Identifying Safe Water Sources

Safe Water Sources

• Running water - Streams, rivers, springs
• Rainwater - Collected directly
• Snow melt - Melted snow
• Natural springs - Groundwater outlets

Questionable Sources

These require filtration:

• Lake water
• Pond water
• Standing water
• Puddles

Unsafe Sources

• Salt water (desalinate first)
• Contaminated industrial water
• Water with visible pollution
• Unknown source

Water Indicators

• ✅ Clear, no odor
• ✅ Moving/running
• ✅ No signs of dead animals
• ✅ No industrial presence

When in Doubt

Always filter - our filter removes 99.99% of bacteria and protozoa.