SUFFERING from some health issues because of dirty water?
In its book, Philippine Health Advisories, the Department of Health shares some tips on what to do with unsafe water:
Water Sanitation
Millions of people still get drinking water from unsafe sources. Unsafe water can cause illnesses and death from diseases. Hence, it is important to practice water sanitation and hygiene.
You can help improve and protect the quality of your drinking water through simple, inexpensive steps to treat and safely store water in your homes.
Disinfection by Boiling
Boil water for 10-12 minutes. Two minutes or longer at 100°C will kill most disease-causing germs including cholera.
Chemical Disinfection
Chlorination is the most widely used method for disinfecting drinking water. The source of chlorine can be sodium hypochlorite (such as household bleach) or calcium with available chlorine hypochlorite (chlorine granules).
Your local water supplier may be using this method to provide you clean and safe drinking water through your faucets.
Remember: Always store water in clean and covered storage containers to avoid contamination with pathogens or microorganisms that cause diseases.
