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Purifying Water

Purifying Water. Killing Bacteria That Could Cause Illness. What would you do if you ran out of safe drinking water during a disaster?. Sources of Water for Purification Rainwater Streams Rivers Before Purifying Let water settle to the bottom of the container.

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Purifying Water

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  1. Purifying Water Killing Bacteria That Could Cause Illness

  2. What would you do if you ran out of safe drinking water during a disaster? • Sources of Water for Purification • Rainwater • Streams • Rivers • Before Purifying • Let water settle to the bottom of the container. • Strain water through a clean cloth or paper towel.

  3. Purifying Water By Boiling • Put water into a clean pot. • Bring to a rolling boil and boil for at least 3 minutes. • Cool water before using unless it is being used for cooking.

  4. Purifying Water With Bleach • Place one gallon of water into a clean container • Add ¼ teaspoon of unscented household bleach (5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite) • Stir • Wait 30 minutes • There should be a faint odor of bleach. If not repeat the procedure.

  5. Do Not Drink Any Water That Has Come Into Contact With Flood Water! IT CANNOT BE PURIFIED!

  6. Conclusion • Rainwater, streams, and rivers are a good source of water for purification. • Water must be filtered before purifying. • Water can be purified by boiling for 3 minutes. • Water can be purified by adding ¼ teaspoon of bleach to one gallon of water. • Flood waters cannot be purified.

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