I'm assuming the water is still safe to drink. It would be crazy otherwise. Does it taste any different?
637415
The Water is very safe to drink, doesn't taste any different and you don't smell the chlorine.
131767
have very hard water here.......its works to me I can tell a big different in the taste ....but with anything I can not tell you how much of a different it make since I'm not having it tested....water out of my tap w/ the little meter that came w/ pitcher avg 425-475...filter water 1st test was 0...and then it slowy move up as u filter water...got about 3 months off the first filter......hope this helps
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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!!
2078796
It does have a little unusual taste but definitely drinkable. Personally I prefer the lifestraw over this item
2150553
I don't see why not. The water becomes an electrolyte drink in 5 minutes and drank it the next day with the same taste. So it shouldn't be an issue
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.
1036109
Yes. It seems durable and I have tested water that has set for a few days and there is no taste imparted.
1782533
No sure why it says, "not for human consumption". Some guessed it might have to do with government certification that would not be required for animals. I have personally drank the purified water and no ill effects. But I would have to say, "drink at your own risk".
2157993
I do not recommend buying essentia right now.They had a contamination problem a few months back and I am not sure if the water is safe.Also check with your doctor if are able to drink something with this amount of PH.It is not healthy alternative to water.Their customer service only cares about money and don't care about people getting sick out because of their water.
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Mr. Philip, you sir jumped to the conclusion that this is for still water instead of sparkling. But if I accept your contention that it will be still, then I recommend water purified by equatorial trade winds, surrounded by ancient volcanoes, bottled on a remote island, then flown via a Gulfstream G650 at a speed to 610 mph to my gym. The water should be changed daily for maximum freshness. Discerning rowers might instead fill this rower with a really lovely Château d'Yquem (I prefer the 2001) hand selected in Gironde, France.
1372215
Very easy. See previous answers & comments about pH testing. The water tastes very good, though it may be unusual for some because of the alkalinity.
1346011
I wouldn't even attempt to drink the water even filtered in Mexico. The reason they say not to drink it, is because it's not monitored like the water in the US is. It can contain microbes that will make you sick, that I don't think a water filter can get out.
504646
The water will be somewhat hot; however the heat dissipates quickly once opened the next day. At least this is my experience with coffee.
1862800
I notice a better taste from the filtered water. I don't see how a water filter could be damaged, since there is no moving parts involved. If you really wanted to put your mind at ease, you could always get a water test kit and have your water tested.
1868148
The source part of your question has been answered already. As for taste, I have only had these several months so I can only answer how they taste when relatively fresh. I sampled one after it had been in my truck for several weeks (temps 50-90 degrees) and it was no different than most bottled water. You may want to search through all of the feedback comments to see if anyone has done a long-term taste test. Bottom line is, in an emergency, as long as it is palatable it will do the job. It doesn't have to taste like Perrier.
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I don't regularly drink the water itself as we mostly use it for coffee and tea. I have occasionally used it for ice cubes and they had no real taste. I would make sure that the container that you put the water in is not the problem. The charcoal filter is small but important. If the still is not used regularly, the filter might develop something that affects the taste. I am on my third still in about 30 years and none have had this problem with my water, which is hard. I also usually fill my still with hot water, which will remove most of the chlorine and it will finish a bit sooner that using cold water. I don't regularly drink the water itself as we mostly use it for coffee and tea. I have occasionally used it for ice cubes and they had no real taste. I would make sure that the container that you put the water in is not the problem. The charcoal filter is small but important. If the still is not used regularly, the filter might develop something that affects the taste. I am on my third still in about 30 years and none have had this problem with my water, which is hard. I also usually fill my still with hot water, which will remove most of the chlorine and it will finish a bit sooner that... » Read More I don't regularly drink the water itself as we mostly use it for coffee and tea. I have occasionally used it for ice cubes and they had no real taste. I would make sure that the container that you put the water in is not the problem. The charcoal filter is small but important. If the still is not used regularly, the filter might develop something that affects the taste. I am on my third still in about 30 years and none have had this problem with my water, which is hard. I also usually fill my still with hot water, which will remove most of the chlorine and it will finish a bit sooner that using cold water. « Show Less
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Depending on what you're using the water for, it's quite high, those parts per mm could be any kind of mineral or other element, which could mean if enough ammount of a certain dangerous mineral would make that water not safe for drinking. Even if you use a filter sometimes isn't enough, but I suppose a good filter could lower that to 200 which is safer for drinking. If it's just to wash dishes, it's ok.