whilst flipping through a book on camping and wilderness survival(that's actually the title, BTW), i came across an interesting tidbit.
brass, as it turns out, has some antibacterial properties. it's apparently the copper leaching into the water. bacteria like E. Coli can't survive for any significant length of time in brass water containers. after 48 hours, levels are often below the detection threshold in tests.
now, it's no replacement for boiling/microfiltering/treating, but it might be an option to keep your water clean during long trips, or for any of you who use cistern systems at home, a brass lining certainly couldn't hurt. people drink several liters per day for a lifetime without any harm.
interesting, no?
i did some CAD modeling and while they wouldn't be terribly difficult to make, they would be expensive... maybe not totally practical.
but handsome, yes.
brass, as it turns out, has some antibacterial properties. it's apparently the copper leaching into the water. bacteria like E. Coli can't survive for any significant length of time in brass water containers. after 48 hours, levels are often below the detection threshold in tests.
now, it's no replacement for boiling/microfiltering/treating, but it might be an option to keep your water clean during long trips, or for any of you who use cistern systems at home, a brass lining certainly couldn't hurt. people drink several liters per day for a lifetime without any harm.
interesting, no?
i did some CAD modeling and while they wouldn't be terribly difficult to make, they would be expensive... maybe not totally practical.
but handsome, yes.