Sanitizing the water system
I see that information about sanitizing the water system has turned to some peoples opinion on whether they think it needs to be done. Because everybody's circumstances vary it is sometimes practical ...
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joebedford wrote:A couple of campsites ago, we got a load of water with iron and sulfur bacteria in it, not uncommon for well sources. We don't go to many campsites with municipal water, the idea is to get away from the city. While safe to drink and potable when drawn, if it sits in a tank you do end up with hydrogen sulfide "rotten egg" smell, and it can form a slime. And, the bacteria sticks around to do the same thing with any new water which might have sulfates in it.
Where are you folks getting water that you need to do all this sterilizing?
So, disinfect.
