Make Water Safe During an Emergency

This document provides guidance on how to make water safe for consumption during an emergency, particularly when tap water may be compromised. It outlines three primary methods: boiling, disinfecting with household bleach, and filtering. The document emphasizes that boiling is the most effective method for eliminating bacteria, viruses, and parasites but is ineffective against chemical contamination. It also provides instructions for disinfecting water using bleach and cautions that most portable water filters may not remove bacteria or viruses.