Is Tap Water safe to drink?

ChickenAustria

Since im still pretty new to Ireland: Is Tab Water save to drink or should i go with bottleted water instead?

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ChickenAustria wrote: »

Since im still pretty new to Ireland: Is Tab Water save to drink or should i go with bottleted water instead?

Tap water in Galway is perfectly safe.

beardybrewer

I don't think Tab water was ever safe to drink.

ChickenAustria

Yeah, i guess drinking it once wont kill me, i just ran out of bottled water today

The chlorine will do you good.

Doctors room ghost

ChickenAustria wrote: »

Yeah, i guess drinking it once wont kill me, i just ran out of bottled water today

Pure finest I’m near 40 years drinking it.sup away

Doltanian

The cryptosporidium helps to strengthen your immune system, after a few weeks of diarrhoea you will get used to it.

Whereisgalway

Doltanian wrote: »

The cryptosporidium helps to strengthen your immune system, after a few weeks of diarrhoea you will get used to it.

Have u a link for this? :-)

JohnCleary

Doltanian wrote: »

The cryptosporidium helps to strengthen your immune system, after a few weeks of diarrhoea you will get used to it.

Great way to lose weight, in fairness

Zzippy

As long as you're not in the Dail bar, make sure to settle your tab once in a while. If you are, it's safe as houses, they'll never come looking for it...

biko

Don't drink water, fishes **** in it.

McMurphy

Don't worry OP, Irish Water got wound up, no tabs to run up, so drink away.

PARlance

Anytime there's a tab in Ireland, it can be dangerous.

JupiterKid

Personally, given what happened in Galway a few years back, I’d be very very wary of supping tap water there...


https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/water/irish-water-crisis/cryptosporidium-outbreak-cost-19m-34875224.html

Water John

Poor OP must be very perplexed. All tap water in Ireland is classified as, potable, that is drinkable. We do have occasional breakdowns but its generally good.
I wish it was better and didn't rely on chlorine so much.
If anyone presents to their doctor or A & E with gastro problems, the first item looked at is water supply.

millie35

Don't forget the fluoride.

Wanderer78

millie35 wrote:

Don't forget the fluoride.

....and the chem trails, Jesus don't forget them!

Shenshen

They'll be sure to let you know when there's a boil notice. Usually only a few days after it was issued.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Of course it's safe to drink. I never drink bottled water, there's no need. Tap water generally is absolutely fine.

tara73

I would be wary drinking it. Not living in Ireland anymore and I don't know if things changed but when I lived there a few years ago, kettles were always deeply brown from the inside...the final straw for me was when my colleague just straigth out said to me: you shouldn't drink tap water, there could be a dead rat in it..:eek::eek::D
and she wasn't just stupidly joking, she had a point. there are often water tanks on the roof so who says they are all sealed from above...

from then on I bought the big 2 litre water bottles from tesco...:P

kneemos

tara73 wrote: »

I would be wary drinking it. Not living in Ireland anymore and I don't know if things changed but when I lived there a few years ago, kettles were always deeply brown from the inside...the final straw for me was when my colleague just straigth out said to me: you shouldn't drink tap water, there could be a dead rat in it..:eek::eek::D
and she wasn't just stupidly joking, she had a point. there are often water tanks on the roof so who says they are all sealed from above...

from then on I bought the big 2 litre water bottles from tesco...:P

Tanks are for toilets and bathroom taps,that's why you shouldn't drink from a toilet rap. Everything else comes from the mains.


An interesting point,Chlorine doesn't smell unless there's fecal matter in the water. Stronger the smell,dirtier the water.

JJJJNR

you can check here if your area is affected by any water supply issues.

http://www.epa.ie/water/dw/ral/

corner of hells

tara73 wrote: »

I would be wary drinking it. Not living in Ireland anymore and I don't know if things changed but when I lived there a few years ago, kettles were always deeply brown from the inside...the final straw for me was when my colleague just straigth out said to me: you shouldn't drink tap water, there could be a dead rat in it..:eek::eek::D
and she wasn't just stupidly joking, she had a point. there are often water tanks on the roof so who says they are all sealed from above...

from then on I bought the big 2 litre water bottles from tesco...:P

Erm , your colleague doesn't sound the sharpest.

