For those of who have not done so, I would encourage you to buy a water purifier.
Right now, in an American city, 2 Million people are boiling their water, due to a break in their primary water main.
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I personally have the Lifesaver bottle for just such an emergency.
It can purify 6,000(1,500 gallons) liters of water on one filter. That's Katrina water that everyone was walking through.
It will remove germs, chemical, effluence, etc and return pure water that is drinkable and can deliver 2.5L per minute.
“ The smallest bacteria are about 200nm (200 nanometers) in size, the smallest viruses are about 25nm. The holes in LIFESAVER membranes are 15nm so nothing is getting through.”
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They also offer a jerry can version that holds 18 liters and filters 20,000 liters(next on my list)
These things aren't cheap but hey, When you are thirsty you will be glad you invested in these and so will your family
The prices are as follows:
6,000 liter Lifesaver bottle = $179.99
20,000 Liter Lifesaver Jerry Can = $399.00