I always have to fix the plug in the tank, and I wash my hands profusely, just incase. Is the water in the tank any cleaner than the water in the bowl?
2006-08-21 18:30:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It should be as clean as any other water, since it comes from pipes from the outside. However, I have noticed that it tends to rust easily, so I wonder how clean it really is.
2006-08-21 18:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by beethovens_sixth 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The wax ring at the floor is the problem. Turn off the water supply, flush the toilet, wetvac out the remaining water in the tank. Disconnect the water supply under the tank, and remove the toilet. You will see some foul smelling stuff. Clean it up and remove the wax ring. Replace the wax ring. The toilet flange should be resting on top of the finished floor. If it is not you may get by with doubling the wax ring but the best thing is to redo the toilet flange. Some wax rings come with a funnel attached. Befor doing any plumbing work always know where the water shut off to the house is and how to shut it off. Good luck.
2016-03-17 00:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water in the back tank of a toilet is the same as the water that comes from your kitchen sink unless you use one of the bowl fresheners or the things that turn the water blue....the only difference is the water in the toilet tank has had time to settle and usually leaves a residue iron and other minerals that are normally found in drinking water in the bottom of the tank... The water in the bowl contains whatever might not have flushed in previous uses. So, your question asking if the water in the tank is different than that in the bowl, yes it is cleaner.
2006-08-21 18:43:24 · answer #3 · answered by Allen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water in the tank is clean. Check the water, it should be clear and not cloudy. In emergencies the tank water may be used to drink. (Boiled first of course). It's a good idea to wear gloves, but if you submerge your hands water fills the gloves. Turn the water off, knob is under the tank. Then flush the toilet a few times to empty the tank, then you can work on it.
Wash your hands after anyway.
2006-08-21 18:41:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's cleaner, however whenever I've had to fix the plug in the tank, I have washed my hands profusely also, making sure to use antibacterial soap. The water in the tank really should be fresh water, but sometimes things happen like mildew or other icky things. None of the sewage should be up in the tank & if it is you have some serious problems with the people who have been using your bathroom.
2006-08-21 18:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by The Blues Banshee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the tank water is much cleaner than toilet water. the tank holds the water before it goes in the toilet. once in the toilet it mixes with all the germs. the plug cost a couple of dollars. knock the lock off your pocket get a new plug and you won't have to worry about the nasty toilet water.
2006-08-21 18:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water in the tank is much cleaner than the water in the bowl....if you look, you'll see the water line that fills your tank supplies the same water you drink from your tap.
Unless someone s**ts in your tank, the water if very clean. Once it reaches the bowl, it enters the "germ factory".
2006-08-21 18:37:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's cleaner than in the bowl, you pee, & poop in the bowl, not the tank. At least I hope. But I know what you mean, I feel the same way when I have to put my hands in the tank, it's just phycological.
2006-08-22 10:13:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water in the tank is just about as clean as water from the tap.
2006-08-21 18:37:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Washing your hands is always a nice precaution, but if you're not using the tank in an unconventional way, i.e. as a toilet, it should be a lot cleaner.
2006-08-21 18:37:06 · answer #10 · answered by byama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