Water purification tablets in Pakistan
Water purification tablets, also called chlorine tablets, water purifying tablets, or water cleaning tablets, turn unsafe water into safe drinking water, dissolving in about half an hour to kill the bacteria, viruses, and parasites behind typhoid, cholera, and diarrhoea. Aquatabs are the most widely used water purification tablet in the world, and Mirza Traders has been their sole importer and authorised distributor in Pakistan since 2008. Here you will find every size, what each one treats, what it truly costs, and clear answers to the questions people ask most.
What it costs to make water safe
The sticker price is not the real cost. Measured by the water it makes safe, Aquatabs work out to very little, far less than bottled water or boiling. Here is the cost to make a thousand litres safe.
| Tablet | One tablet treats | A pack treats | Cost per 1,000 litres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatabs 33mg | 10 litres | 2,400 litres | Rs 800 |
| Aquatabs 67mg | 20 litres | 4,800 litres | Rs 600 |
| Aquatabs 1.7g | 500 litres | 50,000 litres | Rs 80 |
| Aquatabs 8.68g | 2,500 litres | 150,000 litres | Rs 67 |
Insist on the genuine tablet
Cheap and counterfeit tablets are sold with no guarantee of the dose, and water that is not fully treated is not safe. The genuine, authorised Aquatabs carry independent certifications and treat exactly the volume they promise. As the sole distributor since 2008, that is what we supply.
Genuine Aquatabs, and how to tellCommon questions
Which are the best water purification tablets in Pakistan?
Aquatabs are the most widely used water purification tablet in the world, trusted by the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and relief agencies, and carry independent certifications. In Pakistan they come from Mirza Traders, the sole distributor since 2008.
Do water purification tablets really work?
Yes. Aquatabs release a measured amount of chlorine that kills the bacteria, viruses, and parasites in water, the same method relied on in emergencies around the world. The water must be clear for the tablet to work fully, so cloudy water should be filtered or left to settle first.
Which tablet purifies water?
Aquatabs, whose active ingredient is a stable form of chlorine, purify water. They come in sizes from a single glass to a large tank, so the right tablet depends on how much water you are treating.
How much chlorine tablet is needed for 1000 litres of drinking water?
It depends on the tablet size. One 1.7 gram Aquatabs tablet treats about 500 litres, so around two treat a thousand litres, while one 8.68 gram tablet treats about 2,500 litres. Always follow the dose printed on the pack.
Are Aquatabs safe to drink?
Yes, when used as directed. Aquatabs are made for treating drinking water and are used worldwide for exactly that. Follow the amount and the waiting time given on the pack.
Do Aquatabs protect against Naegleria, the brain eating amoeba?
Keeping a chlorine guard in your stored water, which is what Aquatabs provide, is the public health advice for protecting against Naegleria fowleri, the amoeba that thrives in warm, untreated water. Keep the water clear and the chlorine level maintained.
Where can I buy Aquatabs in Pakistan?
From Mirza Traders, the sole importer and authorised distributor of Aquatabs in Pakistan since 2008. Ordering here means it comes straight from us, and you pay after you open the parcel and are satisfied.
Are water purification tablets the same as chlorine tablets?
Yes. Aquatabs are chlorine based, their active ingredient releases a measured amount of chlorine, so water purification tablets, chlorine tablets, water purifying tablets, and water cleaning tablets all describe the same thing. For a water tank, a larger tablet holds the chlorine guard across the whole stored supply.
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