Hurricane Sandy: Tips to Make Tap Water Safe for Drinking

























Oct 29, 2012 7:10pm



If water supply becomes contaminated, you can either boil water for one minute or make water safe with bleach.





















Here is how:


If tap water is clear:


1. Add eight drops of household unscented liquid bleach to one gallon of water.


2. Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking.


If tap water is cloudy:


1. Add 16 drops of unscented household liquid bleach to one gallon of water.


2. Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking.


In addition:


  • Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners.

  • Open windows and doors to get fresh air when you use bleach.

For more information, go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.



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