Water Disinfection for Wilderness, International Travel and Austere Situations
Publication Date: December 1, 2019
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
Etiology and Risk of Waterborne Infection
Treat water when traveling in developing countries. (1A)
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Treat water in wilderness areas with nearby agricultural use, animal grazing, or upstream human activity. (1A)
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Treat water in wilderness settings without evidence of domestic animal and little to no wildlife or human activity. (2B)
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Treat water in disaster situations affecting municipal or private drinking water sources. (1A)
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Title
Water Disinfectionfor Wilderness, International Travel and Austere Situations
Authoring Organization
Wilderness Medical Society