All posts tagged with Water safety
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-(Natural News) Wilderness survival skills are typically only framed within the context of a prepper hiking in the woods, miles away from civilization. This is unfortunate because it limits the application of these skills to such specific scenarios, as though threats could only ever be encountered in remote and natural areas. While it is true that […]
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-(Natural News) Water safety is crucial during a survival situation. You might not last longer than three days without access to clean, drinking water. When SHTF, you will need to improvise with whatever you have to secure your supply of clean water. One of the possible ways to purify water in an emergency situation is with […]
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-(Natural News) A common aquatic parasite might one day inform us about the presence of dangerous metals in drinking water. The fish louse (Argulus japonicus) is being tested as a biological early warning system for water quality, an article in Science Daily stated. Agricultural, industrial, and urban activities produce harmful chemicals and substances that can […]
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-(Natural News) The raw water craze has prompted a national debate about two major issues: food safety, and food freedom. Proponents of food freedom say that no one should be forced to drink tap water – especially given the fact that this so-called drinking water is usually laced with fluoride and other toxins. But, as […]
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-(Natural News) If cities are forced to recycle water, they’ll need to find a way to filter out pharmaceuticals – such as the widely used anxiety drug Diazepam – from wastewater. So, South African researchers have developed titanium dioxide nanofibers that can remove drugs from water, reported ScienceDaily. The fibers are the brainchild of a […]
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-(Natural News) Without a doubt, water is the most essential resource there is. Human beings can survive up to three weeks without food. Under generous conditions, we may be able to last up to a week without water. But most estimates put it at three to four days in regular circumstances. This makes it all […]
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-(Natural News) According to the alarming results of a report, it may be time to double-check the quality of your water supply. The findings have revealed that long-term exposure to arsenic “interferes with insulin secretion in the pancreas, which may increase the risk of diabetes.” The report was published in the American Journal of Physiology—Regulatory, Integrative […]
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-(Natural News) As you start to get the hang of prepping, you’ll eventually learn the proper way to store water for long-term use. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) But while it might seem like several half-liter bottles of water will be enough, don’t forget that when SHTF, every person in your group will need at least a gallon of […]
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-(Natural News) According to a recent report, two gentlemen from Italy have been infected with Legionnaires’ disease at a car wash in two separate incidences. The two individuals were exposed to contaminated water spray and while this might seem shocking, experts say that these incidences aren’t that rare. Dr. Tom Makin, a microbiologist from the United […]
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-(Natural News) Everybody knows that you need water to live. Without it, you’d be pushing in as little as 72 hours. What isn’t as common, however, is knowing how to purify water properly. If you think making potable water simply involves running it through a filter — you’ve just made one of the most common mistakes in […]
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