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Why do they say don't drink the water in Mexico? |
Travel Info Why do they say don't drink the water in Mexico? Travel Tips The water in Mexico, and much of the undeveloped world, frequently contains parasites. Parasites can be found in the water in major cities or small towns. I have been very sick following a trip to Mexico from parasites twice, once requiring hospitalization. This was in Puerto Vallarta which has one of the two cleanest water systems in the country. The time that required hospitalization I was infected with three different types of parasites, one of which could have lead to death if left untreated. I was on meds for six weeks. The meds (flagyl and paromomycin) themselves are very hard on the liver as they are essentially poisons that are designed to kill the parasites and not you. Do not drink the tap water and do not listen to those who say it is ok, it isn't. I have home in Puerto Vallarta with many Mexican friends who are locals and none of them drink the water. I use bottled water for rinsing my toothbrush and am very careful not to accidentally ingest any water while showering. Others B/c it's been known to carry bacteria (from fecal matter) that can get you pretty darn sick. Parasites and Bacteria Use some Acidopholous tablets to help out your stomach. They have the same Bacteria thats in Yogurt and your belly. It does help keep from getting "Montezuma s revenge", the Squirts. Stay away from Ice too. Most cities and towns in Mexico cannot afford the modern water processing plants that are in the states. Also, most of the water pipes are very old, have leaks, contain lead, and let in contaminates. NOBODY in Mexico drinks the tap waer...they use bolttled water. If you visit a big resort or tourist hotel, the water is safe...and the ice...They purify their own or use bottled water. American living in Mexico Mexico does not chlorinate the water like we do therefore it is undrinkable. I think it can become drinkable if you add bleach, like only two drops to a full gallon of water. I have heard of this for floods to do when water becomes contaminated, bleach kills things. Found this, this should help. http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles... |
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