Drops from the sky can be caught in the air and wrapped. There's no problem with that! However, without the disinfection of rainwater, which accumulates anywhere, drinking water contains risks to health. Toxic gases and acids in the air can fall with rain droplets. It is possible to obtain clean drinking water by simple disinfection methods against this danger. Alternatively, you can convert rainwater into potable water when camping in any area, or when water is running out in a deserted forest. You can apply the same methods for snow water. You can also save water by disinfecting applications. If you go on an adventurous journey, we suggest you take a look at this article.
Why should we disinfect the rainwater?
The main purpose of disinfecting rain water is; organisms (pathogen), bacteria, fungi and algae that can cause diseases in the body. In fact, pure rainwater may not need to be disinfected. It does not contain more germs than normal drinking water. We can even say it's cleaner than underground waters and surface waters. Because today we do not drink underground or surface waters without being refined. The rainwater that accumulates in a clean container can also be clean. It can be used for drinking water or for different purposes.
There are people who use rainwater without any disinfection. The germ content of rain water is less dangerous than the toxic substances on the surfaces it touches. For this reason, it is of great importance to look at the area where the rain water contacts, the cabin, whether the area contains toxic substances. Disinfection starts at this point. Normal disinfection methods in some waters may not be sufficient. Special filtration or purification may also be necessary. You can not technically disinfect pure rainwater. Those who think of their health should also take into consideration the risk of illness.
Rapid Disinfection Methods of Rain Water
There are many simple ways to disinfect rain water. In order to remove rainwater from microorganisms or organisms accumulated in any place or at the door, it must first be boiled with boiling water (close to the evaporation temperature). If your location is higher than 2000, boiling should continue for 1 to 3 minutes. The reason for this is that the atmosphere depends on the atmospheric pressure which varies according to the height of the water boiling point. The water boiling point is 100 degrees at atmospheric pressure (sea level). As the height or height increases, the water boils at a lower temperature. The water also depends on the purity of the boiling point. The boiled water should be stored in closed cups previously sterilized with hot water. In this way you can store water in a safe environment for a very long time.
Another way to disinfect rain water is to use "sodium hypochlorite," a type of chemical salt. Sodium hypochlorite, a bleaching chemical, is a very good disinfectant. It gives a strong chlorine smell. Fine hypochlorite can be used at a rate of 2.3 ounces (0.07 liters) in a few gallons (3785 liters) of water. It takes about half an hour for the chemical reaction. However, care should be taken not to use chemicals containing various perfume odors in this process. The bleaching dosage can be adjusted according to the water temperature and pH value. At this point, a question can come to mind immediately; Are you drinking in the bleach? Low concentrations are not considered harmful to health unless the dose is exceeded.