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What are some methods to purify water?

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~Purifying with a commercial micro filter ~Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine ~Boiling vigorously for at least one minute

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Boiling is the safest method for purifying water. Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute at sea level will kill all waterborne pathogens. If above 8,000 feet, the boiling time should be extended to 3 minutes.

ATP 3-50.21, Survival (18 September 2018), Ch. 3 Water, para 3-41

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Purifying with a commercial micro filter Boiling vigorously for at least one minute Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine

Blood Chit Sere

Boiling vigorously for at least one minute (correct) Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine (correct) Purifying with a commercial micro filter (correct)

Jko Direct

1.Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine 2.Purifying with a commercial micro filter 3.Boiling vigorously for at least one minute

Jko Sere 100.2 Pre Test Answers

Boiling vigorously for at lease one minute Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine Purifying with commercial micro filter

Score Sere

-Purifying with a commercial micro filter -Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine -Boiling vigorously for at least one minute

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