Rap H2O — Water Is Life

  • May you never be thirsty.
      May you always have all that you need.
      Good water gives us energy.
  • Just 'cause it comes from a tap doesn't mean it is safe to drink.
  • Boil unfiltered water for twenty minutes if you do not want to be sick, however, be aware that boiling does not remove chemicals nor toxic metals.
      .1 Micron filters will remove bacteria and protect us from giardia
      Consider elevation - the higher you are, the more time is needed to boil for sanitation.
      And, filtering will not remove all viruses;
  • Virus comes from human and animal waste.
  • So, bury that shit.
       BURY YOUR SHIT at least 200 feet away from any running water source, down hill if possible.
  • We are water protectors.
     Protect all water sources and stay out of delicate spring areas.
     Keep all soaps out of springs, streams or the pond-remember, other plants and animals use this water too, and their ecosystem is fragile!
  • Use a bucket to bathe at least 100 feet away from water sources and avoid camping within 200 feet of water.
  • Live water, filtered water -
      Keep it separated and avoid cross contamination.
  • SANITIZE YOUR HANDS before you refill any water vessel, and do not touch the vessel to the spout.
     (Don't touch your thing to the thing.)
  • All kitchens protect family health by providing sanitizer at all water refill stations.
  • Remember to bring water bliss:
      Carrying a personal water vessel will make it easier to stay hydrated and protect your personal health. Protecting your own health protects the health of the entire community.
  • Water is life. May you never be thirsty.

    If water is life, what is bleach water?

    The Bleach-Water Gospel

        The Rainbow Gatherings have used a simple tool wisely for cleanliness::: Bleach-Water.
    In the current Covid-19 crisis, we can take this Gospel to the street, and bring it home as a handy way to be safe.  All you need — a little bleach & a spray bottle — cheap and easy to get, for everybody.

        As for How Much bleach to blend with water, we get mixed messages on The Mix:
    Checking recent sources, part of the confusion is that different mixes are recommended for ‘Disinfecting’ (e.g., hospital surfaces) vs. ‘Sanitizing’ (dishes, hands, etc.).  Also note that the concentration of NaOCl (sodium hypochlorite) in commercial bleach can vary between 5.00-8.25%, and the potency depletes over time — so adjust the mix accordingly.
    Click for more on bleach decay.

        Latest science says that Disinfecting @ 1000 ppm will kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus*:
        1/3 cup 5% bleach / 1 gal. water = 1.33 Tbs. / qt ≈ 1000 ppm… (OR)
        1/5 cup 8.25% bleach / 1 gal. water = 0.81 Tbs. / qt. ≈ 1000 ppm

    Useful Units: 2 Tbs = 1 oz. … 8 oz. = 1 cup … 16 cups = 1 gal.
    You can take the spray-bottle on shopping trips to spritz much-touchy spots (door handles, shopping carts, gas pumps, etc.) as a public service. ;-) Users are advised to let the solution soak on the surface a minute and/or air-dry.

        Normal household & campsite “sanitizing” with bleach is OK in the 100-200 ppm range, but the safe mix might be stiffer during the Coronavirus lockdown — U Do The Math, OR…

        Public Health Ontario offers a convenient online "Chlorine Dilution Calculator" —
    https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/health-topics/environmental-occupational-health/water-quality/chlorine-dilution-calculator
        — (with English or Metric measures, as you choose).

                Hope this is helpful to be healthy…
                                SA

    * Sources:
    1.    Kampf, G. et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents. Journal of Hospital Infection, Volume 104, Issue 3, 246 - 251 (March 2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022
    2.    Michigan State U. study: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/covid-19-disinfecting-with-bleach