20 known varieties) in various parts of the world. Drug treatments vary depending on method of infection (through skin contact or ingestion), the type of helminth and the individual being treated. The goal of treatment is to either stun them or kill them so they pass out of the body. Some naturally occurring medications include: tobacco, wormwood, clove, and plumeria.
Chemicals: This includes lead, petroleum, fertilizers, insecticides and industrial waste. Symptoms can vary significantly and may manifest quickly (such as from chemical agents present in insecticides
which are often slightly modified nerve agents) or slowly depending on
amount and concentration of the chemical (even small amounts of lead
over time can cause chronic problems as a quick google search will
reveal).Treatment: The first step is to minimize further exposure and prevent secondary contamination to others (depending on concentration and substance). If possible identify the source of chemical contamination in order to help aid in treatment UNLESS it will cause further exposure (see step one). Depending on the substance, there can be a number of cascading complications. This subject could take pages to cover so suffice it to say that ensuring your water source is free from contaminants, will not only enable you and your loved ones to stay healthy, it may also save your lives.
Survival Precautions
Remember that surface water, especially muddy and/or stagnate (even snow that has been present
for a period of time), will be contaminated with disease carrying
organisms and is extremely dangerous to drink unless purified.
Don’t underestimate these risks. Disease inducing organisms
contained in impure water is one of the greatest enemies of survival.
If your only source of water is impure or you suspect it to be impure,
do not drink ANY of it until it has been filtered and purified.Also read: 6 Dangerous “Urban Survival” Myths About Water
Friday, May 11, 2012
How to use water resourcefully
Well written with good information. SRN
survival is key. Be ready be prepared
Water Is Life
I don’t need to tell you why your family needs safe potable water as well as long term food storage, first aid kits, and other survival gear to survive the aftermath of an emergency or disaster.
People can
live for days or even weeks without food but no one survives past 4 or 5
days without water. Living on very short rations an “average” person
can survive on a minimum of one gallon of water for replacement of
normal activities loss, per day. At that drastically minimal rate a
family of four will require 120 gallons of potable water to survive for
30 days. Also you will need about 13.2 gallons (50 liters) per person
per day. We now use ten times that amount per day on average.
Including
drinking, sanitation and hygiene that same family of four would require
1560 gallons of potable water to survive for 30 days. Storing 120
gallons of water to meet subsistence-level needs is easily done, if
that’s how you visualize your family surviving. Storing 1560 gallons,
while making your family’s survival experience more pleasant, is
problematic if you do not have the ability to replenish your water
supply while off of the National Electric Power Grid.
Water Availability is not Guaranteed
What if one
day after an emergency or disaster you turn on the tap and either
nothing comes out, or what comes out is unsafe to drink? Water
distribution systems require energy and what comes out of your faucet is
there because the fragile and vulnerable Grid energized a pump.
The National
Electric Power Grid is obsolescent and vulnerable to blackouts due to
equipment failure, unintentional human error or recently and most
frighteningly, malicious foreign cyber attack. Water
self sufficiency off the grid, and independent of the weather, will
ensure that your family has enough water to survive no matter how bad
the situation becomes.
Rain Water Harvesting
The basic
component of water self sufficiency is rain water harvesting and
storage. This component requires storage tanks of sufficient capacity
with connections to your home’s rain gutter system. This component is
weather dependent but based upon annual rainfall amounts and seasonal
rains distribution in your area, rain water harvesting may well satisfy
your unpurified water requirements if you plan properly.
In most
parts of continental USA, with the exception of the Southwest, rainfall
is fairly regular, reliable and predictably sufficient to be the primary
source for your family’s survival water self sufficiency. You will
have to make a judgment call and decide how much storage capacity you
will need to bridge dry spells.
Because we
have become so dependent on the grid and the water distribution systems
it enables, houses no longer have cisterns to store water for dry
spells. Chances are your home doesn’t have a cistern either, so you
will need to acquire water storage capacity. Water can be stored in
almost anything: one gallon water jugs you buy at the supermarket,
hard-side metal or plastic tanks, or the much more convenient and less
expensive collapsible “pillow” tanks.
