EDC Water Filtration/Purification Thread

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I’ve noticed a couple of threads asking about specific filtration/purification systems, but none soliciting general information and user feedback on a broad spectrum of water treatment methods. I’m interested in learning as much as I can about producing clean drinking water on a small scale, and have done a little research on chemicals, filters, purifiers (including UV), and boiling; my goal is to narrow down a short list of the safest, simplest, most-sustainable and reliable ways of treating water for consumption when conventional sources are unavailable or untrustworthy.

So how many of you have treated your own drinking water in the field? What equipment/methods do you use? How do you maintain your equipment while afield and avoid cross-contamination?

Also, aside from hardware and techniques, what general rules should one observe when it comes to collecting, treating and drinking water in a survival situation?

Thanks in advance for any and all input!

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