How to Design a Purified Water System

Most people have instant access to clean, purified water by way of their kitchen faucet or bottled water in their fridge. If you ever find yourself in a situation where your water has been contaminated, breathe easy. It is relatively simple to design your own purified water system.

• Boil the water. The easiest way to purify water is to boil it. If you have no access to water purifiers or other chemical cleaners, you will need to find a way to boil your water. Simply place a pot of water over your heat source. Bring the water to a full boil and allow it to roll for no fewer than 10 minutes. Allow the water time to cool completely before drinking.


• Use the sun to purify your water. If you have no access to flames or a heat source, you can use the power of the sun to clean your drinking water. Fill a bucket with water. Place an empty, smaller, heavy container into the bucket. Cover the bucket completely using plastic wrap. Place a medium-sized rock on the center of the plastic wrap. Allow the bucket to sit in the sun until the water evaporates and falls into the smaller container. The smaller container will now contain clean, purified drinking water.


• Use chemical cleaners. If you have access to chemical cleaners, there are a couple that can be used to easily purify your drinking water. Mix two drops of bleach or iodine per quart of drinking water and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. The water will be purified and ready for drinking after the 30 minutes have elapsed. You can also use a water purification tablet, which can be purchased at any outdoor or camping supply store. Follow the package directions carefully when using a tablet to purify your water.