Dig for water

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Dig for water

by Ned
(Nebraska)

Dig for water

One method of collecting water is to dig for water. Look for dry creek beds, sandy bottom lands or ravines. They may have water below the surface. Simply dig a hole until water begins to seep into it. Gather your liquid with a container or a piece of cloth.

The water is usually pure but filter and purify it.

To make a simple water filter you can take three sticks. Tie them in tee-pee formation and tie three pieces of cloth one above the other. Put a container to catch the water at the bottom. Pour the water through and it will help filter out sediment.

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Oct 24, 2009
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Finding water
by: Sandra

Well you should always be close by a lake when hiking. But if lost find somewhere where its flat and dig and then you will find water.

Dec 27, 2007
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Sand wells
by: Hugh

Fresh water can always be found along the sea coast by digging behind the wind blown sand hills which back most ocean beaches.

Dig only 1 - 2 inches. Wait, let it seep and settle. Collect your water.

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