Africa Water Purification

[LocoCoyote]

Many pesticides and herbicides can be removed with different filtration methods, but UV won't do anything to those compounds. Same for metals.

Actually I think that while filtration combined with activated charcoal helps, the only way to remove chemicals, pesticides, and heavy metals is by using a reverse osmosis system...anything that is in a solution (I.e. mixed into the water...like salt for example) cannot be filtered.


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[Christophe Noel]

Actually I think that while filtration combined with activated charcoal helps, the only way to remove chemicals, pesticides, and heavy metals is by using a reverse osmosis system...anything that is in a solution (I.e. mixed into the water...like salt for example) cannot be filtered.


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When I was at the MSR water lab in Seattle, arguably the most advanced lab of its kind in the US, they were developing a filter for the military that would go in-line on a hydration pack and would remove heavy metals and chemicals.

 

[LocoCoyote]

When I was at the MSR water lab in Seattle, arguably the most advanced lab of its kind in the US, they were developing a filter for the military that would go in-line on a hydration pack and would remove heavy metals and chemicals.

Sounds promising...


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[The Artisan]

I am looking at this system for my camper. 3 filters with UV light. Would be great for pumping out of lakes and into storage.
https://www.purennatural.com/products/aquaflo-uvb3-4stage-uv-water-sterilizer/
Kevin

 

[DiploStrat]

I am looking at this system for my camper. 3 filters with UV light. Would be great for pumping out of lakes and into storage.
https://www.purennatural.com/products/aquaflo-uvb3-4stage-uv-water-sterilizer/
Kevin

You can also simply use chlorine and a filter or two. Saves the complications of UV. En afrique il vaut mieux ne pas être trop compliqué.