We can
safely discard the idea of buying, storing and then refilling 1500+ one
gallon jugs as impractical. Hard-side tanks are more practical but are
always the same size, full or empty, are difficult to handle, expensive
and require permanent installation above ground or below
A
much better solution is collapsible “bladder” tanks which are
constructed of very tough plastics which meet Food and Drug
Administration requirements for potable water storage. Bladder tanks
are relatively inexpensive and can be stored folded within their
shipping boxes until you decide to deploy them.
Purifying Stored Rainwater
The water
stored in your tanks, while it may appear clear, is not safe to drink.
The rain which fell on your roof and ran down your gutters became
contaminated with bird feces, insect waste, decayed organic matter,
chemicals and other pollutants. To make this water safe to drink it
must first be treated or preferably purified.
Treatment
involves adding proportionately large amounts of chlorine iodine. This
method should be reserved for emergency or occasional use only, because
ingestion of too much iodine may be harmful.(3)
The optimum solution is the use of a water purifier which removes sediment and chemicals, kills bacteria and other pathogens. An
efficient water purifier would utilize both pre and post-filters and a
high-intensity ultraviolet germicidal lamp. Such a device must be
proven to have a bacterial kill rate up to 99.99+% including cysts
(Giardia and Cryptosporidium), and microorganisms including viruses,
bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa.
This water
purifier should be operable off the Electric Power Grid and capable of
converting water from any available source into potable water.
Now You Need to Become Water Self Sufficient
You have
acquired long term bulk food storage, first aid kits, tools, defensive
weapons and other survival gear. Now you need to become water self
sufficient or all your other preparations are meaningless and your
family will perish. WATER IS LIFE.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Seychelle filters
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How It Works
Through medical technology Seychelle created a uniform 2-micron absolute pore size for the assured reduction and removal of the above contaminants. The high-tech porous plastic micro-filter is impregnated with both the finest granulated activated coconut Carbon available and Seychelle's exclusive adsorbing media for superior analyte removal capability.In addition, the controlled 2-micron filter contains thousands of Omni-directional pores that result in a "tortuous path" for superior analyte reduction.
Seychelle's exclusive Ionic-Adsorption Micro-Filtration coordinates all processes of contaminant reduction by Adsorption, Absorption, chemical bonding, chelation, and depth filtration.
All Seychelle filters, from the smallest to the largest are extensively tested by only the highest quality, independent state approved laboratories certified to test under the strictest EPA/ANSI protocols and NSF Standards 42 and 53.
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The Seychelle Water Bag is the perfect product when you need a continuous supply of water. It holds up to 2 gallons of water and makes great-tasting drinking water. The Water Bag comes complete with a handy carrying case with a strap, which you can hang from a tree, car door or simply hold conveniently in your hand. The bag produces up to 100 gallons of great-tasting water which is equal 757 half liters of bottled water!
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The 28oz Seychelle Water Filtration Bottle provides great-tasting, fresh water wherever you are. Ideally suited for situations where the drinking water source is questionable or not disinfected, it comes with an attractive insulator sleeve.
The 28oz Advanced Seychelle Water Filtration flip top bottle is the perfect solution for those traveling to foreign countries where safe drinking water is at a premium.
The insulator sleeve attaches to a belt or backpack, and is great for any outdoor use: walking, hiking, biking, travel, camping or emergency preparedness!
The bottle produces up to 100 gallons of great-tasting water; and is equal to 757 half liters of bottled water! For the 75% of the water consumed away from home, this is the perfect portable product!
Key Features:
- Now with BIOSAFE®, removes up to 99.99% of bacteria, virus, contaminants and pollutants found in drinking water sources using its proprietary Ionic Adsorption Micron Filtration System.
- Contains Iodinated Resin (EPA Reg. # 35917-2) and other proprietary media which effectively reduces virus and bacteria to six logs (99.9999%).
- Produces up to 100 gallons of filtered water or more depending upon the quality of the source water.
- Has a screw on/off fill from the top cap for easy filling.
- 28 oz size is compact, light weight and easy to use!
- Tested by Independent laboratories using EPA/ANSI protocols and NSF Standards 42 and 53.
- Environmentally safe! Does not pollute the countryside!
- Reusable - made of FDA approved low density polyethylene #4 plastic - Will not leach! BPA free!
- Filter is replaceable.
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Compact, easy to use and truly versatile in its attractive carrying case, the Pure Water Straw is like a miniature bottled water plant.
It's ideal for traveling; in your purse, pocket, backpack, luggage, and car or for emergency preparedness. Every family should have several placed throughout the house; in backpacks, in car trunks or glove compartments!
