You’ve probably read in survival guides that you need to boil water in order to safely drink it if you’re surviving in the wilderness. This would indicate that it’s safe to drink and a viable option instead of purchasing a water filter. Of course, reverse osmosis water filters and carbon filters work effortlessly for you, boiling your water all the time is time-consuming and potentially impractical. But, the real question is does boiling tap water make it safe? The answer is yes, and no.

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