> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.liminalvillage.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.liminalvillage.com/protocols/gardening/water-purification.md). # Water Purification Not all water on the property is the same: some lines carry tap water that is safe to drink, others carry pond water meant only for irrigation. Water purification is about keeping that distinction safe and clear, and about the longer-term goal of a closed-loop, filtered water system. For an overview of the whole water system, watch the walk-through in the [Irrigation](/protocols/gardening/irrigation.md) protocol. ## Drinkable vs. Non-Drinkable Water * **Drinkable**: outlets connected to the tap-water lines. * **Not drinkable**: outlets fed by the pump from the pond, used for irrigation and outdoor cleaning. * Outlets should be clearly labeled. If you find an unlabeled outlet and are not sure which line it is on, ask before drinking — and help label it afterwards. * Never fill drinking bottles or cooking pots from irrigation lines. ## If In Doubt * When the safety of water is uncertain, don't drink it. * Water can be made safe by bringing it to a rolling boil for at least one minute. * Report any strange taste, odor, or color in the drinking water to the stewards immediately. ## Toward a Closed Loop Part of the Liminal Village vision is a more self-sufficient water cycle: capturing clean roof water in a lined pond, improving retention, and filtering water so more of it can be reused on site. If you have relevant skills or want to help design and build these systems, talk to the stewards or the garden team. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.liminalvillage.com/protocols/gardening/water-purification.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.