The need for an adequate supply of pure water is second only to the need for air.  In the event of natural or man-made disasters, more civilians eventually perish from the effects of drinking bad water than from the direct effects of the disaster itself.  This is due to disaster-related breakdowns of municipal water and sewer systems that result in polluted surface water and poor sanitation.  Out of necessity, civilians are forced into drinking contaminated surface water. 

Having the equipment and know-how to purify surface water would be essential in the event of a disaster.  A person can live about 40 days without food, but only three days without water.  A person can lose all reserve carbohydrate and fat, and about 50 percent of the body’s protein without being in real danger.  A loss of only 10 to 22 percent body weight as water can be fatal.

A gravity feed water filter is perfect for a survival situation because it does not require any electricity or water pressure to function.  The unit is set on a counter, untreated water is poured in the top and gravity forces the water down through the filter.  Clean, drinkable water comes out of the spigot in the lower part of the filter.

If you have an AquaRain water filter you will not only be able to supply your family with good water but you will also have an abundance of water that can be shared with others in need.