Solar water disinfection and Independence Day!

American Robin perched on Redbud

Did you know that you can disinfect your water simply by putting it in a plastic bottle in the sun?  A little bird told me.  Information about this process is available on Wikipedia. Seems that those plastic water bottles that I detest might have some value in water purification.

Oh, and with this being the 4th of July I have a special 'twitter' for you from this young American Robin, wishing you and yours all the best on this Independence Day! Enjoy the freedoms this day brings, AND don't forget the responsibility that is necessary to maintain those freedoms!