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I would also go with water purification tablets but can not help with where to get these in a hurry. In terms of what type/strength, you should be clear on your purpose; water purification tablets come in widely varying strengths, from those meant for a single litre of water to those meant for use in contaminated wells. Taken orally or used incorrectly water purification tablets will do harm.

If possible get something people there would recognise and maybe already know how to use.

You should include information on how to use these in whatever languages are common to the area and graphically also if you can arrange this.

30 kg is not so much in terms of weight so nothing else seems worth carrying. If more space/weight could be got then I would suggest small collapsible water containers or bladders.

You might want to take advice from a doctor experienced in such emergency situations about the suitability of antibiotics.

Regards,

Paul Firwan