how to clean rainwater to drink
If you intend to use rainwater for drinking, minimizing contamination is essential. Keep the rain barrel clean; remove overhanging branches and any debris on roofs or gutters.Use fine wire mesh to keep leaves, bugs and other materials from getting into the rain barrel.he rain that falls in cities or flows across outdoor basins, roofs and other open air surfaces on its way to a barrel is another story. Contamination from animal feces, dead insects, engine oil, car exhaust, lead paint and other substances can make drinking it a health hazard. (See References 1, pages 120e and f).