What is one method to treat water found outdoors?

Boiling it.

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  1. Adding dirt
  2. Shaking it vigorously
  3. Boiling it ✔

Why: Boiling is one of the ways to treat water so it is safe to drink.

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Bring it to a boil, avoid the toil.
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Answer: Boiling it. Boiling is one of the ways to treat water so it is safe to drink.

  1. Scouting America: Wilderness Survival www.scouting.org/merit-badges/wilderness-survival
    Demonstrate three ways to treat water found in the outdoors to prepare it for drinking.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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