Potable Aqua Germicidal Tablets

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The Germicidal Tablets is a chemical water treatment made by Potable Aqua. It has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From RockCreek:
"When drinking water is of questionable quality, use Potable Aqua Germicidal Tablets to make most water bacteriologically suitable for drinking. Confidently trusted by those who have to know - militaries, relief organizations, and campers everywhere. Safe, Drinkable water ... Anytime. Anywhere.Potable Aqua Tablets are a great complement to a microfilter/purifier, adding viral protection and a back-up plan in case your filter fails. Potable Aqua Tablets make complete sense - Its like having a back-up purifier at a fraction of the weight and cost.Whether traveling or hiking, preparing an emergency action kit for your home or recovering from a natural disaster, trust Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets to make water of questionable quality suitable to drink. Registered with the EPA, these iodine-based germicidal tablets have been trusted by militaries, relief organizations and outdoor enthusiasts since 1971."

From EMS:
"Makes questionable water bacteriologically safe to drink. 50 iodine-based germicidal tablets treat up to 25 quarts of water. Great for backpacking and emergencies. Should not be used for long periods of time."

From REI:
"Purifying water couldn't be easier, simply drop a tablet into a quart of water; drink with confidence and no chemical aftertaste. Features the same proven technology used in municipal water supplies; effective against viruses, bacteria, Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Meets U.S. EPA purification guidelines; might take as long as four hours to kill contaminants in extreme situations. Each tablet is individually wrapped and sealed. While a 4-hour wait time may be inconvenient, alternative disinfectants do not claim to destroy Cryptosporidium."

From Moosejaw:
"Potable Aqua iodine tablets now come packaged with neutralizer tablets to remove the iodine taste and odor from treated water. Potable Aqua kills giardia and most micro-organisms and must be used prior to the neutralizer. Package contains two bottles with"

User Reviews

Germicidal Tablets
Reviewed by D. Burton, Feb 06, 2006

"I used to use these when I first started backpacking 20 years ago. They must be effective since NOLS uses them, but they make the water taste like iodine (no surprise). Then my husband and I met another couple while we were backpacking who were using a First Need water filter (there weren't too many others on the market at that time)."

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