Question 1

What is PACL?

Accepted Answer

PACL - Poly Aluminum Chloride Liquid is a NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) certified product that is commonly used in municipal water treatment and is safe in proper dosages (90mg/L).

Question 2

What is it used for?

Accepted Answer

PACL is used to quickly settle muddy water - useful for preparing water to be filtered for drinking water, having clear water for washing dishes and/or handwashing.  Using PACL prior to filtering water will extend the life of filter cartridges.

Question 3

Can PACL be used instead of filtering for drinking water?

Accepted Answer

NO! PACL removes a large amount of visible particulates and sediments, but does not remove bateria, viruses, protazoan cystes (Giardia, Cryptosporidium, etc.) The clarified water must be filtered though an approved filtration device followed by chlorine or UV disinfection.  Failure to filter/disinfect could result in a serious waterborne illness.

FAQ

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What is PACL?

What is it used for?

Can PACL be used instead of filtering for drinking water?