Learn Spanish and Go El Agua Parte II - Water Part II
Sep 23, 2025
Explore why many in Mexico avoid tap water due to historical fears and inadequate treatment. Learn about the practical use of garrafones for clean water and how to manage hydration as a traveler. Discussion includes eco-friendly alternatives to bottled water and traditional purification methods like boiling and clay filters. Plus, tips on safe ice consumption and using portable filters like LifeStraws. Dive into the nuances of regional water quality and discover places where tap water is safe to drink.
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Use Home Purification For Safe Tap Water
- Install a home purification system like reverse osmosis to get potable water straight from your cisterna.
- Connect purified water to the fridge for safe drinking water and ice to avoid buying garrafones.
Garrafones Delivered And Reused
- Jim describes avoiding garrafones by using their home filter and explains the delivery system many families use.
- May adds that delivery trucks drop full garrafones and collect empties for cleaning and reuse.
History Shapes Water Distrust
- Historical events and poor wastewater treatment increased public distrust of tap water in Mexico.
- Cholera outbreaks and earthquakes in the 1980s–90s reinforced the belief that tap water is unsafe.