Getting Clean Water
If you have gotten yourself lost you might not have water with you. The question you then have to answer is how do you find clean water so you don't get yourself sick. Luckily, there are a couple of ways to have clean water that is safe to drink. Nature
One way that you can find clean water is to use nature. You can determine whether the water is clean or not by looking at it. Is the water clear or murky? If it is murky then it is probably not good. Nature has its own way of filtering water by moving it through rocks and dirt down streams/rivers. Most moving streams that are clear are very good sources of clean water. However, it is important to remember that not all clear water is clean - it may contain harmful bacteria or viruses. |
Boiling
This is the absolute best way to purify water. Boiling kills any bad microorganisms and parasites that might be lurking in the water waiting to hurt you. To boil water you need to put it over a fire. Try to find a metal container to boil it in. If you are all out of metal containers then you need to get more inventive. Try carving a bowl in a branch and place hot rocks from a fire in the water. That can boil it as well. |