Tap water....Drinkable?
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Do you drink the tap water over here? I'm guessing not, but we buy bottled. Thing is the dog drinks it, and he seems to have some kinda infection....I won't go into details.
So, is it riddled with crap that'll make you ill?
The Mrs is very ill at the mo, although she doesn't think she's drunk any of it.
Was just wondering.
So, is it riddled with crap that'll make you ill?
The Mrs is very ill at the mo, although she doesn't think she's drunk any of it.
Was just wondering.
Never used to drink tap water when we were out there.
What is up with the dog Chilli, you have to be careful in the Middle East. Our dog contracted Parvo virus and we had to have her put down. Horrible way for her to go and the vets fees were eye watering. We still got another dog mind you, she cost even more as we brought her back to the UK...
What is up with the dog Chilli, you have to be careful in the Middle East. Our dog contracted Parvo virus and we had to have her put down. Horrible way for her to go and the vets fees were eye watering. We still got another dog mind you, she cost even more as we brought her back to the UK...
bob1179 said:
Never used to drink tap water when we were out there.
What is up with the dog Chilli, you have to be careful in the Middle East. Our dog contracted Parvo virus and we had to have her put down. Horrible way for her to go and the vets fees were eye watering. We still got another dog mind you, she cost even more as we brought her back to the UK...
Eh up mate!What is up with the dog Chilli, you have to be careful in the Middle East. Our dog contracted Parvo virus and we had to have her put down. Horrible way for her to go and the vets fees were eye watering. We still got another dog mind you, she cost even more as we brought her back to the UK...
It just has a little infection......looks like a water infection, as his winkle has a little something on the end! Come on man, you know what I mean!!
Otherwise, he's perfectly fit, he should be, he's been to the vets 4 times for all his jabs, chips & passport.
Chilli said:
bob1179 said:
Never used to drink tap water when we were out there.
What is up with the dog Chilli, you have to be careful in the Middle East. Our dog contracted Parvo virus and we had to have her put down. Horrible way for her to go and the vets fees were eye watering. We still got another dog mind you, she cost even more as we brought her back to the UK...
Eh up mate!What is up with the dog Chilli, you have to be careful in the Middle East. Our dog contracted Parvo virus and we had to have her put down. Horrible way for her to go and the vets fees were eye watering. We still got another dog mind you, she cost even more as we brought her back to the UK...
It just has a little infection......looks like a water infection, as his winkle has a little something on the end! Come on man, you know what I mean!!
Otherwise, he's perfectly fit, he should be, he's been to the vets 4 times for all his jabs, chips & passport.
Completley O/T, but isn't it the same time where you are to where I am? I'm three hours ahead of the UK here in sunny Russia. This means it's almost time for a drink both here and there.
Amazing eh? It's like we're connected.
bob1179 said:
Chilli said:
bob1179 said:
Never used to drink tap water when we were out there.
What is up with the dog Chilli, you have to be careful in the Middle East. Our dog contracted Parvo virus and we had to have her put down. Horrible way for her to go and the vets fees were eye watering. We still got another dog mind you, she cost even more as we brought her back to the UK...
Eh up mate!What is up with the dog Chilli, you have to be careful in the Middle East. Our dog contracted Parvo virus and we had to have her put down. Horrible way for her to go and the vets fees were eye watering. We still got another dog mind you, she cost even more as we brought her back to the UK...
It just has a little infection......looks like a water infection, as his winkle has a little something on the end! Come on man, you know what I mean!!
Otherwise, he's perfectly fit, he should be, he's been to the vets 4 times for all his jabs, chips & passport.
Completley O/T, but isn't it the same time where you are to where I am? I'm three hours ahead of the UK here in sunny Russia. This means it's almost time for a drink both here and there.
Amazing eh? It's like we're connected.
Oh, and it's the only reason I log in....I just know when you have....ever since we had that, you know "night on the boat" together!
Chilli said:
bob1179 said:
Chilli said:
bob1179 said:
Never used to drink tap water when we were out there.
