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This is a great project to have at home for that just in case moment. Bio-filters are a great alternative.
This is a great DIY option to learn about in the event SHTF and you need a clean water filtration system larger than a Lifestraw. As you can see by the picture the water filters through three separate layers, gravel, sand and activated charcoal. The gravel removes the large pieces of debris, the sand removes the smaller particulate matter and finally the activated charcoal removes bacteria and some chemicals. However this system does not completely remove 100% of everything harmful.
To completely kill all pathogens just boil the filtered water. See how to make this awesome long term water filter below:
How To Build A Bio Water Filter
Bonus: Root Cellar That Can Be Used as a Bunker
Do you remember the old root cellars our great-grandparents used to have? In fact, they probably built it themselves, right in their back yard.
If you want to learn how to build a backyard bunker like your grandparents had, without breaking the bank, then you need Easy Cellar.
Easy Cellar will show you:
- How to choose the ideal site
- Cost-effective building methods
- How to protect your bunker from nuclear blast and fallout
- How to conceal your bunker
- Affordable basic life support options
Easy Cellar will also reveal how a veteran, with only $421, built a small nuclear bunker in his backyard.
Also included:
- America's Natural Nuclear Bunkers: Find the Closest One to Your Home
- 56 Items to Stockpile in Your Easy Cellar