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Patti Petersen's avatar

So crazy! I'm so picky about drinking water. We "supposedly" can drink our tap water but since I"ve lived in places it wasn't safe I don't take chances. But the bottled water thing is contributing to the plastic problem. I'm guilty as charged. I guess it's time to invest in a water purification system. I just hate doing so because when I put one in it's almost a guarantee I'll be moving (guess this is motivation enough to speed things up). Good article.

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Expat J's avatar

I'm thinking about investing in a water purification system also, but for now its all about the "Botellón". Thank you for your read.

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The Expat Concept's avatar

You forgot to mention rain water....we leave 3-6 5 gallon buckets outside to collect rain water...not great for drinking...but it flushes toilets and washes dishes!!!

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Expat J's avatar

Yes, rain water is another good option. Where our barrels are located, the rain isn't able to enter. We run a hose from the back pipe, topping up the barrels here and there (close lid) with a little bleach to avoid mosquitoes.

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