Once you’ve identified a water source that isn’t contaminated with chemicals, you will need to purify it to make it safe for drinking. Boiling Bring water to boil and let it boil for one minute. This kills most pathogens and renders the water safe for drinking. However, boiling water doesn’t remove offensive taste or debris,…

Access to drinking water is the most important thing to secure in the event of a calamity like a natural disaster. Humans can only survive for about three days without water. While 12-24 packs of water bottles found at the grocery store are convenient to purchase, they are not the most economical nor robust option.…