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Water Purification: Iodine
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:04 pm
by Readymom
Princeton University
OA Guide to Water Purification part of The Backpacker's Field Manual by Rick Curtis
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/water.shtml
(Scroll down to 'Chemical Purification' - Iodine Treatment)
Iodine is light sensitive and must always be stored in a dark bottle. It works best if the water is over 68° F (21° C). Iodine has been shown to be more effect than ...
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Liquid 2% Tincture of Iodine
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:49 am
by Readymom
How to Find Water and Make It Safe to Drink - By Robert Wayne Atkins, P.E.
Liquid 2% Tincture of Iodine
https://grandpappy.org/hwater.htm
Kills Bacteria and Viruses.
Not effective against all Protozoa
Does Not Neutralize Harmful Chemicals or Radioactive Particles.
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Caution: Iodine water treatment methods can NOT be used by pregnant women, or nursing mothers, or individuals with thyroid conditions. In addition, long-term exposure to iodine can contribute to liver damage.Although iodine is one way to purify water, it is NOT a preferred method. Any of the above methods is superior to the use of iodine.
Re: Water Purification: Iodine
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 2:28 am
by Readymom
Common household iodine
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/emergency-disinfection-drinking-water
(Scroll down to "Other Disinfection Methods-Common household iodine")
Common household iodine (or “tincture of iodine”). You may have iodine in your medicine cabinet or first aid kit. Add five drops of 2% tincture of iodine to each quart or liter of water that you are disinfecting. If the water is cloudy or colored, add 10 drops of iodine. Stir and let the water stand for at least 30 minutes before use.