What is the problem with Indian water? Bugs or Chemicals
I will be heading out to India soon and saw one of these on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifesaver-Systems-Limited-4000-Bottle/dp/B001EHF99A
Demonstration Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6w4xo-SKiQU
This cool gadget filters out bugs and dirt from water sources, however it does not filter chemicals.
My question is it going to be useful to take with me, as I dont want to use it on taps in India if I am still going to get ill from chemicals in the water that is different to what I am used to.
What do you think?
Best Answer
Indian water from the taps is not recommended to drink directly - best option is to buy mineral water which is widely available and very cheap also. If you buy in bulk you would get a very good deal also.
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Does Indian tap water have chlorine?
Assam and West Bengal have high concentrations up to 2.4 mg/L and 1.83 mg/L respectively. Chlorine and fluoride are added to water to kill pathogens, which are disease producing agents. An excess amount of chlorine in the water causes a problem because it leaves behind a residue.More answers regarding what is the problem with Indian water? Bugs or Chemicals
Answer 2
I am from Kerala, in the Southern States of India I don't recommend you to drink tap water because it was purified and also chlorinated but the taste of purified water is not like a normal water. Waters taste will be different in different places, one example is you can travel or live at sea shore areas then taste of water will be salty and if you travel in high range area (means hill top) it will just be like a normal water. Mineral water is available in India in very cheap rate as aditya said that 0.2$ for 1 Lt bottle and also 20 Lt bottles available in just 2.5$. if you live in a particular place then local distributors available.
If you use tap water for drinking, please boil it at 100 degree Celsius, it's good good for your health.
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