What are the best methods for treating drinking water abroad? This is a very common question amongst travellers who may not have access to clean drinking or bottled water. Boiling water is a great method, but not always practical. Here we look at alternatives to boiling water.
Chlorine dioxide tablets are among the safest and most effective chemical water disinfectants around. They kill bacteria, viruses and cysts in water (including giardia and cryptosporidium). As well as drinking water, it is important to treat any water which may enter your body, e.g. water used for brushing your teeth or preparing food. There’s no need for additional neutralising tablets as chlorine dioxide tablets don’t have any taste. The tablets can be used to treat up to 30 litres of water and are safe for long term use.
Until recently, iodine was the most commonly known and commonly employed water purification treatments. However, iodine is not being supported under the EU Biocides Directive and so most manufacturers have discontinued supplying iodine products since 2009. We now recommend using chlorine dioxide tablets; a great alternative.
If you are not limited with space, try the handy Aquapure Traveller portable water purifier bottle. It utilises new M.A.D. (Mechanically Advanced Disinfection) Technology, a chemical free system that not only does a better job than the original product, but also has a faster flow rate: all without chemicals. The bottle is designed to provide safe drinking water that tastes fantastic. Its filter cap will purify an average of 350 litres during its lifetime, and is the sole portable water purifier endorsed by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases London. It is eco-friendly; by using the Aquapure Traveller, you are helping the environment by not disposing of 700 plastic bottles per filter. It is simple to use. There aren’t any chemicals or complicated produces; you just fill it and drink. Aquapure Traveller removes bacteria and viruses such as E. Coli, polio, hepatitis A and others. It removes waterborne pathogens, such as giardia, cryptosporidium, etc. It removes toxic chemicals and heavy metals, as well as bad tastes, odours and sediment. It’s the perfect solution for holiday makers, backpackers, trekkers, business travellers and, , anyone who requires access to pure, fresh water anywhere in the world. Replacement filters can be bought and can be replaced by simply taking off the old cap and screwing on a brand new one.
Bimuno Travelaid helps keep your tummy healthy while overseas. This truly exceptional patented formula has been specifically developed for travellers by global specialists in digestive health. Research show that the unique second generation prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharide formulation of Bimuno Travelaid helps to encourage and sustain a normal level of your gut’s “good” bacteria (bifidobacteria) helping to prevent “bad bacteria” from becoming established. Furthermore, unlike other prebiotics, or indeed probiotics, it also has unique anti-adhesive properties, which help your body to drive out “bad” bacteria you might have consumed. By this combined effect of maintaining a favourable balance of “good” bacteria and preventing bad bacteria from finding a home you can help to keep your tummy healthy. Since the protective benefits of Travelaid build over time, it is recommended that you take the product for seven days before your departure and each day whilst you are on your travels. Because of its effectiveness, Travelaid is recommended by a large number of travel clinicians and Bimuno is an approved travel industry partner of ABTA. I hope you found this article about chlorine tablets for water purification interesting and informative.
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