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02/14/2020 / By Michael Alexander

How long do you have to boil water for it to be drinkable?

In an SHTF situation, knowing even the littlest of facts can spell the difference between life and death. Or in a normal day, the difference between comfort and the constant need to go to the bathroom. (h/t to DoomAndBloom.net) Take water, for example. Despite its abundance in our surroundings, not every drop of water you […]

11/25/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Antioxidants also shield you from the harmful effects of water contaminants, according to study

Contaminants are ever present, even in seemingly clean water. Researchers suggest that antioxidants such as vitamin C and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may help protect you from the harmful effects of hexavalent chromium, a contaminant commonly found in drinking water. Researchers from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois looked at human cells to determine whether antioxidants […]

11/18/2019 / By Grace Olson

Waste not, want not: How to reuse dehumidifier water

In an emergency, water may not always be available, and you may be forced to look for alternative sources. While you can find water outside, such as from ponds and lakes, there are potential water sources inside your house as well. One of these is dehumidifier water. By purifying it, it can offer a semi-continuous […]

11/13/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Study: Can antioxidants in green tea and vitamin C protect you from toxins in drinking water?

It may sound alarming, but access to safe drinking water in the U.S. is not guaranteed. Unfortunately, around 90 contaminants are regulated under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act, despite multiple studies showing hundreds of contaminants present in the water supply. Despite the lack of implementation, there are still things that you can do to help keep your water clean […]

10/16/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

What’s really in your tap water? (The answers might surprise you)

How often do you wander over to the sink, fill your glass with water, and mindlessly drink it as you go about your day? Water may be essential to sustain us, but if you’re drinking tap water, you could also be ingesting chemicals that are damaging your health. Do you know what’s really in your […]

09/18/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Advanced new technology protects drinking water from algal toxins naturally

The water crisis that struck Toledo in 2014 spurred local researchers to look for ways to protect drinking water supplies from microcystin contamination. Using natural bacteria that live Lake Erie, they developed a biofilter that destroys the toxic contaminant produced by algal blooms. Supported by the University of Toledo (UT) and led by Dr. Jason Huntley, the study identified 13 different species of bacteria […]

08/29/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Prepper basics: How long is too long to store your water in plastic containers?

Is it safe to store drinking water in plastic containers for long periods? The type of plastic the containers are made of will determine how long you can safely store water in them. Plastic contains various chemicals, many of which are toxic to humans. Some of these compounds may leach into the liquid stored in plastic […]

08/08/2019 / By Janine Acero

Simple and effective ways to purify your water during emergencies

Say you’re already seeing the onset of a disaster and the situation is forcing you and your family to bug out. There may be some others who want to join you. The immediate problem that comes up is the amount of drinking water for everyone on board. With your perilous journey ahead, it may be […]

07/15/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Simple and inexpensive water treatment methods

Water is essential to human survival, but preppers cannot hope to bring enough water with them when they bug out. Fortunately, there are easy and affordable ways to purify any water found on the road to safety. One of the most common water purification techniques employs bleach as the disinfectant. Get a household bleach product […]

07/10/2019 / By Janine Acero

Prepping 101: For how long should you boil drinking water?

Water can be easily contaminated. In fact, 90 percent of the world’s water is contaminated in some way, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Nowadays, you can’t just dip your head into a cold mountain stream for a drink, with diseases lurking under the surface. Biological contamination from bacteria and viruses is a common culprit, […]

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