water safety

andieb


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 07:26

Went to Turkey recently used bottled water for drinking but found the water safe to use to clean teeth and if boiled for coffee etc. What's the water like in Cyprus, going to Kyrenia?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 07:34

hi andieb , welcome to the forum , i use the water to clean my teeth with no problems , i use bottled for all else , you can use it when boiled , so i have been told ,

regards , simbas

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 07:57

The water is safe to drink BUT!!!!!!!



Because of the chemical content it is not advisable. It is those chemicals not any pollution etc that will cause you problems. Your body is not used to those chemicals and there is a good chance you would suffer a reaction.



Best to drink bottled water.

andieb


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 09:27

Thanks both, yes cyprusishome I had heard that the water contains many more minerals than the water at home and some people can't tolerate them. Think I'll stick to the bottled stuff and the Efes of course!!

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 10:46

We have just returned we used tap water for teeth brushing and in the kettle with no problems. We did use bottled for drinking though.

Sheila

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 11:05

Bought water dispenser from Electokur with small fridge in base for £80

19 litres of water from supermarket only 3.5ytl plus deposit on first bottle.

Soon saves the cost of small bottles and gives space in the fridge previously taken up by 5 or 1 litre bottles..

Chessman


Joined: 13/05/2008
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 11:11

We just bought a water dispenser with a fridge too. I agree with breezyboy, it's a great saving.

andieb


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 18:19

Good tip about buying water in bulk as the smaller bottles do fill up the fridge space. Those water dispensers sound a really good idea too, food for thought.