Difference between revisions of "Water Filtration"

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* I have used a [http://www.directive21.com/products/berkey-light-water-purifier/ Berkey Lite] with [http://www.directive21.com/products/black-berkey-elements/ charcoal filters] for years and love it.  Note that it does require [http://www.directive21.com/products/berkey-light-water-purifier/ additional filters] to remove fluoride and some other particles.
 
* I have used a [http://www.directive21.com/products/berkey-light-water-purifier/ Berkey Lite] with [http://www.directive21.com/products/black-berkey-elements/ charcoal filters] for years and love it.  Note that it does require [http://www.directive21.com/products/berkey-light-water-purifier/ additional filters] to remove fluoride and some other particles.
** Note that [[Ice_Age_Member_Farmers|Ice Age Member Farmers]] receive a 10% discount on all purchases of these filter items from Jeff at Directive21.  See [http://patreon.com/iceagefarmer patreon.com/iceagefarmer].
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** Note that IAF Patreon supporters receive a 10% discount on all purchases of these filter items from Jeff at Directive21.  See [http://patreon.com/iceagefarmer patreon.com/iceagefarmer].
 
** I found some plans for a "homemade Berkey Lite" but haven't tried them myself: [http://iceagefarmer.com/docs/Water/Home_Made_Berkey_Water_Filter.pdf]
 
** I found some plans for a "homemade Berkey Lite" but haven't tried them myself: [http://iceagefarmer.com/docs/Water/Home_Made_Berkey_Water_Filter.pdf]
 
* Another noteworthy item is the Lifestraw -- you should have one in every vehicle and your EDC bag.
 
* Another noteworthy item is the Lifestraw -- you should have one in every vehicle and your EDC bag.

Latest revision as of 19:49, 20 September 2017

No matter where the water comes from, it is good to filter it before putting it in your body.

  • I have used a Berkey Lite with charcoal filters for years and love it. Note that it does require additional filters to remove fluoride and some other particles.
    • Note that IAF Patreon supporters receive a 10% discount on all purchases of these filter items from Jeff at Directive21. See patreon.com/iceagefarmer.
    • I found some plans for a "homemade Berkey Lite" but haven't tried them myself: [1]
  • Another noteworthy item is the Lifestraw -- you should have one in every vehicle and your EDC bag.

I don't always filter water before watering plants; I have seen studies demonstrating no effect on soil microbiology when using chlorinated water. I am aware of folks who do put filters on their garden hoses. Do you? Why? Add here or let me know.