Bunny Colvin

Elsa Nutritious Soccer wrote: »

Of course it's safe to drink. I never drink bottled water, there's no need. Tap water generally is absolutely fine.

I've always drank it and it's never done me any harm.

I work with some guys that won't even use it for tea or coffee after it's boiled. They'll fill the kettle with bottled water.

4068ac1elhodqr

5-way water filters readily available, for about the cost (per gallon) of a spoonful of two of high street coffee.
Massive difference to taste i.e. no chlorine.

demanufactured

ChickenAustria wrote: »

Since im still pretty new to Ireland: Is Tab Water save to drink or should i go with bottleted water instead?

Drink away boss, sure it idnt want a dem ****hole countries yer in hei.

The_Valeyard

its grand.

RobertKK

I have natural spring water on tap as it is from a ground well and tested. You couldn’t get better water to drink.
People on public supply get what they pay for...

WoollyRedHat

Bunny Colvin wrote: »

I've always drank it and it's never done me any harm.

I work with some guys that won't even use it for tea or coffee after it's boiled. They'll fill the kettle with bottled water.

Bottled water in to the kettle.. christ. Meanwhile our oceans continue to be polluted with non-degradable plastic which goes back into our water supply. Which tap water drinkers then consume. Ah the circle of life.

Maybe if people actually considered their purchases and their own consumption, our planet might not suffer so much malaise.

endacl

Haven't read the thread. Any flouridiots on yet?

Water John

If you want to get rid of chlorine and chloroamines, (the chlorine smelly ones) just get a jug with a carbon or charcoal filter.
Tap water is often better than bottled water.

Lets stick with some facts, not some halfarsed stories.

Del2005

Water John wrote: »

Poor OP must be very perplexed. All tap water in Ireland is classified as, potable, that is drinkable. We do have occasional breakdowns but its generally good.
I wish it was better and didn't rely on chlorine so much.
If anyone presents to their doctor or A & E with gastro problems, the first item looked at is water supply.

Chlorine is used by all water suppliers to kill germs, if they don't chlorinate the water it's not potable.

OP the water from taps in large towns and cities is perfectly safe to drink, some private schemes can have issues for non residents but the water is still safe.

Water John

Del, there are other treatments other than chlorine but they are dearer. Or require a higher maintenance regime, than we have.
The OP, from their name my be from Austria, where they would use, ozone and silver, quite a bit.
Personally, If I was operating a Group Scheme, I would use a product like, Sanosil as the disinfectant of choice.

kneemos

RobertKK wrote: »

I have natural spring water on tap as it is from a ground well and tested. You couldn’t get better water to drink.
People on public supply get what they pay for...

Your paying for it as well pal.

Water John

If however KK has a problem with his well or pump, he'll get a 75% grant.
Own water here too, it's a soft water. Mighty for tea or coffee. Lovely to wash your hair with. Daughter says its a massive diff, on her tresses. Would eat the arse of your copper cylinder though.

taytobreath

ChickenAustria wrote: »

Since im still pretty new to Ireland: Is Tab Water save to drink or should i go with bottleted water instead?

tap water in vienna is ice cold even in the summer in 30 degree heat. must come from the alps or something

dxhound2005

endacl wrote: »

Haven't read the thread. Any flouridiots on yet?

No, we're all in favour of flour, especially when it's added to bread.

Day Lewin

I drink the tap water all the time: it saves on the senseless waste of plastic bottles.
Leave it stand in a jug for a while and any whiff of chlorine will dissipate.
I've been drinking tap water for decades and I'm perfectly fit and healthy and all my family likewise.

wakka12

Tap water in ireland is extremely safe, don't waste plastic bottles for no reason

Chrongen

ChickenAustria wrote: »

Since im still pretty new to Ireland: Is Tab Water save to drink or should i go with bottleted water instead?

I wouldn't even wash the spuds or lettuce with it. If you've drunk it you're not going to need a doctor. You're going to need a priest.



Nah, Galway tap water is fine as it tap water in most of the country. I think the only place where tap water can be questionable is Roscommon. They've had to boil it often because of pollutants like silage runoff and stuff but I think it might be ok now.

Chrongen

kneemos wrote: »

Tanks are for toilets and bathroom taps,that's why you shouldn't drink from a toilet rap. Everything else comes from the mains.


