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Posted by rexim on May 14, 2008 at 4:13:57 pm EDT
In reply to Water Filter Question posted by atn1wpi on May 14, 2008 at 2:50:39 pm EDT

I've used the Miniworks sucessfully in streams and lakes in Northern Michigan. You can find a brief discussion of the issue at REI.com, under their "Expert Advice" tab. Go to http://www.rei.com/learn/Camping and click on Water Filters/Purifiers. There, you will will read that viral contamination is not seen as a great hazard in the North American backcountry. Not the most scientific source, but close enough for me.

To be safest, you can always filter and then either boil or treat with chemicals.

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