Ecuador - Tap Water Question

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Sep 12th, 2016 | 12:53 PM

TipsyMcStagger

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Ecuador - Tap Water Question

I'll be traveling by motorcycle for about a week in Ecuador. I'm bringing a 3L CamelBak hydration pack.

Would tap water be safe to drink if treated with Katadyn Micropur tablets?

Thanks.

Sep 12th, 2016 | 08:04 PM

hopefulist

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Yes, but we prefer to use a steripen with tabs for backup.

Sep 12th, 2016 | 08:25 PM

mlgb

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I've been told that water in the Andes is pretty good although high mineral content can cause problems.

Sep 18th, 2016 | 04:58 PM

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Bottled water is very cheap, personally I would stick to that.

Sep 28th, 2016 | 05:34 AM

TipsyMcStagger

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Thanks. Bottled water was easy to find, even while way up in small mountain villages.

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