How to Turn Saltwater Into Purified Water
When it comes to survival or living and the only thing that is available is saltwater, it can be purified so you can drink it. This spells the difference between surviving and dying from dehydration when fresh water is not available.
Materials Needed
- Glass container
- Heating device
- Large pot
- Lid with handle
- Saltwater
- Take a glass container and set it in a large pot. The container should face in an upward position. Make sure the glass container is not taller than the pot you are using so you can cover the pot with the lid. The process will be easier if the pot has a handle.
- Pour the saltwater that you want to purify into the large pot. Do not add more water than the height of the glass container. The water level should be just a little lower than the container.
- Cover the pot with the lid but make sure the lid is upside down so the handle on the lid touches the top of the glass container.
- Turn up the heat on your choice of heating device and allow the water to come to a boil. The water will begin to vapor and condensate on the top of the lid as well as the handle. This technique will place the water into the glass container.
- Allow the saltwater to boil until all of the water in the glass container. Remove the lid from the pot. Make sure you have something to pick the container up with because it will be hot.
- Remove the glass container from the pot and turn off the heating device. Place the glass container in an area and allow it to cool.