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WATER TREATMENT SPOTLIGHT (taken from the January 2000 Issue of American Survival Guide magazine)
Aquamira is an E.P.A. – registered water treatment designed for wilderness and adventure travelers, campers, outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds, emergency preparedness kits, and anyone concerned about the quality of drinking water. It is suitable for treating and improving the taste of water from rivers, lakes, streams, straight from the tap and more. Active ingredients are stabilized chlorine dioxide. Chlorine dioxide (c102) is an extremely effective and safe water treatment currently used by hundreds of municipal water treatments plants worldwide. C102, which is not at all similar to chlorine, is known to be an eradicator of bacteria (ecoli, salmonella, legionella), viruses (rolio, rotovirus, hepatitis), and protozoa (giardia and cryptosporidium). Aquamira’s unique formula works quickly and efficiently by releasing oxygen in a highly active form to kill odor-causing bacteria – without unpleasant taste or odor. It is the first stabilized chlorine dioxide water treatment kit of its kind available in a consumer package. The kit is an easy-to-use, two-part system containing two 1-ounce bottles with dropper tip applicators and mixing cap. It has a shelf life of four years. Once opened, the product will remain effective until the expiration date if stored properly. The kit treats up to 30 gallons of water. It may be used to treat water immediately prior to use, prior to storage, and to refresh existing stored water supplies. Ideal for home and travel use, military, emergency preparedness its and any time water treatment is required. The cost is about $13 US which makes it quite affordable even at current exchange rates.