The Pure Water Straw is a sure way of safeguarding the water you drink anywhere you go and best of all its 25-gallon capacity is equal to about 189 half liters of bottled water, providing great-tasting clean water at a fraction of the cost. Never leave home without it!
Key Features:
- Up to 25-gallon filter life.
- Now with BIOSAFE®, removes up to 99.99% of bacteria, virus, contaminants and pollutants found in drinking water including Guardia, Cryptosporidium, and E-Coli Bacteria.
- Proven effective against bacteria and virus to six logs reduction (99.9999%).
- Waterproof carrying case.
- Ideal for everyday use and disaster preparedness.
- Ultra light and compact.
- Non-toxic BPA free materials.
- Tested by Independent laboratories using EPA /ANSI protocols and NSF Standards 42 and 53.
- Costs less than bottled water.
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The Pure Water Pump is ideal for pumping filtered water from any reservoir - 2 1/2 gallon to 5 gallon bottles, 20 to 50 gallon drums, a tub, storage tank, pond, pool, river, lake or virtually any type of container!
It's great for every day use; camping, travel or emergency use. It breaks down into two separate easy-to-carry components that fit into any backpack. The pumping system is powerful - delivering 60 PSI at point of contact.
Key Features:
- Provides up to 100 gallons of filtered water.
- Easy to use!
- Installs in seconds!
- Lightweight, durable, reliable! Now with BIOSAFE®, removes up to 99.99% of bacteria, virus, contaminants and pollutants.
- The pump uses the Advanced filter which is made of the same media as the Standard filter that features BIOSAFE® with the addition of EPA approved iodinated resin (EPA Reg #: 35917-2).
- Extensively tested by independent laboratories using EPA/ ANSI protocols and NSF Standards 42 and 53.
- Removes/reduces Organics and In-Organics such as DDT, PCBs, THMs, Lead, Copper, Mercury, Arsenic and Chromium 6, as well as pathogens such as Guardia, Cryptosporidium and E- Coli Bacteria.
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Streamlined and elegant looking, it fits easily into any refrigerator, and is ideal for R.V. use, camping, boating, and traveling.
Key Features:
- Now with BIOSAFE®, removes up to 99.99% of bacteria, contaminants and pollutants found in drinking water.
- Makes up to 150 gallons of water before changing filters.
- Flip top lid for easy filling.
- Makes water all day long.
- Easy to use, no slip pistol grip.
- Fits into any refrigerator.
- Plastic is non-leaching; BPA free!
- Filter pack easily changed every 6 months.
- Makes water all day long for multiple uses - drinking, cooking, plants, and pets.
- Reservoir holds one half gallon of water; filled twice - the pitcher comfortably holds one full gallon of water.
- Tested by Independent laboratories using EPA/ANSI protocols and NSF Standards 42 and 53.
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sources using its proprietary Ionic Adsorption Micron Filtration
System. The replacement filter easily screws into bottle cap for
convenient replacement. This replacement filter works on the following products:
Seychelle Water Filtration Bottle 24oz
Seychelle Water Filtration Bottle 28oz
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Water Needs...
Putting it away
During
your last briefing I gave some examples of what you might encounter
during a disaster. the possibility to lose access to potable water and
the need to purify non-potable water. Given examples were small packable
units for individual or small group use. there are larger units
available that will serve larger groups, once again the Sarge emphasizes
KEEP IT SIMPLE!! You might only have what you can carry, Right?
Enough said on water treatment, lets move on to water storage. There
are multiple large containers available from 1000 gallon cisterns, 55
gal. drums, etc. A couple water bricks ( each holds 3.5 gallons) stored
in your vehicle, a couple in your closets, or under a bed next thing you
know you have plenty of potable water in easy to manage containers!
We
don't realize how much water we use each day for cooking, washing,
flushing, and drinking. The U.S.G.S. lists individual use per day
averages somewhere at 135 gals. Emergency consumption varies depending
on climate, activity and age. Most studies say 2 qt. per day just for
drinking.
Sarge recommends you do an audit of your own daily use then you will have a better idea of where to start.
Personal
hydration bladders are a must!!! 2qt. are great they can easily fit
into day packs or most come with their own. choice depends on personal
preference. The filters in my previous post are both compatible with
most units. Keeping informed is essential! Whether you stay or leave
your location in order to have access and save water is dependent on the
conditions you may encounter such as drought, flood, contamination,
etc.
