There are a number of testing kits on the market today, so it is important that you choose one that tests for bacteria, and heavy metals, in particular, lead and one that tests for pesticides as well. Many of the test kits cover the most common contaminants in your drinking … [Read more...] about Do You Keep a Home Water Testing Kit In Your Survival Pack
Water Purification
Common Deadly Water Purification Mistakes
Filtration is important and sometimes is overlooked or abandoned completely because the water source looks clear, so this can be a serious mistake. Filtration is an important step in the purification process. Micro waterborne cysts cannot be easily seen by the naked eye, and … [Read more...] about Common Deadly Water Purification Mistakes
Stranded Near Saltwater: How To Make Salt Water Safe To Drink
Desalination/distillation is a centuries old process and is still used today in many parts of the world. In ancient times sailors that were at sea for months used this process to convert seawater into potable water. This very basic process that occurs in nature is responsible … [Read more...] about Stranded Near Saltwater: How To Make Salt Water Safe To Drink
How to Boil Water in the Ground
As preppers, we may be prepared for many situations, but what would happen if you found yourself in a survival situation with no drinking water? Worse, no drinking water and no method to purify it. If water is available you could take the chance of drinking it, sustaining … [Read more...] about How to Boil Water in the Ground
Safe Collection and Purification of Drinking Water
You may have seen a reality show or watched a video online where a person is demonstrating how to use water purification tablets or drops. The person dips their canteen in the river or pond and fills it. Then they add two tablets, or add a few drops to the canteen. The person … [Read more...] about Safe Collection and Purification of Drinking Water