Ahhh, yes. Fast moving water is less likely to have harmful pathogens, but you never know what's just up stream from you. Could it be a decaying animal that fell 1/2 in the water? That could be bad.
As a last resort, drinking from a fast moving stream might save you from dehydration but if you can find a way to filter and purify you'll be a lot safer.
An expedient oxygen absorber for a 5 gallon storage container can be made by placing a golf ball size piece of steel wool and a tablespoon of salt inside a paper napkin and placing it in the container. The salt will absorb the residual moisture and the steel wool will naturally absorb the oxygen.
Preppin' Tips - Recipes
Make Your Own Electrolyte Beverage (Gatorade, Pedialyte, etc.)
To one quart of water add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 8 teaspoons of granulated sugar. Thoroughly mix all ingredients together.
This will replace electrolytes lost by the body due to dehydration caused by diarrhea, vomiting, excessive sweating, etc. A package of Kool-Aid, Crystal Light, etc. may be added to enhance the flavor and color.
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Ahhh, yes. Fast moving water is less likely to have harmful pathogens, but you never know what's just up stream from you. Could it be a decaying animal that fell 1/2 in the water? That could be bad.
Better to purify.
Thanks for the reminder!
Joe
To: Prepping to Survive
As a last resort, drinking from a fast moving stream might save you from dehydration but if you can find a way to filter and purify you'll be a lot safer.
As you said, you never know what's upstream.
Thanks Joe.
RW
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