Prepper's Guide to Surviving Natural Disasters by James D. Nowka

Author:James D. Nowka [Nowka, James D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
ISBN: 978-1-4402-3584-9
Publisher: F+W Media
Published: 2013-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

If you have room, large containers like these 55-gallon food-grade drums could be a good solution for water storage.

Some natural waters offer those in need with safer bets than others. Springs and artesian wells have traditionally held as safe for drinking. You might nonetheless take some degree of caution in recognizing surrounding ground contamination could impact safety. Those collecting from natural waters with the intent of purifying should look to draw from flowing sources, rather than stagnant, if it’s at all possible.

A pot and a heat source might be the simplest reliable way to make sure your water is safe to drink. Boiling would kill the host of micro-organisms that present the biggest risks of waterborne illness. It’s generally agreed that keeping water at a rolling boil for five minutes would eliminate the risks posed by bacteria and parasites. Those living in higher altitudes would want to extend that time a bit. It’s ready for consumption after it cools.

Some would argue that a lesser time than five minutes would make water safe enough for drinking. There are experts who would say that one minute sufficiently does the job. A disaster aftermath or survival situation isn’t the proper time to take unnecessary risks that could make an already difficult situation potentially dire though. On the opposite end, you might remember that boiling for a time longer than necessary would only turn more of that water supply into escaping steam. Five minutes, it seems, provides a pretty good compromise.

There are a few chemical means available that would increase your chances of safety when situations require drinking from questionable sources. You might pack away some iodine tablets in the go-bag or have a supply stashed in the car. They are specifically manufactured for water purification and are typically available at camping and sporting goods shops. It’s a small, lightweight and inexpensive back-up option, but it’s also one that carries some cause for uneasiness.

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