Clean Water Is A Must

PURIFICATION METHODS

BOILING: The best method for purifying water in a disaster is to boil water
vigorously for 10 minutes.

PURIFICATION TABLETS:Available at most drug stores and camping supply stores. Carefully follow the directions on the package.

BLEACH PURIFICATION: Liquid household bleach (sodium hypochlorite 5.25%) can be used according to the chart below. Mix thoroughly in water and let stand for 30 minutes. The water should have a slight chlorine odor. If it doesn’t, repeat the dose and let the water stand for another 30 minutes. Do not use bleach with soaps, detergents, or scents added. If liquid pool chlorine is
used, (12% available chlorine) add half of the amounts of bleach shown on
the chart below.

Amount of Water Amount of Bleach (sodium hypochlorite 5.25%)

Clear Water / Cloudy Water
1 quart 2 drops 4 drops
1 gallon 8 drops 16 drops
5 gallons ½ tsp. 1 tsp.

1.An easy way to remove particulates from water is to strain through a coffee filter or a clean cotton sock.

2. Finding water is not that hard. Saving rainwater is the easiest. Go here
http://www.millennium-ark.net/News_Files/Water/Finding_Survival_Water2.html
for other suggestions.

Note: #1.A 5 gallon plastic bucket and a heavy garbage bag makes a waterless toilet. When done, take the bag out and bury it, put in a new bag, and your ready to "GO" again :)

Note #2. Coleman makes an "outdoor" shower system you can use plain rain water in.

Note #3. Clean water and clean hands are a must in a disater. There may not be medical assistance available. Don't worry, we will cover that issue also.

Note #4. Store clean water in clean 2 litter soda bottles, there free. :)