Removal of Heavy Metals from our Drinking Water

[blueplanet]

During the time of disasters, I presume drinking water is one of the basic needs of survival. I wonder if any forumists can suggest any approach to get rid of the heavy metals and toxic halogens from the contaiminated water?

I already know we can remove the heavy metals by distillation, but the process of distillation requires electricity or a heat source to operate.

Another option is reverse osmosis (RO). However, the process of RO is time consuming.

What else can we do?  The reason why I raised this issue is because I apparently discovered a solution. But i would like to see if there is any serious interest on this topic.

[happyfunball]

They sell small hand pump ceramic-based water filters for camping. Low volume, but they probably do a decent job and get rid of microorganisms.

[Azorus]

There is this thing called boiling water and capturing the water vapor and turning it back in to pure water.  I know it sounds tough but it can be done.

[FatBird]

Berkey Water Machines remove everything.  They even advertise that you can dump SWAMP WATER or SEWER WATER in them.


http://www.berkeywater.com/start.main.html

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=berkey&_sacat=See-All-Categories

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WATER-FILTER-DISTILLER-PURIFIER_W0QQitemZ170461926596QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSmall_Kitchen_Appliances_US?hash=item27b05294c4

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[FatBird]

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