An interesting point,Chlorine doesn't smell unless there's fecal matter in the water. Stronger the smell,dirtier the water.

Bathroom tap water is safe to drink. If it wasn't people would be getting Dehli-belly from brushing their teeth.

Chrongen

tara73 wrote: »

I would be wary drinking it. Not living in Ireland anymore and I don't know if things changed but when I lived there a few years ago, kettles were always deeply brown from the inside...the final straw for me was when my colleague just straigth out said to me: you shouldn't drink tap water, there could be a dead rat in it..:eek::eek::D
and she wasn't just stupidly joking, she had a point. there are often water tanks on the roof so who says they are all sealed from above...

from then on I bought the big 2 litre water bottles from tesco...:P

There could be a dead human in the tanks they fill the Tesco water bottles from. :P

Chrongen

RobertKK wrote: »

I have natural spring water on tap as it is from a ground well and tested. You couldn’t get better water to drink.
People on public supply get what they pay for...

Out of curiosity where is your spring? Did you sink a well yourself or is your house fed from a natural spring source?

kneemos

Chrongen wrote: »

Bathroom tap water is safe to drink. If it wasn't people would be getting Dehli-belly from brushing their teeth.

It comes from a tank. Probably won't be fatal,but if it isn't covered it more than likely contains anything that lives in your attic.

Widdershins

Water John wrote: »

Poor OP must be very perplexed. All tap water in Ireland is classified as, potable, that is drinkable. We do have occasional breakdowns but its generally good.
I wish it was better and didn't rely on chlorine so much.
If anyone presents to their doctor or A & E with gastro problems, the first item looked at is water supply.

How is that asked about? I don't remember it ever being looked at when I did.

RobertKK

kneemos wrote: »

Your paying for it as well pal.

I have to pay for my own supply, and then the public supply that needs major investment which the users should pay for...

RobertKK

Chrongen wrote: »

Out of curiosity where is your spring? Did you sink a well yourself or is your house fed from a natural spring source?

135 metres below the ground. We hit two separate springs. Sometimes the water comes to the surface and flows from the well that was sunk at the end of the very hot month of August in 1995.

Sleeper12

Tap water in Dublin is safe and clean. Some homes built in up to the 50's have lead pipes. Some of these homes have a high lead content

ChickenAustria

ChickenAustria wrote: »

Since im still pretty new to Ireland: Is Tap Water safe to drink?

millie35 wrote: »

Don't forget the fluoride.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr2bSL5VQgM

Mandrake: Yes, Jack?
Ripper: Have you ever seen a Commie drink a glass of water?
Mandrake: Well, I can't say I have.
Ripper: Vodka, that's what they drink, isn't it? Never water?
Mandrake: Well, I-I believe that's what they drink, Jack, yes.
Ripper: On no account will a Commie ever drink water, and not without good reason.
Mandrake: Oh, eh, yes. I, uhm, can't quite see what you're getting at, Jack.
Ripper: Water, that's what I'm getting at, water. Mandrake, water is the source of all life. Seven-tenths of this earth's surface is water. Why, do you realize that seventy percent of you is water?
Mandrake: Uh, uh, Good Lord!
Ripper: And as human beings, you and I need fresh, pure water to replenish our precious bodily fluids.
Mandrake: Yes.
Ripper: Are you beginning to understand?
Mandrake: Yes.
Ripper: Mandrake. Mandrake, have you never wondered why I drink only distilled water, or rain water, and only pure-grain alcohol?
Mandrake: Well, it did occur to me, Jack, yes.
Ripper: Have you ever heard of a thing called fluoridation. Fluoridation of water?
Mandrake: Uh? Yes, I-I have heard of that, Jack, yes. Yes.
Ripper: Well, do you know what it is?
Mandrake: No, no I don't know what it is, no.
Ripper: Do you realize that fluoridation is the most monstrously conceived and dangerous Communist plot we have ever had to face?

Roger Hassenforder

kneemos wrote: »

An interesting point,Chlorine doesn't smell unless there's fecal matter in the water. Stronger the smell,dirtier the water.

o dear god.

appledrop

In Dublin yes. I wouldn't touch it outside the capital though.