Be sure your water is safe to drink
If you are using borehole water or if you are uncertain of the source of your water, you should boil your water to make it safe to drink.
If you are using borehole water or if you are uncertain of the source of your water, you should boil your water to make it safe to drink. Boiling is the surest method to kill disease-causing organisms, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
You can improve the flat taste of boiled water by pouring it from one container to another and then allowing it to stand for a few hours, OR by adding a pinch of salt for each liter of boiled water.
Here is a sure-fire method for ensuring your water is safe to drink:
If the water is cloudy or has sediments in it,
1. Filter it through a clean cloth, paper towel, or coffee filter OR allow it to settle.
2. Draw out the clear water.
3. Bring the clear water to a rolling boil for one minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for three minutes).
4. Let the boiled water cool.
5. Store the boiled water in clean sanitized containers with tight covers.
If the water is clear,
1. Bring the clear water to a rolling boil for one minute (three minutes to be absolutely certain).
2. Let the boiled water cool.
3. Store the boiled water in clean sanitized containers with tight covers.
