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Biofilm, a glue-like mixture of bacteria, fungi, amoebas and other microorganisms inside plumbing

Scott Adams

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Scott Adams Grand Master
Scott Adams
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Not to freak anyone out, but there seem to be so many celiacs who have difficulty recovering that I wanted to share this story about "biofilm," which can be inside of pipes in older homes. It looks like some people with this issue may need to boil their water, or order bottled drinking water: 

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/16/health/waterborne-diseases-cdc-study-wellness/index.html

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knitty kitty Grand Master
knitty kitty
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That's so gross to think about but so true.  

Years ago, after the water main on our street kept leaking and repairs were not quick in coming, I got a water distiller from this place, H2OLabs....

https://www.h2olabs.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_6Ov07Ph7QIVxqeGCh1ngwkfEAAYASAAEgJWs_D_BwE

I really like the water distiller. I'm sure my water isn't contaminated and it tastes MUCH better.  None of that water purification treatment taste is left.  And no lugging heavy plastic bottles about.

Sorry for the endorsement, but the water distiller has made a big difference to me. 

Scott Adams Grand Master
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The only issue with distilled water is that it also removes all minerals. Throughout Asia, and in our home, they use these, which simply boil the water, keep it hot, and you can dispense it whenever you like. the only issue is the need to refill it regularly (we use a Britta pitcher that filters it beforehand), and you need to clean it thoroughly once in a while to remove the mineral deposits (usually with vinegar & water):

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ColeS Newbie
ColeS
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Hello everyone! I have been working in the plumbing industry for about 5 years now and this is the first time I see anyone asking this question.

cristiana Veteran
cristiana
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Here in our part of olde Englande I dread to think what the Victorian plumbing around us might contain! 

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A bit of lead never killed anyone! 😲

cristiana Veteran
cristiana
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I'm not so sure about that, Scott.  Each time I play Cluedo (Clue in America?) it comes up a lot as a possible cause of death, in the Kitchen.

 

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