Have you ever had to boil water to drink and use for cooking and brushing your teeth?

Question

How long was the water boil advisory?

Answer 1

Yes, I am presently living in China. We brush our teeth with the tap water but we never drink or cook with the water without boiling it first. Sometimes we boil our water in a water boiler (pitcher type) and then use it to cook with.

We have only gotten sick a few times due to water (at least we think).

We do get sick often when we go out to eat and drink lukewarm tea or soup made from dirty water.

Answer 2

Every Soldier or Camper has had to at one time or another. The rule of thumb is that Your water should always be boiled.

Answer 3

yes, i dont know how long it went on for because we were camping, the campground owners came around and told us to boil but i went home early because i had already drank a liter of the tap water before we were warned.

Answer 4

i would only boil water for drinking purposes... as for cooking uses n brushing teeth, tap water is alright for me...

Answer 5

Never had to do it, but when sterilising baby bottles they recommend boiling for 5 minutes, so that should be a good indicator.

Answer 6

I've had to and as soon as it starts a rolling boil it's ready for use (after it cools down of course).

Answer 7

In Vietnam for a while we didnt have water, so we shaved and brushed our teeth with beer. Didnt shower though....lol

Answer 8

Sure. Everyone has. It usually last a day or two.

Answer 9

No, I haven't, but they recommend to do this when visiting Mexico.