
#29: Solar Water Disinfection, Hypothermia, Mountain Rescue, and Marine Medicine
Wilderness Medicine Podcast
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Harnessing Sunlight for Clean Water
This chapter explores solar water disinfection (SODIS), a method that uses sunlight to eliminate pathogens from contaminated water. It highlights research on the technique’s effectiveness at varying altitudes and discusses how different types of plastic containers, such as bottles and bags, perform in disinfection. The speakers also share insights on the role of temperature in enhancing the disinfection process, emphasizing the method's relevance in areas with limited water treatment options.
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