No More Water Purification Tablets

by | Mar 24, 2021 | Health, Travel, Trekking, Water

Would You Use Harsh Water Tablets If There Were a Safer Alternative?

Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate, a component of some water purification tablets, is the same substance used for disinfecting swimming pools.  While in water tablet form it is diluted, warnings include ‘irritating to eyes and respiratory system’ ‘harmful’ ‘burns’ ‘sore throats’ ‘contact with acids liberates toxic gas’ etcetera.  While its warning ‘harmful to aquatic organisms, it is a key compound used in water tablets.  While there are instances when it or a similar compound simply must be used, why would you if you didn’t have to?

On most occasions when you’re traveling, your need is to have safe drinking water. There is a need to ensure that the water you drink is pure.  In third-world municipal tap water, this is often questionable.  It is each person’s responsibility to ensure you have safe drinking water.  More than likely, the water in these areas is from rivers, streams, wells, lakes, or pond water to contain dangerous pathogens.

Historically, water purification tablets have been used.  Ther contain a chemical armory of a water purifying tablet that can include tongue twisters such as sodium carboxy-methylcellulose, polyacrylamide, sodium carbonate, and aluminum sulfate. Often it could be sheer overkill and dangerous for your body, When Sure Aqua products chemical-free water filter will do the job perfectly.

Water purifying tablets often come with advice to use in the short term only and include a warning to “Keep Out of Reach of Children,” whereas, with Sure Aqua, we want kids to love using our water drinking devices. Because each water is chemical-free, they can.

Choosing the Right Water Treatment for Each Application

There are many different types of water purification systems on the market. Pump action filters, units worth hundreds of dollars designed to purify extreme biological contamination, liquids that use components such as sodium hypochlorite yet may not filter out dangerous Cryptosporidium, water purifier tablets, and reusable Sure Aqua products filter straws providing a pocket-sized yet powerful drinking water purification system for up to 500 liters (132 gallons).

The Sure Aqua products are high-quality water filtration straws, yet we acknowledge in some instances more aggressive water sanitation may need to be used in conjunction with Sure Aqua products. A water purification tablet is best used against waterborne viruses, such as Hepatitis, and chemical contaminants, yet are ineffective against Giardia and Cryptosporidium, which are filtered out effectively by Sure Aqua products.

Sure Aqua products Manufactured to Worldwide Water Filtration Standards

Sure Aqua drinking water filter straws were tested by a laboratory approved by the international accreditation body, NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) to be successful against waterborne disease-causing bacteria, e-coli, staphylococcus, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, coliforms, and more.

Laboratories worldwide test for 0.4 to 0.45-micron filter capability – Sure Aqua products water filter straws are 0.2 microns, coming inside worldwide portable water filtration standards.

Now there’s a safer, chemical-free alternative to water tablets, why wouldn’t you use it.

 

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Water Camping? The Dangers of Camping near Water

Water Camping? The Dangers of Camping near Water

by | Mar 21, 2021 | Camping, Outdoor, Trekking, Water

Reasons why not to camp near a body of water

So you’ve decided to brave the wilderness and go camping. It’s essential you know what you’re doing to minimize harm to the environment and have a good time. Make sure your not Water Camping.

Be very selective when choosing your campsite. Inexperienced campers often opt for water camping, setting up camp by the edge of a body of water with the idea of waking up and leaping straight in. Although water camping always seems like a good idea, it very rarely is.

Hygiene is the #1 cause of Gastro

There are several reasons why water camping is usually a bad idea:

  • Mosquitos can breed in any body of water and are usually rife around creeks, rivers, waterholes, and lagoons. If you camp near the water, you’re likely to be kept up scratching and swatting.
  • You’re more likely to get wet. Many water bodies are tidal, so even when you think you’re far enough away from the water, you can wake up three-inches deep in water. It’s also likely that the plants and the ground around the water have retained a lot of the moisture. This can mean the water comes through the bottom of your tent and seems to seep into everything.
  • If you’re in a well-known area, water camping can end up being a very public, noisy experience. What seemed to be a private oasis when you set up a camp can quickly turn into some theme park for teenagers and obnoxious tourists.
  • Water camping can have a very negative effect on the ecosystem. The plants and wildlife around a water body are particularly vulnerable, especially if there is any hanging swamp. As a general rule, make your campsite a minimum of 200 feet away from any natural water source.

Did you know nearly 96% of people suffer from Gastro in their life

So, where should you camp?

It’s best to choose a private spot with some protection from the elements. Go for an area hidden by an incline in the land or under cover of low trees. However, be careful of tall trees as they can lose branches at any time and are especially dangerous during storms or when there are strong winds.

Despite the downsides of water camping, don’t stray so far away from a body of water that you don’t have reasonably easy access to water . If you do all this, you can be sure to have a camping trip that is more private, comfortable, and sustainable.

 

To minimize your impact on the environment while camping, be careful when bathing and washing up.

Avoid using harsh soaps or chemicals, as these can severely damage the ecosystem and pollute any body of water.

Instead, embrace your surroundings and opt for using sand as a natural scrub for your body and campfire ashes as an alternative to dishwashing liquid.

It’s also a good idea to know the essentials of water purification before you go to ensure your camping water is safe.

 

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