Did you know that solar radiation from the sun can purify (disinfect) water and make it safe for drinking from harmful bacteria? While so often we hear or read about the bad things that the sun is capable of doing to us, we should also know that some of the same energy from the sun can be harnessed for doing good. A few good examples include solar electric panels, solar hot water panels, and solar ovens. Well here is one more good example. Harnessing the solar energy from the sun to purify (disinfect) water from a lake or stream into … Continue reading How to Purify Water with Sunlight