How to Clean Water in an Emergency

Disasters happen. While we can't predict them, we can prepare for them. In terms of water, it's important to install clean water filters in your home. These simple, affordable devices provide your family with fresh, healthy water. But what if a disaster strikes and all of the public's water is contaminated?

The Environmental Protection Agency posted an informative article on its website. It describes how to clean water should a flood or some other disaster occur. This isn't a pleasant topic. It is extremely useful, though. It could mean a great deal if you and your family are involved in such a situation.

The EPA advises using only water that has been properly disinfected for drinking, cooking, making any prepared drink, or for brushing your teeth. The best option to avoid contaminated water is using bottled water. if you do not have bottled water, boil the water available to you. If you cannot boil water, the EPA advises using household bleach. Here's what they say:

"When boiling is not practical, certain chemicals will kill most harmful or disease-causing organisms.
For chemical disinfection to be effective, the water must be filtered and settled first.Chlorine and iodine are the two chemicals commonly used to treat water. They are somewhat effective in protecting against exposure toGiardia, but may not be effective in controlling more resistant organisms like Cryptosporidium. Chlorine is generally more effective than  iodine in controlling Giardia, and  both disinfectants work much better in warm water.

You can use a non-scented, household chlorine bleach that contains a chlorine compound to disinfect water.
Do not use non-chlorine bleach to disinfect water. Typically, household chlorine bleaches will be 5.25% available chlorine. Follow the procedure written on the label. When the necessary procedure is not given, find the percentage of available chlorine on the label and use the information in the following table as a guide. (Remember, 1/8 teaspoon and 8 drops are about the same quantity.)"

The article provides in depth information about disinfecting processes. It also recommends you consult a local authority before you begin purifying water.

The best thing to do is research, invest, and prepare. Research information about clean water. Invest in Culligan Replacement Water Filters and other domestic filtering products, and have your home ready, should flooding or any other natural disaster threaten your area's water.

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