Power outage drinking water safety
Boil the water vigorously (water should be bubbling and rolling) for one to 3 minutes.
If you can’t boil water, add 8 drops of newly purchased liquid household bleach per gallon of water, stir it well, and then let the water stand for 30 minutes before you use it.
You also can use water-purifying tablets from your local pharmacy.
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