Wasseraufbereitung auf Reisen

Kontaminiertes Trinkwasser ist weltweit eine führende Ursache infektiöser Erkrankungen. Der Beitrag analysiert relevante Wasserverunreinigungen, vergleicht etablierte und improvisierte Aufbereitungsverfahren hinsichtlich Wirksamkeit und Praktikabilität und formuliert risikoadaptierte Empfehlungen für den Einsatz im Reise-, Expeditions- und Krisenkontext.

Schlüsselwörter

Wasseraufbereitung - Reisen - Trinkwasser - WASH-Indikatoren - Wasserverunreinigung

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