[pct-l] water treatment options in the desert

[BWIL5272@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Brad Wilson)]

Chris,

If particulate matter is a big problem, often using a water bag and letting
the water sit (so the silt settles to the bottom) will help. Then you could
then siphon the water off the top and treat that. This only problem is that
it may take a while for the water to settle.

I'm planning on using a filter (and pre-filter) on my hike. Letting the
water settle is still a good idea if you do end up using a filter - it will
help prolong the life of the filter.

-Brad


On 2/7/03 1:34 PM, "Christopher Willett" <chwillet@indiana.edu> wrote:

>
> Hi All,
>
> While I am planning on using chemical treatment for water from
> the Sierra north, I'm wondering about water in the desert.  After
> reading many journals, it seems that people frequently come upon
> water sources that are, shall we say, less than pristine.  Sources
> where a filter might be a good idea to remove particulate
> matter.  So, would a filter be a good idea?  Or, would straining
> the water through a bandana and then chemically treating it
> be okay?
>
> Chris
>
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