The only type of water that seems to be fit for consumption is distilled water, which is water that is absolutely free of any minerals or chemicals. Distilled water is made pure by first being heated to the point of vaporization, so that all of the 'impurities' are left behind. Then, the water vapor is condensed. The process results in water that is in its purest form. Distillation is the single most effective method of water purification.
Aircraft carriers can travel the high seas indefinitely, and have all the pure water they can drink.
They are fitted with distillers. Scott Workman E-mail this page to a friend Compare Distillation with other Methods. All rights reserved.