Information contained in this presentation may be used at your own risk. While it is intended to be advisory in nature, you are responsible to verify the accuracy of the information prior to any use.

Special Thanks to; Lucas Boucher Dan Diviney Leah Kissick Jackie Klunk Jeff Trish

Water

 Fresh Water is essential to human life  An otherwise health person can only live 3 – 5 days without water  The average American uses gallons of water a day

 Protozoan Cysts  Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia  Bacteria  Escherichia coli, or E. coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, Yersinia entercolitica, Leptospira interrogans and many others  Viruses  hepatitis A, rotavirus, enterovirus, norovirus, Norwalk virus Raw Water Risks

 Mainly gastrointestinal  Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, pain and discomfort, dehydration, death  May range from minor to severe  May be life threatening Pathogen Effects

 Chemical treatment  Boiling  Gravity-fed filters and purifiers  Mechanical/Pump-style filters and purifiers  Ultraviolet light Water Treatment Options

WATER COLLECTION & STORAGE

HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED? Two (2) Gallons per person per day One (1) Gallon for drinking and food preparation One (1) Gallon for bathing, hygiene and dish washing

FINDING WATER IN YOUR HOUSE Water heater Toilet tank Cold water pipes Melted ice cubes Liquids from canned goods Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas Water beds

STORAGE Use: Glass – Be careful Plastic – Certain types Metal – Stainless steel or aluminum Containers approved for food and/or water storage

ABOUT PLASTICS HDPE - High Density PolyEthylene LDPE – Low Density PolyEthylene PP – PolyPropylene All of the above are okay for water storage

Do not store clean, filtered or disinfected water in collection containers unless they have been disinfected Do not store drinking water longer than six (6) months

You can do it

Items Needed What you need to purify using bleach…

Use tape to secure coffee filters…

Pour water through filters… This is a slow process.

Let stand for 15 minutes to allow water to settle…

Add 8 drops of bleach…

Stir well…

Cover and wait 30 minutes The water should have a very faint bleach odor. If it does not, add 2 more drops and remix. Do NOT exceed 16 drops per gallon. … then smell the water.

by BOILING

Once again… secure coffee filters with tape and pour water…

That’s not coffee in that coffee filter…

Bring to full boil and continue boiling for 2 minutes

Wash container well… disinfect with bleach.

Iodine Water treatment

NEEDED:  Water  2% Tincture of Iodine  Eye Dropper  Containers  Plastic or Glass  Coffee Filters

Pre-filter Pre-filter raw water through several coffee filters before treatment, if possible.

Water Temperature: Iodine Treatment works best over 60° F If water is below 40° F, the wait time to use must be doubled.

CLEAR WATER Add five (5) drops of Iodine per quart.

CLOUDY WATER Add ten (10) drops of iodine per quart

LET SIT FOR 30 MINUTES Allow time for the iodine to work Remember to double the wait time for cold water

SHAKE WELL Let sit for an additional thirty (30) minutes

TASTE Iodine treated water tastes nasty Try adding: A pinch of salt Lemon juice Crushed Vitamin C tablet (50mg) Drink Flavoring like; Tang, Kool-Aid, etc., etc. Pour back and forth between two containers

FOR SHORT TERM USE ONLY Iodine should be considered a treatment method in emergencies, for short term use only.

Medical Precautions: Do Not use iodine treated water if you: have an allergy to Iodine or Shellfish have a Thyroid Condition Are Pregnant take any sort of Lithium Medication

Filters / Purifiers

Filters Remove Bacteria Protozoan Cysts

Purifiers Remove Bacteria Protozoan Cysts Viruses

2 Basic Types Gravity Mechanical

Gravity Lazy Man’s Method

Mechanical

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