How Do You Desalinate Seawater When Stranded On A Desert Island?
Odds are more than likely that you will never find yourself stranded on a desert island. Yet the scenario is one that engages the imagination of many. In case you ever find yourself in this situation, a supply of fresh water is critical to survival. Here are some ideas to set up a method to desalinate seawater if you ever find yourself stranded on a desert island. Gather the materials you will need to create a desalination still. Assume that you still have the clothes on your back and perhaps a rubber raft or flotation device from the boat or airplane. You need a large piece of smooth, water-resistant material such as plastic and something to collect the fresh water in such as a cup, coconut shell or bowl fashioned from raw materials such as leaves. Finally, you need something weighty to hold down the plastic. Find an area of beach to set up your desalination still. Choose a spot not affected directly by the tide so your still doesn’t wash away. However, you want it close enough to the
