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DIY Emergency Water filter

If you are in an emergency situation where you don't have access to clean drinking water, it's fairly easy to build a DIY filter to clean up 'less than pristine' water.

This filter will clean out the larger particles, making it look crystal clear. However the water will still contain bacteria, viruses and parasites. Make sure you take the extra step of boiling your water to kill these bad guys.

has list of other chemicals to kill bacteria:
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/emergency-disinfection-drinking-water

cdc recommends 1 minute boil
https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/making-water-safe.html


https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Activated-Charcoal
can use calcium chloride(Ice melt pure enough?), lemon juice or bleach

Diy activated charcoal with lemon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kySEZxA3Gc



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N5hdOcsKrg&t=57s


Good video KOR does it all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOxZrCAPhok




use cilantro to remove heavy metals from water
https://www.institutefornaturalhealing.com/2016/07/fast-and-natural-way-to-purify-tap-water/

apple peals and tomato skins remove heavy metals
https://dailyhealthpost.com/fruit-peels-help-remove-heavy-metals-and-purify-water/2/

things to watch out for in drinking water:
Metals (iron, lead, mercury)
Harmful chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, etc.)
Pharmaceuticals