A major earthquake could make water unsafe for drinking, bathing or washing clothes.
And floods can contaminate drinking water wells.
Contaminated water can lead to illness.
* Do not try to boil or disinfect water contaminated with fuel or toxic chemicals.
* Do not drink alcohol, as it dehydrates the body, which increases the need for drinking water.
Make Your Water Safe by: Boiling: If water is cloudy, allow to settle, then skim the clean water above the sediment.
You can also filter through clean cloth, paper towel, or coffee filter before boiling.
Ensure the filter’s pore size is small enough to remove bacteria and parasites.
After filtering, add a disinfectant such as iodine, chlorine, or chlorine dioxide to the filtered water to kill any viruses and remaining bacteria.
The following are possible sources of water: Water from your home’s water heater tank (part of your drinking water system, not your home heating system).