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Does Steripen kill crypto?
My understanding is that crypto is so rare in North American waters that it's not worth worrying about. I could be wrong though. I normally wait only 30 min, which is a lot longer than Steripen but it's not that annoying.
My understanding is UVC inactivates both giardia and crypto cysts, of course with no time lag like chemical treatment.
Cheers,
Rick
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