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Is Rainwater Safe to Drink?
Dan DeBaun

Airborne pollutants and surface contaminants can affect rainwater quality, therefore it is not advisable to drink rainwater without some prior treatment to remove any potential contaminants and ensure that it...

Airborne pollutants and surface contaminants can affect rainwater quality, therefore it is not advisable to drink rainwater without some prior treatment to remove any potential contaminants and ensure that it...

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What's the Best Water for Coffee?
Dan DeBaun

It may come as a surprise to learn that the water used in the brew can significantly affect the taste and can mean the difference between an ordinary cup of...

It may come as a surprise to learn that the water used in the brew can significantly affect the taste and can mean the difference between an ordinary cup of...

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What is the Best Water for Brewing Tea?
Dan DeBaun

There are several different sources/types of water that are typically used for brewing tea. Each have distinct advantages and disadvantages when it comes to their impact on the flavor of...

There are several different sources/types of water that are typically used for brewing tea. Each have distinct advantages and disadvantages when it comes to their impact on the flavor of...

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Filtered Water Brews Better Beer
Dan DeBaun

Water filters provide beer brewers with a clean slate from which they can add ingredients and tweak their recipes to create their perfect brew.

Water filters provide beer brewers with a clean slate from which they can add ingredients and tweak their recipes to create their perfect brew.

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How to Tell if Your Water is Safe to Drink
Dan DeBaun

Knowing what is in your drinking water is the first step to ensuring that the water you drink won't harm your health.

Knowing what is in your drinking water is the first step to ensuring that the water you drink won't harm your health.

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Distilled water
Dan DeBaun

But is distilled water safe to drink? Well, yes and no. It depends on how you look at it, and what you consider safe.

But is distilled water safe to drink? Well, yes and no. It depends on how you look at it, and what you consider safe.