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#ChennaiRainsHelp Will boiling water help?

2015-12-10 08:50:47
Will boiling the water help in making sure that the water is 100% drinkable now? Also any precautions to be taken to avoid infections?
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Hi, yes boiling water should help you to keep you safe from water born diseases, however it would be great if you have access to water purifying tablets and then boil water to consume would be great.

Answered2015-12-10 11:37:38

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