The Sarge can't say it enough BE PREPARED!!!
More to follow, The Sarge is on duty!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Emergency Water Supply
Posted by Self Reliant Network
We use water for everything, from cooking, cleaning the dishes, cleaning our bodies, brushing our teeth and for drinking. In the event of a natural emergency such as a hurricane or tornado, water can be interrupted for days, even weeks. Water is one of the first items to disappear off the store shelves when a disaster threatens. Usually, before, during and after a disaster, stores will not be able to keep water stocked due to the high demand. Without water to drink, dehydration sets in, the body starts shutting down and then … well it isn’t good. A human can die in a few days without any water. Having safe drinking water is a top priority when it comes to storing supplies in the event of an emergency.
Drinking water is the best way to keep the body hydrated. Caffeinated beverages such as coffees and teas only make the body want for more water. Carbonated beverages are also not a good idea to drink as they dehydrate the body. Potable water is water safe for human consumption. It is free of disease causing microorganisms, poisonous substances, minerals, and organic matter, chemical, biological and radioactive substances.
How Much Water Do I Need?
Disaster officials suggest having a 3 day water supply and further recommends having 1 gallon of water per person per day.
Play it safe and buy 2 gallons per person. The extra water can always be used for other purposes. Using disposable cups, plates and utensils will cut down on using water for cleaning.
Wet wipes are a big part of my storage, there uses are many!
Safely Storing Emergency Water
Keep your emergency water supply safe. When storing water follow these tips:
- Keep emergency water in a cool, dark place in your home, each vehicle, and your workplace.
- It’s best to use bottled water. Use water before the expiration or “use-by” date stamped on the container.
- It’s possible to keep water in food-grade containers intended for water storage. Containers must be thoroughly washed, sanitized, and rinsed. Only store clean, ready-to-drink water. Tap water will probably need to be purified. Ask public health authorities or your water provider whether tap water should be used and how to treat it. Do not use milk or juice containers for storing water. Even if you try to thoroughly clean these plastic containers, left over sugars and proteins provide perfect places for bacteria to grow.
- Plastic soft drink containers can be used in a pinch. Clean and sanitize containers before they are used.
Protect Your Water Sources
If there are reports of broken water or sewage lines or if local authorities advise you there is a problem, steps should be taken to protect your water sources.
To close the incoming water source, locate the incoming valve and turn it to the closed position. Be sure you and other family members know how to perform this important procedure.
How Do I Find More Water?
When water runs out, the race is on to find available and safe drinking water. There are places around the house where safe drinking water can be found.
Safe Sources
- Melted ice cubes
- Water drained from the water heater (if the water heater has not been damaged)
- Liquids from canned goods such as fruit or vegetable juices
- Water drained from pipes
- To use the water in your pipes, let air into the plumbing by turning on the faucet in your home at the highest level. A small amount of water will trickle out. Then obtain water from the lowest faucet in the home.
- To use the water in your hot-water tank, be sure the electricity or gas is off, and open the drain at the bottom of the tank. Start the water flowing by turning off the water intake valve at the tank and turning on the hot water faucet. Refill the tank before turning the gas or electricity back on. If the gas is turned off, a professional will be needed to turn it back on.
- Radiators
- Hot water boilers (home heating system)
- Water beds (fungicides added to the water or chemicals in the vinyl may make water unsafe to use)
- Water from the toilet bowl or flush tank
- Swimming pools and spas (chemicals used to kill germs are too concentrated for safe drinking but can be used for personal hygiene, cleaning, and related uses
When to Treat Water
Water is only as safe as its source. When there is any doubt about the quality of water to drink, treat it. It is better to be safe than to have the possibility of ingesting unsafe drinking water. Treating the water will eliminate any microorganisms and the possibility of contaminants in the water. Microorganisms such as protozoa s, bacteria and viruses can make a person very ill. Some cases of water contamination have even caused death. If someone suspects they have ingested contaminated drinking water, some of the symptoms include:
- Severe Gas
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Severe Abdominal Cramps
- Headache
- Weakness Due to The Above Symptoms
There are three types of treatments for water:
- Boiling
- Distillation
Here are a few YouTube videos that would be helpful in creating a distiller for water:
Homemade Water Distiller
Solar Powered Water Distiller
- Chemical Treatment
Using Bleach
- Filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee filter to remove solid particles.
