According to Regional Director Myrna Cabotaje, drinking water should be boiled properly from 10 up to 20 minutes.
She explained that by boiling water properly, pathogens will be killed but what is not well known is that if you boil your water, it does not remove the water’s turbidity or cloudiness.
Cabotaje also cautioned the public not use an aluminum kettle or container to boil water because some particles are removed when the container is heated.
Leftovers from the boiling process may contain aluminum particles, corrosions, and toxic metals, chemicals such as lead, mercury and asbestos that have contaminated the water or in the boiling receptacle, she explained.
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The best is to use a stainless steel vessel or a clay pot for the job, she said.
DOH also encourages the use of Sodium Hypochlorite Solution to be sure of the quality of water, especially water delivered by trucks in barangays where potable water is still a major concern. Chlorine tablet may also be used to disinfect the water. *(JBZ- PIA CAR).
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