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Ozone Generators: Effectively Deodorize Rooms and Purify Water

July 4, 2009 by Justin Thomas

One of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to purify water is to bubble ozone through it. Ozone is a molecule made of three oxygen atoms ( O3). It disinfects water very effectively, through a process called oxidation. Ozone ruptures the cellular structure of organisms, killing them. It also oxides toxic organic chemicals, minerals and… [Continue Reading]

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How To Filter Your Drinking Water Very Efficiently

February 18, 2008 by Justin Thomas 45 Comments

I’ve spent quite a bit of time researching how to filter drinking water effectively. Originally, I was interested in filtering the rainwater that falls on my roof. But I had to put that project on the back burner for now. During my research I noticed that there is little unbiased information available on water filters… [Continue Reading]

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Slow Sand Filters

January 20, 2005 by Justin Thomas 3 Comments

Slow sand filters are perhaps the most efficient means of producing clean drinking water. Slow sand filters rely on biological processes for their action rather than physical filtration or disinfection. They require no electricity, no chemicals and no filter changes. How is this possible? The secret is that slow sand filters work through the formation… [Continue Reading]

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Grapefruit Seed Extract: Efficient Disinfectant

August 18, 2004 by Justin Thomas 7 Comments

Grapefruit Seed Extract is a powerful disinfectant. It can be used to disinfect wounds, sterilize fruit and vegetables, purify drinking water, sanitize dishes, countertops and cutting boards and inhibit bacteria growth in pools and spas. The active ingredient of grapefruit seed extract is synthesized from the seed and pulp of certified organically grown grapefruit. The… [Continue Reading]

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Producing Drinking Water from Rain Water

July 26, 2004 by Justin Thomas 15 Comments

It is possible to produce pure drinking water from rain water using a combination of devices costing around $300 total. Here’s how to do it: Install a roof washer and a rain barrel ($200). A roof washes diverts the first ten gallons or so of rain water away from your barrel — it contains such… [Continue Reading]