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Non-potable water in uni room

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AllProperTeaIsTheft · 23/09/2023 14:57

Dd just started her first year at university. She has a wash basin in her room, but the tap says non-drinking water. Does anyone know if that mean she shouldn't even brush her teeth with it? Thanks!

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greyhairnomore · 24/09/2023 09:31

EarringsandLipstick · 23/09/2023 17:43

@OlizraWiteomQua

You are in the minority.

Most upstairs bathrooms take water from a storage tank.

It's not great for drinking as it's not fresh. It's fine for brushing teeth.

It's an over-reaction.

Loads of people don't have a tank. You don't have a tank if you've got a combi boiler. Last three houses I've lived in haven't had a tank.

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AllProperTeaIsTheft · 24/09/2023 15:13

We haven't had a tank in our last 2 houses.

Thanks everyone - I've advised dd that teeth brushing is ok, but not to drink unless she's boiling it for tea etc, and probably still best to go to the kitchen!

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