True or false

False

Although you have a well at home and draw your underground water, it is not recommended for consumption. This is because wells are not covered by any regular sanitary control although such sources are especially prone to external pollution: for example, contamination with wastewater or water that was in contact with animals etc. Equipping your well with a treatment station is not enough to guarantee you permanently drinkable water.

False

Water is a food product. Even if stored in a freezer, its quality can deteriorate over time. Regularly replace water that you use to produce ice.

False

Bacteria can proliferate in the water drops that remain on the decanter bottom. Clean it regularly, once in a while using vinegar and coarse salt to remove calcium sediments that can degrade water taste and aroma. Rinse it thoroughly three times afterwards.

True

A cold environment preserves water quality (for a certain period of time) while heat supports bacteria proliferation. Also, hot water is not subject to quality control as extensive as drinking water. For cooking and making instant drinks, use heated cold water.

False

Chlorine, which is added to water in very low doses (1 chlorine drop per 1,000 litres of water, which is equal to the volume of five bathtubs!), constitutes no danger for humans.

Quite the contrary: It is a food preservative that guarantees flawless bacterial quality of water and prevents bacteria proliferation.

To eliminate chlorine flavour, let the water stand still for a while before consumption or add a few drops of lemon juice.

False

Saying that water is calcified means that it contains calcium, which is recommended to support growth and to contravene bone decalcification.

True

A dripping tap can cause a loss of up to 50 thousand litres per year and a broken flush up to 20 thousand litres.