9 Best Water Purification Tablets For Hiking
Updated on: March 2023
Best Water Purification Tablets For Hiking in 2023
Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets Deluxe 250-Count
- Deluxe pack of 250 tablets, enough to purify 500 quarts of water (25 strips of 10 each)
- Trusted for over 20 years for use in emergency situations like Hurricanes - Tornados - Earthquakes - Floods
- Over 3 billion gallons of water treated annually
- Fast acting. Water is ready to drink 30 minutes after mixing
- No unpleasant taste. Great tasting water consistently. New fresh supply has just come in. Expiration July 2021. We are the only seller of this product in this packaging.
Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets for Camping and Emergency Preparedness, BAGGED 30-Pack
- Aquatabs are the world's leading water purification method, used worldwide by NGO's, Governments, Philanthropists and the Military. Great for camping, hiking, survival, prepping, boating and international travel.
- Aquatabs are ideal for use in areas where safe drinking water is not readily available. They've been used for over 20 years in emergency situations in households that do not have access to safe drinking water.
- Tablets are in strips of 10 tablets with a shelf life of up to 5 years. When used as recommended they lead to a 99.9999% reduction in bacteria, a 99.99% reduction in viruses and a 99.9% reduction of Cysts (Giardia) 30 minutes after mixing water.
- Get 3 strips of 10 tablets each packed in a resealable water-proof baggie with instructions
PURINIZE - The Best and Only Patented Natural Water Purifying Solution - Chemical Free Camping and Survival Water Purification (2 oz)
- 100% non-toxic. Free of chemical disinfectants like chlorine, chlorine dioxide & iodine with NO chemical after taste.
Sawyer Products SP103 MINI Water Filtration System, Single, Orange
- Ideal for outdoor recreation, hiking, camping, scouting, domestic and international travel and emergency preparedness
- High performance filter fits in the palm of your hand; weighs just 2 ounces; 0.1 Micron absolute hollow fiber membrane inline filter
- Attaches to included drinking pouch, standard disposable water bottles, hydration packs, or use the straw to drink directly from your water source
- Removes 99.99999% of all bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera, and E.coli; removes 99.9999% of all protozoa, such as giardia and cryptosporidium
- Filter rated up to 100,000 gallons; includes 16-ounce reusable squeeze pouch, 7-inch drinking straw, and cleaning plunger
LifeStraw Red Cross Personal Water Filter
- Removes bacteria & parasites: The microfiltration membrane removes 99.999999% of waterborne bacteria (including E. coli and salmonella), and 99.999% of waterborne parasites
- Removes micro plastics: Removes the smallest micro plastics found in the environment (down to 1 micron), and reduces turbidity down to 0.2 microns
- Rigorous Testing: All claims are verified with laboratories using standard testing protocols set by the US EPA, NSF, ASTM for water purifiers
- Long Lifetime: The microbiological filter will provide 4,000 liters (1,000 gallons) of clean and safe drinking water with proper use and maintenance
- Make an Impact: For every Life Straw product purchased, a school child in need receives safe drinking water for an entire school year
Expedition Research LLC TAC-H2O - 100 Aquatab 49mg Water Purification Tablets - by Tac-Bar Tactical Food Rations
- Illustrated Tri-Fold Color Manual Included.
- Use one 49mg USA/UK/NATO/UN Mill-Spec Aquatab tablet for up to 5 litres of water. Up to 500L total of water treatment per TAC-H2O packet. Read and follow the instructions. Expiry 09/2022.
- Safety heat sealed in 4-layer 140 micron thick TAC-H20 Mylar pouch. Resealable zip-lock, waterproof, sunlight proof, rugged, compact and matte black. When the strips are out of the specilized TAC-H20, keep dry and out of direct sunlight for extended periods.
- Tablets which kill micro-organisms in water to prevent cholera, typhoid, dysentery and other water borne diseases.
