SERIOUS QUESTION. ... Does a water filter remove radiation from water?

They have thm locked up in Japan so I would assume to some extent. Maybe boiling the water first.

Not the store-bought filters.

Boiling water doesn't destroy radioactive particles.

That's what I was wondering ... Even if a filter would only remove some of the radiation, it might be the difference between life and death, or wellness and sickness.

once contaminated that water will stay contaminated basically.

You will drink your radiation, and you will like it...but distilling would be your best bet...

I know you can buy distilled water, but how does one do that at home, Brief?

here, let me google that for you...

[link to lmgtfy.com]

i did see a thread on here i believe. something about charcoal filter can remove radiation

Most health food stores have electric home water distillers...I paid about $150 each for mine...they make a gallon at a time...you can always use two pots with one on top of the other but offset and catch the drops as they condensate...

James McCanney has an add on filter for Berkey water filters.

[link to www.jmccanneyscience.com]

The earth filtering process attempts to do in miniature what the planet does with excess radiation - absorbs it. Aluminum is the most abundant metal in this planet, and our soil and rocks have plenty of it. The passes of water through its earthly macro cycle will gradually pull the radioactive particles out.

The students a berkleys nuclear department are recomending a good 5 stage reverse osmoses water filter for all pregnant moms.. it is on their web site

[link to www.nuc.berkeley.edu]

It will only remove about 65% of radioactive materials. and you have to change the filters regularly

Last Edited by Slowly awakening on 03/28/2011 03:52 PM

Thanks for that link, AC ... even though I realize you were trying to be a smart ass about it.

This look to be a good one:

[link to www.smartstill.com]

Here's a small snip from the smartstill link:


"What is SmartStill - the easy still?

SmartStill is an ingenious high quality engineered water distillation unit for home use. It is aircooled which makes it very easy to use. Just fill it with water from any supply, plug it in and forget about it. In a few hours you will have nearly 4 litres of high quality distilled water at a very low cost.

Why buy bottled water expensively when you can make it for (almost) free with your home distiller. SmartStill - the easy still!

* SmartStill home water distiller comes complete with all accessories you need. Just plug in and go.

* SmartStill home water distillation unit is slightly larger than a kettle, it will fit in anywhere.

* SmartStill home distillation machine not only IS smart. It LOOKS smart as well!

Why would you drink distilled water?
Most tap water in most countries is contaminated in some way. It can be high in chlorine content, high in fluoride, heavy metals (lead etc), bacteria - just to mention a few. By drinking distilled water you will actually dilute and cleanse out many accumulated impurities in your body as well. //... "


Also, AC ... check my sig line for the Plato quote. ;)

thanks, Brief.

The Smartstill brand looks pretty good, and it's $140.

I'll check the natural foods store when I'm in town this week and see what they have.

You have a couple of good ideas here

If your lookin for a R/o filter system in a hurry check your local hydroponic store if there is one nearby.
They have them on the shelf..

You can make an earth filter. This type of filter will do the best job at removing radioactive particles. It's simple and you don't have to spend any money to make it, just use household items. I think there is another thread pinned about it.

explane please... thanks

Thread: Radiated Water Filtration Advise by GLP

This link has a video that shows one way. I can't find the link I had on how to make the one we will use out of a coffee can. Basically you just get a coffee can and put nail holes in the bottom about 2 inches from the middle all the way around. Turn it over and put some clean rocks in the bottom. Cover the rocks with a fibrous cloth, like a wash cloth. Cover the cloth with several inches of clay dirt (dig a hole in the backyard about 4 inches down. This wil give you clean dirt without any radiation particles on it) Then cover the dirt with another cloth like a towel. Filter your water through by placing the filled can on stilts over a bucket.

I suppose after you could filter it again or add some bleach (I don't recall how much right now) or some water purification tablets if you are concerned about other bacteria.

If I can find the link on my other computer tonight with directions I will post it when I get home.

you know specific radionuclides from fuc'R'shima ,compare it to filter parameters .I think for example that plutonium will be captured by filter removing lead /activated carbon/but regarding cesium and xenon maybe addition of reverse osmosis is needed
I'd worry about plutonium though...Gossip is that even few atoms may cause cancer

Really? mean if the water is bad, then the plants and animals die, right? Then we die.

Whats the point?

boil the water..capture the steam, let condense in separate container, consume, repeat if needed.

Not sure which part u didn`t understand?

Not only will boiling NOT take out Radioactive particulate and pesticides.. it will actually concentrate them! Boiling will kill pathogens.. but NOT poisons. (For the record.. I teach Wilderness Survival and know what I am talking about here)

Some filters claim to take out Radioactive matter.. but it will again concentrate in the filter.. so it must be cleaned regularly (and then where do the radioactive particles go?)

Use the Earth Filter.. it will do the same job that nature does as a filter.

Yes, I see that.
I'm glad I started this thread ... I'm learning a few things today. :)

I found it ...

Thread: JAPAN ALERT!! : EMERGENCY RADIATION PROCEDURES : WATER DECON /W/EARTH, GREENHOUSE/FOOD PRODUCTION/DISTRUBUTION [ IRI ]RADIO SCHOOL FOR KIDS

Thanks, Trix. :)

I totally agree and i've researched the heck out of this, LOL :)

Plants and animals can sometimes sustain levels of radiation that would be unbearable for humans. The wildlife around Chernobyl has actually been flourishing, mostly because of the lack of human influence.