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Old Feb 19th, 2007, 07:33 AM
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water safety?
I am posting on behalf of a friend who is leaving for Costa Rica on Wednesday. Is the water safe to drink/brush teeth with? Also, what about eating fresh fruit and vegetables?
Thanks for your help!!
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Old Feb 19th, 2007, 03:08 PM
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Old Feb 19th, 2007, 03:12 PM
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We drank the tap water and ate fresh produce with no problems. Happy Travels!
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Old Feb 19th, 2007, 03:54 PM
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Every person and their systems are different of course. Personally I drink the tap water, ice cubes, fruit etc and never have had any problems.
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I have had no problems with ice, fruits, veggies etc. I brush my teeth with tap water. I do drink bottled water.
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Never a problem--we drink tap water, also, when visiting in the homes of friends. Bottled water is served in most restaurants, however.
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Old Feb 20th, 2007, 06:04 AM
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Thank you! I will pass this good bit of information on.
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