Simple Water Filter

by dsand17 in Outside > Water

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Simple Water Filter

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This a short guide on how to make a simple water filter that cleans water.

Step 1 Materials

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For this project you are going to need.

1. empty water bottle

2. rocks

3. sand

4. coarse sand

5. rag, paper or coffee filter

6. scissors

Step 2 Cut the Bottle

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In this part of the project you are going to cut the cup u can use the scissors to cut it make sure to only cut the bottom off to make a small cup this is going to be where the water falls in.

Step 3 Add Sand , Coarse Sand and Rocks in Order

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this part is easy all you have to do is put either paper a piece of t rag or coffee filter at the bottom of the bottle then you add the coarse sand and then the sand and then the rocks and if u what you can put more paper or a rag or a coffee filter on top.

Step 4 Add Water at the Top

this is the finally part all you have to do is add dirty water on top and watch it come out clear

Step 5 Boil the Water You Just Filtered

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the very last step if is to boil the water for at least 1 minute that's if you want to drink it. and done you have a water filter.