| QUESTION |
I have heard that there are plans to bring water to
ST. George from Lake Powel. If this is the plan, is this to be locally
sponsored or will we be able to get funds from the state? |
| ANSWER |
Click here to read about theLake
Powell Pipe Line. |
| QUESTION |
How long can I store drinking water? |
| ANSWER |
Drinking water that is thoroughly disinfected can be
stored indefinitely in non corrosive capped plastic or glass containers
that will not be rusted by the water as may occur in metal containers.
Be careful to use plastic that will not make the water taste bad -
trial and error is best here. Because the taste will become "flat"
after extended storage, periodic replacement is recommended. If possible,
storage in a refrigerator is recommended. Water may taste flat after
long periods of storage. This can be improved by pouring the water
back and forth from one container to another (called aeration), by
allowing it to stand for a few hours, or by adding a small pinch of
salt for each quart of water. |
| QUESTION |
What are some methods of emergency disinfection? |
| ANSWER |
Boiling: Vigorous boiling for one minute will
kill any disease-causing microorganisms present in water. The flat
taste of boiled water can be improved by pouring it back and forth
from one container to another (called aeration), by allowing it to
stand for a few hours, or by adding a small pinch of salt for each
quart of water boiled.
Tincture of Iodine: Common
household iodine from the medicine chest or first aid kit may be used
to disinfect water. Add five drops of 2 percent United States Pharmacopeia
(U.S.P.) Tincture of iodine to each quart of clear water. For cloudy
water add ten drops and let the solution stand for at least 30 minutes.
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