Will's Top Pick
Sawyer 4 Liter
Absolute .02 Micron
Hollow Fiber Membrane Gravity Feed Purifier
Removes all Biologicals
Rendering Water Safe in
On or Off Grid Conditions
Requires Knowledge, Skill, and Supplies
The main section on water the facts, your needs, common contaminants, the proper methods for treatment, filtration, purification, storage, and transport were all posted because in the end if you are to survive any period of time in a grid down situation without water from a reliable source you will need to consider all of those things.
Let me begin by telling you that the NSF (National Sanitary Foundation) which is a trade organization that touts itself as an objective oversight group setting industry standards for all things that come in contact with your food, water, or other basic needs that you ingest. I have interviewed a VP from the organization and was very disappointed to find that they are not forthcoming at all about the details of their "standards" or how the products are tested or certified. Unlike the UL who allows access to even the finest details of their criteria and testing methodologies, the NSF wants you to purchase the data via the IEEE. Why should you care? The answer is that the US EPA uses the NSF "standards" as the benchmark for their approvals of the safety of what you intake and advise you to only use items certified by them.
So here is how that applies to your challenge of purifying water for your survival off grid. The NSF standard is at best an outline. The NSF shockingly states its position as follows: "We do not certify, nor have a standard for portable / off grid filters or purification systems". I probed why to which this is their answer, "We have no way of knowing what is in the water therefore we cannot create a baseline to test the efficacy with". What I conclude from that is much more far reaching than just off grid purification; that says that the NSF is certifying "purification systems" as effective at purifying water which has already been rendered safe and potable.
Most people who have spent hard earned money on a Berkey Filter or other "popular" water purifiers believe that their "purification systems" will keep them safe in a grid down situation. Based upon a clear understanding of the need to know what toxins and biological risks are present, the need for specific filters for each threat, chemicals, treatments, dwell time and a long list of other factors that is clearly not possible. These systems are akin to snake oil.
The last thing that you want to do is save 15 pounds of water weight on a hike and end up two years later with a brain tumor or other form of cancer because you drank "filtered water" from a stream that had high levels of Benzene or Dioxin in it from runoff up stream.
Hot - Breaking Topics & News
Do you have a Faraday Cage?
Earthquakes Happen Everyday What Should You Know?
Earthquake Live Feed Interactive Map
Never Heat Food or Water in Plastic
With Recycle Codes 1, 3, or 7
PETE or PVC Plastic NEVER !!
What should you do if you breakdown on the highway?
Comfort & Routine Is Your Survival
Military Styled BugOut Plans Don't Work
I Choose the Country Lifestyle
Urban or Rural?
If You BugOut Without A Plan
You Are A Refugee
Winter Travel in Your Vehicle? Have a Kit
If the roads are flooded what should you do?
I came around the corner right into a giant puddle
Now what should I do?
If You Are Away From Home Be Prepared
You Might Not Be Able to Get Home
Water - What You Need to Know
Silver Solutions the Good, the Bad and the Facts
Understand Social Order and Teamwork
If You Want to Survive a Disaster - Sociology 101
Everything You Need to Know to be a Leader
Colloidial or Ionic Silver
Urban Dweller Perspectives on Survival
Learn How to Cut Your WayThrough the BS and Get the True Facts
Outdoor & Hiking Survival Skills & Tips
General Preparedness Tips & Skills
For Personal Home & Businesses
Urban Dwelling Requires
Special Survival Skills Every Day
Things That You Need to Know
If You Are A Hunter or Survivalist
If You Are A Prepper
These Skills Are For You
If you really want to survive, You need to understand how to build a team, lead it, create a societal structure, and history
Understand water; What you need, How stay hydrated, How to harvest it, How to carry it, How to Treat, Filter, and Purify It
Every time that you get into your vehicle; car, truck, van, etc. You are at risk. Even in the parking lot. Before you go on the road prepare and educate yourself.
Find Lots of Great Information
From Governmental Sources
Environmental, Legal, Government, & More
