The Hunting & Fishing Camp Builder's Guide by Monte Burch

Author:Monte Burch
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2008-06-19T16:00:00+00:00

A simple dug well, shown at far left, requires an above ground pump protected by a well house or shelter. Drilled deep wells utilize a submersible pump located below the water table. Both supply water to pressure tanks located in the cabin or lodge.

Water Purification Systems

A wide range of water purification systems are available for structures lacking access to municipal water supplies. These systems are designed to provide safe drinking water from springs, ponds, lakes, rivers and other sources with varying degrees of purification, sterilization and water output. You should be aware that most of these systems are intended to treat cold water only. Another caution is that no home purification system is absolutely foolproof. If you choose to install any of these systems, it is a good idea to regularly have your water tested.

Point-of-entry water purification units consist of a series of filtration and purification canisters attached to the main water intake. These units use a system of sediment pre-filter, micro and carbon block filter cartridges to reduce or eliminate chemical and microbiological agents. Many incorporate a process called reverse osmosis, “ultrafiltration,” filters which force water through membranes with microscopic pores. These pores filter out larger compounds such as microorganisms, metals and other chemical contaminants but allow water molecules to pass through. These membrane systems are attached to the structure's main water intake and require careful maintenance, cleaning and periodic replacement of filter and carbon cartridges. The water output depends on the size of the unit. Larger, whole-house filtration units are available for structures that have a pressurized water supply.

Filtration/ultraviolet water purification-sterilizer systems, both portable and point-of-entry, make use of a set of filters that features a 3-stage filtration process. This begins with pre-filter to screen sediment and other large particles that might clog the pipes and filters. This is followed by a ceramic or reverse osmosis filter and finally a carbon block. In a final process the water is further disinfected by exposure to high levels of ultraviolet light. The sterilization process removes and kills bacteria, microorganisms and viruses along with heavy metals, pesticides and other chemical contaminants. Filtration/ultraviolet water purification-sterilizer systems are also available as gravity fed counter-top models with battery powered UV light units.

Portable multi-stage water purification units are designed to purify all types of unsafe water in remote areas or in structures that lack water intake plumbing. These portable units combine multi-stage filtration using sediment and carbon block filters followed by ultraviolet treatment. Most require a portable generator and electric pump but will provide a relatively large volume of clean water. They require periodic cleaning and replacement of filter cartridges.

Portable gravity water filters are portable, canister-type countertop filtration units that reduce water-born diseases and most chemical contaminants, but produce relatively small amounts of potable water per day. Most use ceramic or carbon filters. They are larger versions of the backpacking filters sold to campers and hikers. Always check with the manufacturers' instructions to find out what contaminants are eliminated or reduced by the filters, many commercial units may not remove all biological agents.

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