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How To Boil Water: by Blake Lange

The document provides instructions for boiling water to make it safe for drinking. It explains that boiling is the surest method to kill germs and viruses. The instructions list the items needed, which include a metal container and heat source, and the steps to boil water, which are to bring it to a rolling boil for 1 minute then let it cool before storing in clean containers.

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How To Boil Water: by Blake Lange

The document provides instructions for boiling water to make it safe for drinking. It explains that boiling is the surest method to kill germs and viruses. The instructions list the items needed, which include a metal container and heat source, and the steps to boil water, which are to bring it to a rolling boil for 1 minute then let it cool before storing in clean containers.

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How To Boil Water

By Blake Lange

In contemporary developed countries, clean drinking water is so prevalent that we rarely think

about it. But countless others in less developed countries aren’t as fortunate. According to the

Center for Disease Control, if you don’t have safe bottled water, you should boil your water to

make it safe to drink. Boiling is the surest method to kill disease-causing germs, including

viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Instructions are listed below this paragraph to explain how to

boil water.

Items Needed

 Water

 Heat source capable of boiling water (sStove, fire, etc.)

 Metal container to boil water in (DO NOT use a plastic container to boil water)

 Makeshift water filter (clean cloth, paper towel, or coffee filter)

 Clean, sanitized containers to store boiled water

Steps for Boiling Water

**If the water is cloudy, first filter it through a clean cloth, paper towel, or coffee filter OR allow it

to settle. Then, draw off the clear water and follow the steps below.**

1. Fill metal container with water. Then, place metal container on heat source.

2. Bring the clear water to a rolling boil for 1 minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for

3 minutes).

3.[2.] Let the boiled water cool (when the water can no longer burn your skin or mouth).
4.[3.] Store your boiled water in clean sanitized containers with tight covers.

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