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How Water Purification Tablets Work

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Deborah Lee Soltesz

Water purification tablets kill pathogens in water to make it safe for human consumption. The tablets are commonly used by backpackers and other outdoors enthusiasts to replenish their drinking water supplies from freshwater sources such as streams.