- Bring it to a rolling boil for about one full minute.
- Let it cool at least 30 minutes. Water must be cool or the chlorine treatment described below will be useless.
- Add 16 drops of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water, or 8 drops per 2-liter bottle of water. Stir to mix. Sodium hypochlorite of the concentration of 5.25% to 6% should be the only active ingredient in the bleach. There should not be any added soap or fragrances. A major bleach manufacturer has also added Sodium Hydroxide as an active ingredient, which they state does not pose a health risk for water treatment. Make sure the bleach is fragrance free before it is used.
- Let stand 30 minutes.
- If it smells of chlorine. You can use it. If it does not smell of chlorine, add 16 more drops of chlorine bleach per gallon of water (or 8 drops per 2-liter bottle of water), let stand 30 minutes, and smell it again. If it smells of chlorine, you can use it. If it does not smell of chlorine, discard it and find another source of water.
Iodine must be stored in a dark container so that sunlight does not ruin the tablets. Iodine has been shown to be more effective than chlorine treatments and inactivate Giardia. Follow the recommended instructions suggested by the manufacturer. Beware, some people are allergic to iodine and would not be able to use this form of water purification. Persons with thyroid problems or on lithum, women over fifty, and pregnant women should consult their physician prior to using iodine for purification. Also, some people who are allergic to shellfish are also allergic to iodine. If someone cannot use iodine, use another method. Camping Trick: If a person adds a Vitamin C tablet to the water, the choline taste vanishes. Make sure the purification treatment has finished before adding the Vitamin C.
Chlorine tablets
Chlorine can be used for persons with iodine allergies or restrictions. Follow the instructions recommended by the manufacturer. Chlorine can be used for persons with iodine allergies or restrictions. Camping Trick: If a person adds a Vitamin C tablet to the water, the choline taste vanishes. Make sure the purification treatment has finished before adding the Vitamin C.
Micropur tablets
They are the only disinfection system effective against viruses, bacteria, cryptosporidium, and Giardia. Follow the instructions recommended by the manufacturer. These tablets have no residual chemical taste. 1 tablet is used to purify 1 quart of water.
Wells and Aquifers
If there is time before the emergency disaster, attempt to plug or cap the well to reduce the potential for damage and contamination.
After the disaster, go to the well or aquifer and check for the possibility of contamination and investigate the area to access the situation. Check the following:
- Surface water running into or collecting near the Well.
- A defective or improperly installed Well Casing, cover or pipe connection which would allow surface water, animals, insects or plant material to enter the Well. (Well casing not sealed).
- Nearby septic systems or manure piles, which as within 30M (100 ft) of the well.
- Openings in the well seal.
- Well casing not being deep enough.
- If any of these has occurred, treat any water that comes from the well.
- A source of contamination not related to the Well Construction.
Anytime that water for the home has been interrupted, it is a good idea to use a good water pump to prevent from ingesting harmful parasites. If you are out in nature and need to purify water, try and find a running water source as opposed to a standing water source. Using a water purification tablets in conjunction with a water pump is a good way of making sure that water is potable and ready to drink. Water pumps have been known to not remove viruses and at times giardia cysts, therefore if at all possible, treat the water if there is any doubt.
Water pumps come in all shapes and sizes. The better the water pump, the better the water is not always the case. Here are some things to look for when purchasing a water filtration system.
- Find a filtration system that captures bacterias and have effective filters to capture cryptosporidium and giardia.
- Output or how long it takes to produce an amount of water and how much physical effort is involved from pumping.
- Try and find a filter that can attach directly to your bottle.
Water is essential to maintaining health and body regulation. Emergency experts suggest having a 3 day water supply in the case of an emergency. There may be times when the emergencies last longer than three days, so plan accordingly. Keep water stored in a dark area in food grade containers. Have a list of water sources in the home that can be used in the event that more safe water is needed. Using the three types of water treatment (boiling, distilling or chemically treating) can assist in eliminating any harmful organisms, bacterias or viruses. Treat any outside water source as if it is unsafe. Using a water pump or water filter can treat the water effectively to make it a safer water source. If these water suggestions are used appropriately, you and your family will have “some quality H2O.”
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