Water - Purification

I was so happy to place an order of 59 water filtration bottles in December.  That means at least 59+ more people will have clean water!  YAY!

Water Purification

If you do not know that your water supply is safe or has become polluted, it should be purified before using.  Water purification is generally a 2 step process.

#1  Clarify the Water/Filtering

Cloudy or dirty water must first be made clear.  It should be passed through filter paper, fine cloth or another filter.  It should be allowed to settle, and then the clear water on top can be carefully drawn.  Filtered or clear settled water should always be disinfected before use.

#2 Disinfect

Boiling Method
Bringing water to a rolling boil for 3 to 5 minutes will kill most water-borne microorganisms. However, prolonged boiling of small quantities of water may concentrate toxic contaminants if present.  Filtering eliminates parasites such as giardia and cryptosporidium, but it may not eliminate all bacteria and viruses.

Bleach Method
Adding 8 drops of fresh liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) to every 4 liters (one gallon) of water will kill most microorganisms. Stir or shake the solution to mix it and wait 30 minutes before using the water or cap the containers and store them in a cool place.  Only household bleach without thickeners, scents, or additives should be used. The use of bleach does not address toxic contamination.

Commercial Water Filters - Such as the ones we purchased in December!
Commercial water filters can effectively filter and purify water contaminated with microorganisms, toxic chemicals, and heavy metals. Their effectiveness depends on design, condition, and proper use.

This information was pulled right from the church's website.
http://www.lds.org/topics/food-storage/drinking-water-guidelines?lang=engking-water-guidelines?lang=eng