Abstract: Iodine has long been known for its bactericidal, viricidal and cysticidal activities. Recently it has been attracting attention as an agent in water purification. Water purified with iodine is nevertheless subject to some objections. Because of its displeasing appearance iodine treated water is esthetically unacceptable. In the case of drinking water, color, odor and taste of water purified with iodine are even more detracting. The process herein overcomes these disadvantages, yet iodine, with its germicidal advantages, can still be used.