What is up with the dog Chilli, you have to be careful in the Middle East. Our dog contracted Parvo virus and we had to have her put down. Horrible way for her to go and the vets fees were eye watering. We still got another dog mind you, she cost even more as we brought her back to the UK...
Eh up mate!What is up with the dog Chilli, you have to be careful in the Middle East. Our dog contracted Parvo virus and we had to have her put down. Horrible way for her to go and the vets fees were eye watering. We still got another dog mind you, she cost even more as we brought her back to the UK...
It just has a little infection......looks like a water infection, as his winkle has a little something on the end! Come on man, you know what I mean!!
Otherwise, he's perfectly fit, he should be, he's been to the vets 4 times for all his jabs, chips & passport.
Completley O/T, but isn't it the same time where you are to where I am? I'm three hours ahead of the UK here in sunny Russia. This means it's almost time for a drink both here and there.
Amazing eh? It's like we're connected.
Oh, and it's the only reason I log in....I just know when you have....ever since we had that, you know "night on the boat" together!
That was a special night, I'll treasure it forever...
Chilli said:
Man, those numbers mean nothing to me.
If it helps, I've just got out of the pool to use the little boys room, and will be popping back in now. Beer and a smoke in the inflatable chair is the way forward.
Well, I popped home for lunch and the onborad temperature jobby on the dash told me it is a whopping 14C! It's really sunny outside too.If it helps, I've just got out of the pool to use the little boys room, and will be popping back in now. Beer and a smoke in the inflatable chair is the way forward.
It's not the same as the pool though, or civilisation. I can't wait for our two month summer when I can go down to the lake, swim in the frozen waters and enjoy the sun.
I'm jealous of you Chilli. Why do I end up in all the crappy places?
bob1179 said:
Chilli said:
Man, those numbers mean nothing to me.
If it helps, I've just got out of the pool to use the little boys room, and will be popping back in now. Beer and a smoke in the inflatable chair is the way forward.
Well, I popped home for lunch and the onborad temperature jobby on the dash told me it is a whopping 14C! It's really sunny outside too.If it helps, I've just got out of the pool to use the little boys room, and will be popping back in now. Beer and a smoke in the inflatable chair is the way forward.
It's not the same as the pool though, or civilisation. I can't wait for our two month summer when I can go down to the lake, swim in the frozen waters and enjoy the sun.
I'm jealous of you Chilli. Why do I end up in all the crappy places?
well, the tap water is desalinated water (from the sea), how well its treated I have no real idea, but have not drank since I have been here. Our cats drink and so far have not suffered any ill effects.
For making ice, we boil the water first. Also, when cooking we do use water straight out of the tap
For making ice, we boil the water first. Also, when cooking we do use water straight out of the tap
UAE water is biologically safe........when it leaves the desalination plant.
However, when it gets to your building or villa that may be a different story. I remember reading an article that stated that up to 90% of water tanks at residences contain legionnaires disease (although not in levels that can take-hold and cause an outbreak. Until the weather warms up, that is.....
I'm currently collecting samples from mine and a mates villas to get it checked-out....
Boil it if you are going to drink it. Or use bottles.
However, when it gets to your building or villa that may be a different story. I remember reading an article that stated that up to 90% of water tanks at residences contain legionnaires disease (although not in levels that can take-hold and cause an outbreak. Until the weather warms up, that is.....
I'm currently collecting samples from mine and a mates villas to get it checked-out....
Boil it if you are going to drink it. Or use bottles.
Mattt said:
I feel fine after drinking the water here, I feel crap after the beer however.
Weird.
Funny you should mention that, I was in DXB for 4 years and noticed (in all seriousness)hangovers were horrible, even in winter with normal temps. funny thing was this topic came up at rugby one weekend and everyone suffered the same. Turns out it's something to do with the preservatives in the booze! Weird.
for hot weather.
Re water, tap never!
and if you enjoy walking around any park in bare feet to enjoy the grass forget it.
TSE...Treated Sewerage Effluent, there is so much volume it's not that well treated and
now you know the odd smell from the sprinkler systems.
Grim Grin Grim.
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