Safe drinking water is called potable water and should not be confused with just safe water that can be used for bathing or cleaning. There are water supplies that are safe for drinking but it always pay to be sure especially when the health of your family is at stake. Rely on a good water purification system to clean your family’s drinking water.

Other ways to clean water include:~Filtering cloudy water through clean cloths or allowing it to settle then pour off the clear water. The next step is to boil the water for at least one minute to kill most disease-causing organisms~Adding one-eighth of a teaspoon of household chlorine bleach per gallon of water. Stir and let stand for 30 minutes. You can also use five drops of iodine per gallon of water for disinfection.~Using chlorine bleach tablets during camping to purify water for drinking.