Any experience with P&G water purifier packets

[PaulW]

While researching how to filter muddy water (Colorado River, etc) I came across an article about aid workers in Africa using Proctor and Gamble water purification powder. Claims are that it works well for muddy and silty water as it contains flocculants. Does anyone here have any experience with this product. It seems kinda pricey, but looks convenient.

[PaulW]

Oops, I forgot to add a link to the P&G site – https://www.pg.com/csdw/pur-packet-technology.shtml

[Jenny A]

Well, that’s interesting.  I am not a chemist, but I’m wondering if P&G is using a flocculent and some sort of chlorine-based disinfectant to achieve that yummy tap water taste.  It will be interesting to see if others have experience with this product.

[Jeffs Eleven]

I knew about that stuff, but I didnt know it was called “flocculents”

New fav word

[Greg Mihalik]

The Colorado River at the Little Colorado confluence –

The “Water Plant” –

ChloroFloc

After 30 minutes the sludge settles to the bottom of the ziplocks.  The pump isn’t necessary but does improve palatability. Adding a flavored “sport drink” powder also helps with masking the heavy mineralization taste. If you don’t pump, pour carefully to avoid the sludge.

[Ken Larson]

https://www.cdc.gov/safewater/flocculant-filtration.html

https://www.cdc.gov/safewater/pdf/pg_2013.pdf

[Josh J]

I think the  only downside that i’ve seen so far is the time and each packet is for 10L but not sure if it can be used for smaller batches

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