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We are blessed of having fresh and clean water sources anytime we want to keep ourselves become hydrated. These water sources are also one way of keeping our bodies healthy. But what happens when there is an emergency and we cannot have access to this water that is fresh and clean? This occurs when our water sources become contaminated which renders our water unfit for drinking. It may be caused naturally or due to man's activities. We need to have it filtered before it becomes fit for human consumption. Knowing how to deal with this is important because if we don't know how to cope up, we may lose one of our main source of survival which is water.
Having been contaminated with harmful microorganisms, the water source is already harmful and will make you acquire water-borne diseases. In order to avoid this, deal with the situation with an open mind by practically boiling all water sources that will be used for drinking. This is a way of killing the microbes and is the most effective way of doing it. Although boiling water by batches will take much time, as well as expensive because of the use of fuel; savings will come on later as you are spared from being ill reducing the medical expenses that will be incurred in cases when you fell ill.
For other people who can tolerate the smell and taste, the use of a few drops of household bleach added to the water can function as a good disinfectant. Leave this for about 30 minutes or half an hour before it is ready to drink. Aside from being safe to drink, it can also work as a good cleanser. This method is used by some people who can stand the smell and taste of bleach, although there are some who cannot.
Water filters also found in filtered water coolers can also be used to reduce contaminants getting into the water source. There are several types of filters and most of these are safe to use in freeing the water from harmful microbes. You should have thorough knowledge of what kind of filter to use to be sure that it is really effective in fighting bacteria that contaminates the water.
Tablets for water purification, commonly bought from drugstores and supermarkets, can also be safe as well as affordable for use. It works in the removal of microorganisms that contaminates the water.
These are the options to use in cases where contamination of the water source happens, be it by natural cause or by man's wrongdoing. When there is a need for water purification should the situation arise, these are the safest ways to utilize to come up with the safest water for drinking.
