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 Making water drinking water has two components; filtration and purification. Filtration means removing particulate matter such as mud, sand, large plant cells such as algae and phytoplankton.  Purification means just killing the germs and bacteria that can be common in natural water sources that can make you sick.  Many methods will do both, but not all.
-Not all water needs to be both filtered and purified. Some natural water from fast-flowing streams or springs may have very little particulate matter in it and be very clear already, and will only need purification if you're going to drink or cook with it.
+Not all water needs to be both filtered and purified. Some natural water from fast-flowing streams or springs may have very little particulate matter in it and be very clear already, and will only need purification if you're going to drink or cook with it.  It can be fine to shower or wash dishes with as long as it's reasonably clear.
 See this [[https://www.nps.gov/articles/2wayspurifywater.htm|guide from the National Park Service]] about how to treat water.  Also see [[https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/water-treatment-backcountry.html|REI's guide that wants to sell you stuff]] (But is still useful).

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