Craig,
I wouldn't waste fuel on water purification. A wood fire and a decent sized pot, can give you bacteria free water. 20 minutes of a rolling boil will bring to murkiest water to safe dinking status. let it set and the sediment (most of it ) will settle after boiling.

even if you're staying home there should be enough fuel around to boil water for several days.
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