It is not recommended to drink directly from tap water for the new visitors and tourist, recommended to entirely rely on the bottled water. The reasons and health recommendations.
The quality: the water that coming out from government filtration plants is treated and subject to safety standards, but the old networks and pipes in some areas and building water tank may lead to a change in the water taste or contain a high percentage of chlorine and minerals.
The local bacteria: The stomach of the visitors are unusual to the bacterial and mineral composition of the local water, which can cause intestinal disturbances or what is known as (Traveler’s Diarrhea).
The safe uses of tap water
Safe for: Showering, washing clothes, and washing dishes.
Brushing teeth: Preferred to use bottled water for people with sensitive stomachs, if the use is for a short time, tap water is harmless
Cooking and tea: Completely safe as long as it is boiled for a few minutes.
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Answers:
It is not recommended to drink directly from tap water for the new visitors and tourist, recommended to entirely rely on the bottled water.
The reasons and health recommendations.
The safe uses of tap water