Military water purification pill

I just recently found this product from Camping survival really interesting. It is currently used by Red Cross, Oxfam and the US department of Defence for water purification purposes.

Currently used by the US Military ( National Stock Number NSN 6850-01-352-6129), 30 tablets per box, eliminates Giardia, bacteria, viruses, removes sediment. Each 600 milligram tablet provides 1.4% available chlorine, and enough flocculating agent for the clarification and disinfection of 1 L (1.10 qts)of water from polluted sources at temperatures of 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). At 41 degrees F (5 C) two 600 milligram tablets will provide 2.8% available chlorine for the same purpose.

Instructions:

1) Add 1 or 2 tablets (600 mg) to 1 liter (1.1 quart) of water
2) Shake for 1 minute to make sure that the tablets dissolve completely
3) Wait for 7 to 10 minutes (or the necessary time) then strain through a piece of broadly woven cloth (t-shirt material, etc.) into clean container.
4) The clarified water is now ready for drinking.
5) If water is still murky add an additional one-half tablet and repeat steps 2 and 3.

77F (25C) - Add 1 Tablet - Wait 7 Minutes
58F (15C) - Add 1 Tablet - Wait 15 Minutes
50F (10C) - Add 1 Tablet - Wait 15 Minutes
41F (5C) - Add 2 Tablets - Wait 15 Minutes


For further details, please view the information on this website:

http://www.campingsurvival.com/milwatpurtab.html