Social Media Toolkit
Use these sample messages and graphics to spread the word on social media about safe water.
Sample Messages
Downloadable Graphics
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Germs can grow inside your pipes when there is no running water. If you’ve been away from home for more than a week, flush your faucets before using them by running the cold water for 2 minutes and then run the hot water another 2 minutes. https://go.usa.gov/xtNRcexternal icon
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Los microbios pueden multiplicarse en las tuberías cuando no corre el agua. Si has estado fuera de tu casa por más de una semana, deja correr el agua del grifo antes de usarla: deja correr el agua fría por 2 minutos y luego la caliente por 2 minutos. https://go.usa.gov/xz4utexternal icon
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Germs can live in humidifiers and spread through the air when you turn them on. Some of these germs can make people sick when the water is inhaled as a mist. You can prevent germs from growing in your humidifier by emptying the water daily, allowing to air dry and disinfecting your device according to the manufacturer’s instructions. https://go.usa.gov/xtQ6jexternal icon
Spanish
Los microbios pueden vivir en los humidificadores y hacerte enfermar. Puedes prevenir la multiplicación de microbios en tu humidificador si lo vacías a diario, lo dejas secar al aire y lo desinfectas según las instrucciones del fabricante. https://go.usa.gov/xz4utexternal icon
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Never use water straight from the tap to rinse your sinuses with a neti pot or nasal rinse. Only use distilled or previously boiled (and cooled) water. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to use and clean these devices to prevent illness. https://go.usa.gov/xtNRcexternal icon
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Nunca uses agua directamente del grifo en tu neti pot o irrigador nasal. Usa solo agua destilada o previamente hervida (y enfriada). Sigue siempre las instrucciones del fabricante sobre cómo usar y limpiar estos irrigadores para prevenir enfermarte. https://go.usa.gov/xz4utexternal icon
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Flushing your water heater can remove germs and extend its life. Manufacturers recommend doing it annually, if the water is discolored, before you move into a home, or after plumbing work. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions or use a professional. https://go.usa.gov/xtQ69external icon
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Drenar el calentador de agua puede eliminar #microbios y hacer que dure más. Los fabricantes recomiendan hacerlo cada año, si cambia el color del agua, antes de mudarte a una casa, después de arreglar tuberías. Sigue las instrucciones o llama un profesional. https://go.usa.gov/xz4utexternal icon
Sample Messages
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When visiting places with unknown water quality—such as remote hiking areas or campgrounds—treat water to kill germs before drinking it. Follow these steps to make water safe: https://go.usa.gov/xenvfexternal icon
Packing for your next #camping trip? Don’t forget supplies to treat your water to kill germs. See what you need to make water safe to drink and cook with: https://go.usa.gov/xenvfexternal icon
Boiling water for at least 1 minute is the best way to kill germs. If you don’t know if water is safe—such as while #camping or #hiking—make sure to boil it or use another treatment method before drinking it. https://go.usa.gov/xenvfexternal icon
Even if lakes and streams look clean, germs that can make you sick might still be in the water. Avoid getting sick by treating water from natural bodies of water before drinking or cooking with it. More: https://go.usa.gov/xenvfexternal icon
There are many ways to treat water to make sure it’s safe to drink while #hiking or #camping. Boiling is the best way to kill germs, but filtering and disinfecting can also be a good option. Check out CDC’s resources to help you choose: https://go.usa.gov/xenvfexternal icon
Headed to a remote trail this weekend? Treat water from streams or lakes before drinking it and bury poop at least 200 feet away from water if there are no toilets. Learn more about keeping water safe while #hiking: https://go.usa.gov/xenvfexternal icon
Camping and hiking are great ways to recharge. When planning your next outdoor adventure, make sure your water is safe to drink with these tips: https://go.usa.gov/xenvfexternal icon
#DYK? Parasites that cause diarrhea—such as Giardia & Cryptosporidium—are NOT killed by chemicals like iodine or chlorine. Remove these parasites before drinking stream or lake water by boiling it or using a filter certified for “cyst” & “oocyst” reduction. https://go.usa.gov/xenvfexternal icon
#DYK? Bacteria and viruses that cause diarrhea can pass through some water filters. Kill these germs before drinking lake or stream water by boiling the water or filtering and treating water with chemicals like iodine or chlorine. https://go.usa.gov/xenvfexternal icon
