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How to make rainwater safe for consumption

countrynewbie13
10 years ago

Hi All...

I recently moved into a house that has its' water supply coming in via a cistern. My husband and I were having filtered water trucked in, but it was getting expensive. Currently, we are harvesting rainwater via our roof and downspout and that has helped with costs. However, I have concerns that this is not safe to consume for us and our young children. The water is not being filtered as it is coming in - just goes through a softener. I almost always get my water from the refrigerator, which has a filter in it, but from the research I have done, that filter doesn't really purify it.

I am looking for a solution to purify the rainwater coming in for drinking purposes only (just the kitchen). I am ok with using it in other areas of the home as is - bathing, laundry, etc.

Would love to hear options and opinions...

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