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Purifying Water...
How to Purify Drinking Water - from the makers of Clorox Bleach
Boiling Method:
Boiling
is the preferred way to purify water. Bring water to a rolling boil
for 3-5 minutes, keeping in mind that some water will evaporate. Let
the water cool before drinking.
Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back into it by pouring the water back and forth between two clean containers. This will also improve the taste of stored water.
Bleach Method:
When boiling water is not possible, filter water, letting particles
settle out. Pour off clear water. Add regular household liquid bleach
(such as Ultra Clorox Regular bleach -- not scented or
colorsafe), as follows:
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4 drops regular liquid bleach per quart of water |
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16 drops regular liquid bleach per gallon of water |
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1 teaspoon regular liquid bleach per 5 gallons of water |
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Mix well; wait 30 minutes. Water should have a slight bleach odor. If not, repeat and wait 15 more minutes. |
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