Just because you're up to your ears in it, doesn't mean you can drink it! Antimicrobial In addition to purifying water, CLO2 is antiseptic and-- was the principal agent used in the decontamination of buildings in the United States after the 2001 anthrax attacks . is known widely as one of the most effective inhibitors of algae, yeast, molds, and fungi and was used after Hurricane Katrina to eradicate dangerous molds from flooded homes. has been killing pathogens in hospitals for more than 100 years and is superior for the control of bacteria that flourish in hospitals such as Legionella (Legionnaire's Disease), as well as antibiotic-resistant staph and strep infections.  CLO2 is the active ingredient in a product recently registered by the EPA as the new MRSA killer (resistant staph infection) and is a disinfectant for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus Faecalis (resistant strep infection). is used to destroy pathogens that spread in many environments such as athlete's foot, and Mycobacterium Bovis (TB). is highly effective against viruses, bacteria, pathogenic microbes and protozoa-including cysts of Giardia and the oocysts of Cryptosporidium. is used for the disinfection of fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood, the treatment of medical waste and as a sanitizer in the canning industry. is used by animal by-product (rendering) plants for odor control. If CLO2 can work for the CDC and EPA in air and ground biologically-contaminated areas, and if thousands of hospitals have used it for over a hundred years for sterilizing and disinfecting, just think what this product can do for you in the home and around the barnyard. Typical properties include biocide, virucide, fungicide, sporicide, disinfectant, sterilizer, odor and taste removal. Common microorganisms eliminated:  Salmonella, E. Coli, Legionella, Pneumophilia, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Clostridium, Amoebae, Giardia, Mycobacterium Bovis (TB), Cryptosporidium, and Pseudomonas.     Powered by Pride in our Republic