If you're planning a trip to a place where the water may not be safe to drink, here are some suggestions from the U.S. government's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
March 26, 2006 (Press Release) --
If you're planning a trip to a place where the water may not be safe to drink, here are some suggestions from the U.S. government's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
The best solution is to bring bottled water if you know you'll be in an area where water may not be pure.
Boil water for one minute to kill bacteria, parasites and viruses. Boil for three minutes at higher altitudes. The CDC recommends adding a pinch of salt for each quart you boil to make the water taste better.
Disinfect water with iodine tablets or crystalline iodine (both can be found at sporting goods stores), following manufacturer's suggestions.
Use a portable water filter -- but you may need to follow up with a chemical disinfectant.
Source: http://www.msn.com/
The best solution is to bring bottled water if you know you'll be in an area where water may not be pure.
Boil water for one minute to kill bacteria, parasites and viruses. Boil for three minutes at higher altitudes. The CDC recommends adding a pinch of salt for each quart you boil to make the water taste better.
Disinfect water with iodine tablets or crystalline iodine (both can be found at sporting goods stores), following manufacturer's suggestions.
Use a portable water filter -- but you may need to follow up with a chemical disinfectant.
Source: http://www.msn.com/
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