Decontamination efforts are limited to removing the containers and carton overwrap. Supporting chemical and medical personnel provide technical assistance. Contaminated water is not issued or used. Water from local sources, such as lakes, ponds, and water systems, can become contaminated. Therefore, local sources must be tested before use.
Frequent testing is required.
If a water source is suspected of contamination, it is marked with appropriate NATO NBC contamination markers. It is not used until it is tested, treated if necessary, and determined that the water is safe. Whenever water becomes contaminated and cannot be treated for drinking, it is disposed of to prevent secondary contamination. The area is marked appropriately. All water treatment, storage, dispensing, and associated equipment, such as pumps and filters, are monitored frequently for possible contamination.