Surviving Contaminated Water Post-Disaster€¦ · - Pass through water filters. Water purifiers...

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Surviving Contaminated WaterPost-Disaster

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Presentation 215/04/16

Your Instructor

Cat Ellis Herbalist/Educator Preparedness Author Midwife-In-Training www.herbalprepper.com


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Webinar Contents

Introduction: Safe Drinking WaterPart 1: Most Common Waterborne IllnessesPart 2: Prevention- Actionable StepsPart 3: First Aid for Waterborne Illnesses

Both Conventional and Herbal First Aid!!!

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Introduction to Safe Drinking WaterIntroduction

Part 1

Part 2

Part3

How important is water? How much water do you need? What scenarios may put your access to

water at risk?

Conclusion


Importance of Water to HealthOur bodies are mostly water.

Total body = 60%

Blood = 80%

Brain = 85%

Muscle tissues = 70%

Water is necessary for every organ, tissue, and cell in the body to function correctly.

Water is required by every system in the body to function.

We lose water through:

Skin- evaporation

Breathing

Perspiration

Urination

Defecation

Water is necessary for delivery of nutrients, temperature regulation, fat metabolism, proper immune response, lubricating joints, making minerals bioavailable to the body, assists in removing waste by flushing the liver and

kidneys, and much more.


Daily Water Intake

Per Day: On average, people need between ½ to 1 fluid oz of water for every pound of body weight.150 lbs = 75oz-150oz or 9 to 19 cups of water per dayDaily water intake needs are going to be unique and

impacted by several factors, including season,wind, temperature, exertion/sweating, illness, etc.6-8 glasses? Typically insufficient.


How Much Water Do You Need?

The general guideline = 1 gallon per person per day

That would be 127 ounces or enough for a person weighing between 127 to 254 pounds, without much exertion/sweating, illness, etc.

That 1 gallon may or may not be sufficient to cover all of a person's water needs- drinking, cooking, hygiene, etc.

Bottom line: 1 gallon per person per day is probably insufficient. 2 gallons per person per day would be a safer estimate for adults.


What Could Put Your Access at Risk?

-Problem with municipal water (Ex. Bacteria, lead in the water, etc.)

-Major weather events (Ex. Hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, etc.)

-Terrorism (Ex. EMP, electrical grid being hacked, chemicals, etc.)

-Epidemic/Pandemic (Ex. Staff cannot work due to illness or fear.)

-Economic collapse (Ex. Staff don't come into work due to violence.)


Common ContaminantsIntroduction

Part 1

Part 2

Part3

ConclusionProtozoa

Bacteria

Viruses

Chemicals

Algae


Common Contaminants (Continued)

Protozoa

- Most common

- Giardia, cryptosporidium, and schistosomatidae

- Boiling is preferred method to make potable water. Some cryptosporidium are small enough to pass through filters, and some are resistant to chemical agents (chlorine, iodine).

Bacteria

- dysentery, Vibrio cholerae, Escherichia coli, salmonella, typhoid, and campylobacter

- Most filters can handle removing bacteria.

- Easily killed by both boiling and chemical agents



Viruses

- Hepatitis, polio, rotovirus, and norwalk.

- Pass through water filters. Water purifiers must be used. A water purifier is simply another type of filter that is much finer.

- Killed by boiling and chemical agents.

Chemicals

- Fuel and run off from roads after rain/flooding, VOCs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, trihalomethanes, as well as fluoride, chlorine.

- Generally removed through a carbon filter. Boiling will only concentrate the contaminants.



Algae

- Red tides (oceans), blue-green algae or cyanobacteria (slow-moving water, wells)

- Harmful algal blooms occur in rural wells, often as a result of excessive soap usage. Soap creates an idea environment for cyanobacteria to grow.

- Algae is easily dealt with by boiling, filtering, or chemically treating the water.

Protozoa Bacteria Viruses Chemical Algae

Filtration X X X X

Chemical X X X X

Purification X X X X X

Boiling X X X X


Most Common Waterborne Illnesses

Municipal Water

Giardia

E. coli

Legionella

Shigella

Norovirus

Campylobacter

Wild Water Sources

Giardia

E. coli

Cryptosporidium

Pseudonomas

Shigella

Legionella

Norovirus

Vibrio cholerae


Prevention-Actionable StepsIntroduction

Part 1

Part 2

Part3

Conclusion

Water Storage Options Making Potable Water

Filtration Boiling Purification

Sanitation Concerns


Water Storage, Filtration, and Purification Options

Containers

Cisterns

275 gal totes with cage

WaterBrick

55 gal drum with pump

WaterBOB

Prepackaged water

Filters

Aquagear

Berkey

Sawyer Mini

Chemical Treatments

Potable Aqua PA Plus germicidal tablets (Iodine-based)

Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide tablets (chlorine-based, broader spectrum antimicrobial action)

Liquid bleach is ok, but bottle's shelf life = 6 months

Activated Charcoal/charcoal- essential for DIY filters.


