What about bacteria and parasites?, I live in Lima, Peru where the tap water is not safe it must be boiled before drinking.
193535
No. According to Brita, their filters will not remove or reduce bacteria, viruses, and parasites. You should boil the water, wait for it to cool down to room temperature, then filter it.
193536
Boy asking wrong person. You need to ask Brita those serious questions. I would certainly boil my water then filter to be extra safe.
193537
It does not filter out or remove any kind of bacteria or parasite. I got the following statement from Brita's FAQ's:"The technique of a carbon block is not designed to filter out bacteria or viruses." Link to website - http://www.brita.net/ae/faqs_contaminations.html?L=24#1Keep boiling that water, and be safe.
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Actually, believe it or not, the Phnom Penh tap water is safe to drink. Every time I go there, I drink directly from the tap. I never got sick. It has won Ramon Magsaysay Award and Stockholm Industry Water Award. But I'm talking about Phnom Penh city Cambodia only, not in the countryside though.
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Either distilled water or water that has been recently boiled. Of course if you boil the water then cool it down to room temp before using it. The reason for this is to ensure there are no microbes or pathogens in the water.
733976
Tap water is fine. You can check your areas water quality with the water company. I would avoid well water.
33423
I use tap water because I am confident of the water in my area. I don't see any reason why we can't use bottled water. It is probably better.
89276
I use tap water all the time, always have. I am in Western New York - we don't have hard water here. That may make a difference in whether or not you can get away with tap water in your iron.
189411
Do NOT use hot tap water. It comes from the hot water tank - think about it. That should never be used for drinking. Boil the water in a kettle instead.
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Hi Ryan!I just use lukewarm tapwater. Provided you live in an area with safe drinking water and the chlorine levels aren't terribly high you should have no problem with tapwater.If you use cold water it'll feel odd inside and you risk getting a cramp. Use warm or tepid water.Though if you want, obviously you could purchase professional enema liquid.Also, I strongly advise you use a bit of lube to help it go in, so the end of it doesn't scrape on the way in. Lube's always a good idea.
2049134
No, no problems here. Our tap water isn't too bad to begin with, though. Definitely recommend a good washing of the pitcher and a new filter.
1413650
The water in most developed countries is safe to use for irrigation. I would NOT use un-chlorinated water without boiling.
825265
Water that is safe to drink should contain zero bacteria and metals and pesticides under the EPA maximum contaminant levels, it is less critical when showering, washing hands and clothes
1872034
Tap water is fine. You probably received chlorine tablets to put in the tank and if not, should ask about them.
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Distilled or boiled water is definately a must! Two people died recently from using tap water up their nose with a neti pot. There is an amoeba Naegleria fowleri that can be found in tap water. When ingested it is fine but if it gets up in your nose it can cause a brain infection. Even if you think your water is fine is it worth the risk? Here is a helpful article.http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/16/two-dead-in-louisiana-after-unclean-water-used-in-neti-pots/
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I use tap water and have had no problem. I don't think there'd be any problem with distilled water either, but there's not a restriction on the water used.
606062
Hi Ryan! I just use lukewarm tapwater. Provided you live in an area with safe drinking water and the chlorine levels aren't terribly high you should have no problem with tapwater. If you use cold water it'll feel odd inside and you risk getting a cramp. Use warm or tepid water. Though if you want, obviously you could purchase professional enema liquid. Also, I strongly advise you use a bit of lube to help it go in, so the end of it doesn't scrape on the way in. Lube's always a good idea.
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YES you MUST boil if you have town/city water and received a boil advisory. Otherwise you risk the chance of getting infected with bacteria and microbes that are bad for you. When you get this advisory, most likely, something has halted or interfered with the water treatment process and the water is unsafe to drink. That water will only be safe by boiling and nothing else.
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yes, it will work. I would wait twice as long with very dirty water. in kenya you will probably be drinking mostly bottled water. p.s. giardia isn"t that bad