Follow the steps below to properly disinfect water for drinking, cooking and/or brushing teeth.
If tap water is clear:
- Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent)
- Add 1/8 teaspoon (8 drops or about 0.75 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) of water
- Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking
- Store disinfected water for up to 5 days in a clean container with a cover. Water used after this time needs to be disinfected once again
If tap water is cloudy:
- Pour through a clean cloth or coffee filter
- Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent)
- Add 1/4 teaspoon (16 drops or 1.5 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) of water
- Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking
- Store disinfected water for up to 5 days in a clean container with a cover. Water used after this time needs to be disinfected once again