What is the name of those water purification pills? Is it Iodine?

Question

Campers, survivalists, military use them. You drop them into the water to purify.

Where can I find them and buy some? Is there any other alternatives that work simular?

Answer 1

iodine tablets and they make the water taste really different. REI or sport chalet has them. there are other ways but they are hands-on and collect condensation as water...it takes hours