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When drinking water is of questionable quality use Potable Aqua Germicidal Tablets to make most water bacteriologically suitable for drinking. Confidently trusted by those who have to know - militaries relief organizations and campers everywhere. Safe Drinkable water ... Anytime. Anywhere.
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755 of 762 people found the following review helpful
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The EPA estimates that 90% of the world's fresh water is contaminated and unsuitable for drinking. The days of kneeling down on a hike and sipping from the stream are long gone. Don't make the mistake of thinking that just because water looks clear or tastes good that it is free of contaminants. That includes frozen water, which can house hepatitis A, Salmonella, and Cryptosporidium for months.
There are many options for purifying the water, but this post will compare commercial products that rely on halogen chemical treatments.
Polar Pure - contains iodine crystals, has an almost indefinite shelf life if kept tightly sealed, and very inexpensive per dose cost, requires measuring the dosage using the cap (which can be imprecise).
Potable Aqua - contains iodine tablets, shelf life of up to four years if properly stored - if they've turned a light green don't use, moderately expensive per dose cost, easy to administer doses (two tablets per quart of water).
Micropur MP1 - contains chlorine dioxide tablets, has a shelf life of at least four years, moderately expensive per dose cost, and comes in easy to administer doses (one tablet per quart of water).
Simple household bleach - 2 drops per quart of water (assuming a a bleach solution of 5-6% hypochlorite), may wish to double the dose for cloudy water, shelf life of bleach is only about 6 months, must use a dropper to administer dose, very inexpensive per dose cost.
Tincture of iodine - 5 drops per quart (assuming a 2% iodine solution), may wish to double the dose for cloudy water, almost indefinite shelf life if properly stored, must use a dropper to administer dose, modest per dose cost.
All of the methods are effective at killing bacteria, somewhat effective against viruses, and of limited value against protozoa cysts. Cryptosporidium in particular is resistant to halogen treatments.
Most treatments only require 30 minutes. However, very cold water (i.e., less than 40 degrees F) should be allowed to sit for 2 or more hours, or be treated with a double dose.
As far as taste, all will introduce some chemical taste into the water. In a very unscientific taste test of chemical treatment methods, my own family concluded that iodine-treated water was by far the worst smelling and tasting, bleach-treated was second, and water treated with Micropur MP1 ready-to-use tablets was the least objectionable.
Finally, you can add Kool-aid to treated water to help the taste. Not only will it help to mask the chemical taste, but the ascorbic acid (vitamin C) converts the chlorine or iodine to tasteless chloride and iodide.
Please be kind enough to indicate if reviews are helpful.
Written by Arthur Bradley, author of "Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family."
There are many options for purifying the water, but this post will compare commercial products that rely on halogen chemical treatments.
Polar Pure - contains iodine crystals, has an almost indefinite shelf life if kept tightly sealed, and very inexpensive per dose cost, requires measuring the dosage using the cap (which can be imprecise).
Potable Aqua - contains iodine tablets, shelf life of up to four years if properly stored - if they've turned a light green don't use, moderately expensive per dose cost, easy to administer doses (two tablets per quart of water).
Micropur MP1 - contains chlorine dioxide tablets, has a shelf life of at least four years, moderately expensive per dose cost, and comes in easy to administer doses (one tablet per quart of water).
Simple household bleach - 2 drops per quart of water (assuming a a bleach solution of 5-6% hypochlorite), may wish to double the dose for cloudy water, shelf life of bleach is only about 6 months, must use a dropper to administer dose, very inexpensive per dose cost.
Tincture of iodine - 5 drops per quart (assuming a 2% iodine solution), may wish to double the dose for cloudy water, almost indefinite shelf life if properly stored, must use a dropper to administer dose, modest per dose cost.
All of the methods are effective at killing bacteria, somewhat effective against viruses, and of limited value against protozoa cysts. Cryptosporidium in particular is resistant to halogen treatments.
Most treatments only require 30 minutes. However, very cold water (i.e., less than 40 degrees F) should be allowed to sit for 2 or more hours, or be treated with a double dose.
As far as taste, all will introduce some chemical taste into the water. In a very unscientific taste test of chemical treatment methods, my own family concluded that iodine-treated water was by far the worst smelling and tasting, bleach-treated was second, and water treated with Micropur MP1 ready-to-use tablets was the least objectionable.
Finally, you can add Kool-aid to treated water to help the taste. Not only will it help to mask the chemical taste, but the ascorbic acid (vitamin C) converts the chlorine or iodine to tasteless chloride and iodide.
Please be kind enough to indicate if reviews are helpful.
Written by Arthur Bradley, author of "Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family."
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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When I hike in the wilderness I always carry an aluminium canteen & mug because then I can scoop up water and boil it to kill any micro-organisms that otherwise would create a party in my intestines. But when you're on the move you don't always have time to make a fire and boil water for 10 minutes, then wait for it to cool before drinking. These tablets can be dropped into any water container and voila, ten minutes later you have cool safe water to drink. A must-have anywhere in North America and they weigh practically nothing.
56 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Just to let you know Walmart sells two bottles of this in one pack for around $6 in the camping department and I confirm what the one reviewer stated concerning SODIS. I saw a documentary on how India (I believe it was) took their bottled water (in clear plastic bottles) and set them out in the sun to purify it.
Thats even cheaper = FREE (not shipping on the sunlight)
Thats even cheaper = FREE (not shipping on the sunlight)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Simple and easy
Easy to use, must have for any hiking, survival, or "Go" bag. Very handy for the frequent outdoors person or family.
Published 8 days ago by Ross V.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ok price
This is an ok deal, I would suggest looking at your local store first. But they are water puricfaction tablets that work.
Published 10 days ago by Aaron Lipe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple and light
I keep a few in my day pack for that unexpected time. Light enough cheap enough for the peace of mind.
Published 2 months ago by MnWild
1.0 out of 5 stars
Potable Aqua - Mfg Date Expired
UPDATE: As soon as I contacted the seller, they apologized and issued an immediate refund.
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Published 4 months ago by Cecilia
5.0 out of 5 stars
works well
THs stuff will keep you for getting sick, so buy some when travelling, or for your get out of town bag.
Published 5 months ago by Harry A. Hamburger
5.0 out of 5 stars
a must for survival
This product is a great addition to any earthquake package. You are going to need water and this will give you peace of mind and make sure you get enough for your entire family.
Published 6 months ago by Customer frendly Ed
5.0 out of 5 stars
in my GOOD bag..
I have not had an opportunity to test this .. I know others that have used this product and identified it as a good to have in your emergency bag .. so there it is .. =0)
Published 9 months ago by BGD
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Camping and Hiking
We bought these for some days on the AT and they worked very well for making sure the water was treated and ready for us to drink safely, with little to no aftertaste.
Published 13 months ago by D. Viti
3.0 out of 5 stars
Emergency use, horrible taste, long shelf life
As emergencies go, this is a must have item.
I have a steripen that I can charge from my USB solar charger, but there may come a time when I need water, but have no... Read more
I have a steripen that I can charge from my USB solar charger, but there may come a time when I need water, but have no... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Tetsu Noguchi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but less expensive at other places.
This is a great product, but you can find it for less at other places such as Walmart.
Packaging was good.
Packaging was good.
Published 16 months ago by R. Swicegood
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