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What is the most reliable way to kill germs in backcountry water?

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  1. Boil it as CDC directs
  2. Let it settle overnight
  3. Run it through cloth

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References

  1. CDC: About Water Treatment Options When Hiking, Camping, or Traveling www.cdc.gov/drinking-water/prevention/water-treatment-hiking-camping-traveling.html Checked 2026-10-21.
  2. CDC: About Water Treatment Options When Hiking, Camping, or Traveling www.cdc.gov/drinking-water/prevention/water-treatment-hiking-camping-traveling.html Checked 2026-10-21.

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