I'm going to Mexico and at times be in non-resort areas. Will this filter their tap water well enough to keep me from getting Montezuma's revenge?
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This product is a water filter, which can filter out most impurities in USA waters, but if you are traveling to other countries I would HIGHLY suggest also buying water purifying tablets or boiling water. Purifying is necessary for smaller pathogens that filters can't get.
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there is a video on youtube. It doesnt filter viruses or chemicals but does everything else. I filtered dirty lake water through it and it was clear as a bell. I didnt have the water tested before or after, the way I figure it something is better than nothing.
1524051
Yes. You should check the recommendations regarding filtration of non-potable water though.
1587282
I do too. I think having a filter in the Drinkwell is still a good idea as I do not change the water daily, especially if I am away.
359458
No. This filter is designed to remove most chlorine deposits and taste associated with additives in regular tap water. These filters/bottle should only be used with tap water. If you are looking for water purification you should go into the camping/hiking section(s) for options.
469148
I bought mine for Chile. It comes with a mesh filter and a paper filter. If you are careful, they last. I've had it simce october last year no problem. I will probably get some spare pretty soon in case they break
1921820
Yes! My house was built 1877 n i refused to drink the water until i bought this filter.its great!
823064
You might be interested in a Berkey gravity filter set-up instead of this one. This will filter out the fluoride taste from tap water and catch particulates if you have them, but not much else. It did a pretty good job for us for the 15 days we had it installed until it started spraying water underneath the sink.
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I purched this for my "bug out" box so that we will have drinkable water anywhere. I have traveled to many asian countries and I would not worry about useing this, (as long as you pick out the bugs and other unwanted things) that seem to be in alot of other country's water. A little word to the wise, if possible boil any water first if possible, and then follow the directions on the bottle, but I would not worry much about drinking any water after useing this product. Happy traveling!!
2025501
I filter my tap water with a 3 stage filter. I personally would not use this pitcher with unfiltered water.
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The website says plain tap water and every tap water has different mineral contents so I imagine well water would be fine. If you want to be 100% certain I would contact the manufacturer.
2264305
this water filtering device is made to give you clean drinkable water from the nastiest of sources. Certainly should work well with "tap water" from anywhere. It was one of the highest rated filters from multiply sources. Red cross and World Health organization was a couple of them. Also, read glowing reviews from users in several different places around the world. Hope this helps to answer your question.
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I use my regular tap water, but I guess that would depend on, the quality of water where you live.
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I got the "Big" to serve our needs for culinary water. There are physically bigger ones than the "Big" but they're always out of stock. The "Big Berkey" has holes for up to four filters, I have two in there now. I don't know anything about the "Travel Berkey." The filters last several years if you're only running tap water through them. You can always take them out and clean them off with a plastic scrubby. The one Achilles Heel is that if the water freezes, the filters are ceramic and will crack.
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I would refer you to the Berkey website. They list all the types of things their filters can deal with. Not knowing what the specifics are, I would not be able to say. You could send them an email. I am sure they would respond. I do know that their filter systems are used worldwide for clean water in remote places.
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I used this for Peru, where I was advised to drink only bottled water. So, yes.
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It depends on where you are. I live in Mexico and the water in Chihuahua city for example is perfectly safe to drink, it is monitored and is actually cleaner than the bottled waters sold by Coca Cola and other companies. The only problem is the chlorine taste so a brita filter works just fine.
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Tap water is fine. You can check your areas water quality with the water company. I would avoid well water.