DIY Water Filter

You'll need:

2 Plastic bottles

Paper/coffee filter/ripped t-shirt

Activated charcoal or powdered charcoal from fir pit

Sand

Gravel

Filter water first; boil water second.

Activated charcoal will remove chemicals, like pesticides, VOCs, etc.


Boiling Water

Boiling guidelines: Boil water after filtration. This

will keep the pot cleaner.

CDC recommends a a roiling boil of 1 minute, depending on your altitude.

Water boils at different temperatures. At sea level, water boils at 212°F. However, at a 5000 ft elevation, water boils at 200°F. Go up to 10,000 ft, and water is boiling at 190°F.


Pressure Cooker

A pressure cooker at 15 lbs of pressure will get your water up to 240°F at 10,000 ft elevations, eliminating any possibility of bacterial or protozoan contamination.

There are special pressure cookers designed for use on camping stoves.


Sanitation & Hygiene Concerns

Goal: Conserve water supplies while maintaining proper hygiene and sanitation practices.

Toileting:

On the move- cat holes & folding shovel Shelter in place or at your bug out- flush toilet (use grey

water) on septic system, composting toilets, outhouses.

Hygiene: Solar showers = gravity-fed running water, baby wipes, dry shampoo, medicated powder, hand sanitizer.

Herbal washes: Juniper, pine needle, thyme, rosemary, calendula, oak

Herbal Hand Sanitizer: Aloe & tea tree, thyme, clove, lavender


First Aid for Waterborne IllnessesIntroduction

Part 1

Part 2

Part3

Conclusion

Legal Protections for First Aid Providers

Diarrhea & Dehydration Plant Profiles


Legal Concerns for First Aid Providers

Most disasters are short term. The court system, if interrupted, will resume eventually.

Good Samaritan laws exist in all 50 states, but each state's protections are different. Some are much more restrictive than others.

In general, Good Samaritan laws are there to protect people acting in good faith from legal repercussions in case the good samaritan's actions are unhelpful. Things go wrong. People make mistakes. This is true even for medical professionals. Some states, however, are using these laws to restrict who may or may not provide first aid.

I cannot advise you in legal matters. You are responsible for looking these up for your own state.


Diarrhea and Dehydration

Diarrhea #1 symptom common to waterborne illnesses

Diarrhea can lead to dehydration. Ex. Cholera

First Aid for diarrhea:

Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) 5 cups of potable water ½ teaspoon of salt 6 tablespoons of sugar or honey Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved in water


Diarrhea and Dehydration (Continued)

Herbal First Aid for diarrhea (Continued):

Astringents- tighten tissues due to tannin content, helping to retain fluid in the tissues.

Many herbal astringents: oak bark, meadowsweet, agrimony, white willow, walnut hull, yellowroot (Xanthorhiza simplicissima), blackberry leaf, red raspberry leaf, green tea, and many more.

Demulcents- Mucilaginous herbs like marshmallow, sida, or elm (slippery elm, siberian elm, etc) help to sooth and heal the damaged tissues of the intestine, and help expel toxins/pathogens from the intestine.

Activated charcoal- adsorbs pathogens, including cholera


Diarrhea and Dehydration (Continued)

Dehydration Symptoms:

Dry, sticky mouth

Feeling tired

Headache

Increased thirst

Decreased urine output

Constipation

Dry skin

Lightheadedness

Few tears when crying

Infants- Dry diapers for 3 hours

Severe Dehydration Symptoms:

Extreme thirst

Extreme fussiness- infants

Irritability/Confusion- adults

Very dry mouth, mucus membranes, and skin- skin lacks elasticity

Little to no urine output

Sunken eyes

Hypovolemic shock- low BP, low blood oxygen

Rapid heart rate & respiration


Artemesia annua

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Artemesia absinthium


Juglans nigra


Silybum marianum


Mentha piperita


Zingiber officinale


Allium sativum

Fermenting garlic cloves in honey.


Filipendula ulmaria


Amoracea rusticana

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Althaea officinalis


Sida spp.


Syzygium aromaticum


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