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2021’S WATER FILTERS AND PURIFIERS

HOW TO FILTER

Always check – if possible – what’s in the water upstream to avoid contamination. Giardia slowly sinks, so draw your water where the flow is slow-moving, away from the bank. Avoid muddy water as it can contain bacteria stirred up from the streambed and will also clog filters.

FLOW RATES

The usual flow (or purification) rate is one to two litres per minute. It’s important to keep

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