Aqua Mira
Overview
Aqua Mira is a brand name commonly used in hiking discussions to refer to liquid chlorine-dioxide-based water treatment drops packaged for backcountry use.
Key points
- Represents a specific commercial product but is sometimes used generically for similar treatment systems.
- Treatment involves combining components according to product instructions and adding them to water.
- The term is descriptive of a product type and does not substitute for reading and following current label guidance.
Details
Within long-distance hiking communities, the name "Aqua Mira" is frequently mentioned when discussing chemical water treatment methods that use chlorine dioxide solutions. These treatments are sold with instructions for combining and applying the drops to untreated water, subject to guidelines about dosage and contact time. While the term often refers to a particular brand, it may also be used loosely in conversation for comparable products. As with any commercial treatment, hikers rely on the most current packaging and official guidance for directions of use; the glossary entry here simply identifies the general category and contextual usage of the term.
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