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A hand portable water purification system includes a portable electrolytic cell to increase the content of oxygen and chlorine in water to be purified. The electrolytic cell includes a housing and a set of electrodes. The housing provides physical support and spacing for the electrodes and protects

A hand portable water purification system includes a portable electrolytic cell to increase the content of oxygen and chlorine in water to be purified. The electrolytic cell includes a housing and a set of electrodes. The housing provides physical support and spacing for the electrodes and protects the electrolytic cell from damage during handling and storage. The hand portable apparatus has a system control circuit that converts an external source of power to a direct current (DC) voltage to energize the electrolytic cell. The combination of the electrolytic cell and the system control circuit is small enough and light enough to be carried in a person's hand. In one embodiment, the portable electrolytic cell is mounted near the bottom of a container with one-half to five gallon capacity mounted either permanently or detachably.

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[ What is claimed is:] [29.]29. A method to increase the quantity of dissolved oxygen in water, comprising the steps of:programming an electrolytic cell to energize at a predetermined point in time and to remain energized for a predetermined duration of time using a control circuit via a power sourc

[ What is claimed is:] [29.]29. A method to increase the quantity of dissolved oxygen in water, comprising the steps of:programming an electrolytic cell to energize at a predetermined point in time and to remain energized for a predetermined duration of time using a control circuit via a power source, the predetermined duration of time corresponding to a target dissolved oxygen content of water, the electrolytic cell being mounted in a container;in response to the programming, energizing the electrolytic cell at the predetermined point in time;circulating water through the energized electrolytic cell for the predetermined duration of time such that the target dissolved oxygen content of the water is thereby achieved;transporting the container with the electrolytic cell, control circuit, and power source as a single assembly by hand.