- Water treated with Aquatabs is ready to drink in 30 minutes. Active ingredient (NaDCC): US EPA approved for long term drinking water treatment. EPA Reg No 71847-4
Coghlan's Drinking Water Treatment, Two Step
- Intended for emergency disinfection of drinking water; includes Germicidal tablets (50) and Drinking Water Neutralizer tablets (50)
- Makes questionable water bacteriologically safe to drink, with no iodine taste or color
- Proven effective against Giardia; treats up to 25 quarts; Iodine-based compound
- Neutralizer tablets remove iodine taste and color
- Affordable, essential gear for camping, backpacking, backcountry treks, international travel, and more
Katadyn Micropur MP1 Water Purification Tablets (30 Count)
- Effective against microorganisms
- Each tablet treats 1 liter
- Lightweight and portable
- Easy to use tablets
- Makes water safe for drinking
- The only tablet or liquid proven effective against viruses, bacteria, Giardia and Cryptosporidium in all water conditions
- Works in 30 minutes in most water (4 hours if the water is cold and dirty)
- The only purification tablet (or liquid) EPA registered as a microbiological water purifier
- Each tablet is premeasured to treat 1 liter of water -no mixing or measuring required
- Tablets are individually sealed in waterproof strips for longer shelf life and to reduce weight
Aquatabs - World's Best Water Purification Tablets for Water Treatment and Disinfection - Ideal for Emergencies, Survival, Travel and Camping - 100 Tablets in Convenient Travel Packaging
- Aquatabs-(49mg Sodoum Dichloroisocyanurate) easy to use tablets disinfect water for safe drinking in as little as 30 minutes.
- Protect you and your family during outdoor activities, natural disasters and emergency situations where boiling water is not an option. Be sure to read instructions before use.
- Aquatabs are conveniently packaged in 10 Strips of 10 Tablets (10 Total) that help retain freshness and starts with a 5 Year Shelf Life.
- Tablets are so small that they easily fit into any pocket, pouch, purse, bag, backpack, drawer, emergency preparedness kit, disaster relief pack and more.
- We are one of the few approved sellers of Aquatabs.
Generating Electricity from Landfill Methane Gas in Miami, Florida
Miami-Dade County, Florida is using methane gas sequestered from a landfill to cogenerate electricity at a nearby wastewater treatment plant. In addition to its environmental benefits, the project is saving money and creating jobs.
Miami-Dade County, Florida is carrying out a project to use methane gas from a landfill to generate electricity for a regional wastewater treatment plant. As reported by April Saylor for the U.S. Department of Energy, this methane sequestration project involves an investment of $15 million and received a $1.7 million grant through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
The wastewater treatment plant uses digester gas from the plant to cogenerate electricity. The landfill gas will be collected at the landfill and transferred by pipeline to the water treatment plant. There the digester gases and landfill methane gas will be combined and used to generate electricity. The benefits are two-fold: the waste methane gas from the landfill is not released into the atmosphere, and the methane serves as an alternative fuel to cogenerate electricity.
According to Steve Kronheim, Chief of Plant Operations, South District Wastewater Treatment Plant, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, the plant's current electric bill is about $100,000 a month, with $20,000 of that cogenerated. In the future, the electric bill will be around $200,000 with $60,000 cogenerated. The heat generated will be used to heat the digesters and also to dry the sludge from the wastewater treatment process. This dried sludge is used to produce a composted material that is sold to farmers in central Florida and in Miami-Dade County.
Kathleen Woods-Richardson, Director of Solid Waste Management for Miami-Dade County indicates that the design work is being done and the permitting is in process. Jorge Gonzalez, President of ABC Construction, estimates that the project will create 20 to 25 new jobs, including construction and technical positions.
In an article for Miami Today, Ashley Hopkins quotes Lee S. Casey, chief of the environmental compliance division of the Department of Solid Waste Management as indicating that instead of flaring off the methane gas produced in the landfill, it will now be used as a fuel to generate electricity, eliminating the waste.
In reporting on its groundbreaking ceremony at the South District Wastewater Treatment Plant, Miami-Dade County points out that its Methane Sequestration Project is one of 13 projects funded through a $12.5 million grant awarded in September, 2020 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, which was part of the federal stimulus plan. Other projects include the installation of a cool roof on a Homestead Library, hosting home energy savings workshops for residents, grants for energy efficiency projects for community organizations and non-profits, loans to local business for energy retrofits, and solar panels for park recreational buildings.
In April, 2020, Miami's methane sequestration project was recognized by the White House in its "Winning the Future: Champions of Change Series" for the project's creativity and environmental benefits, and also because it was creating jobs and saving money.
Sources:
April Saylor, How Miami, Florida is Turning Waste into Cash, Energy.gov
Ashley Hopkins, New pipeline will help convert Miami-Dade landfill gases to electricity, Miami Today
Miami-Dade County's Alternative Energy Leadership Recognized in the White House Winning the Future: Champions of Change Series, Miami-Dade County
