Why are the MP1 packages hard to open?
The tablets are individually sealed and packaged for longer shelf life, 3 years. Packages are designed to be tamper and child proof. Packages are easy to open with a knife or scissors. Can you use the MP1 tablet with a microfilter for extra protection? Yes the micro filters remove cysts and bacteria. Add a tablet to the filtered water. Micropur MP1 tablets are proven effective against viruses with a 15 minute wait time. How does the MP1 tablets affect the taste of water? The Micropur MP1 tablets can improve the taste of water. Why is there a 4 hour wait time before using water treated with MP1 tablets? The reason why is to protect the consumers. EPA requires the product instructions to have a 4 hour wait time. This is ensure purification even in the most challenging conditions. The 4 hour wait time may be inconvenient, alternative water disinfectants do not claim to remove cryptosporidium or viruses that may be in natural water supplies.
