Whats up with Mexico utilities – water, toilets and phone?
What’s up with Mexico utilities – water, toilets and phone?Answer: Yes, you can drink the water in Mexico. Carefully. About Drinking the Water in Mexico Drinking the water from the tap in Mexico is asking for digestive trouble unless you’re going to be there for more than six months and your innards can get used to the local bugs. Even then, you may be ingesting parasites and raw sewage that can cause the mega travelers’ trots. • Hotel room tap water • Sink water – even the cheapest Mexico hotel will supply bottled water in your room if the tap water is not potable (shouldn’t be drunk). If you don’t see bottled water in your Mexico hotel room, look for aplaque or sign proclaiming potable tap water; even with that disclaimer, you may prefer bottled water but you can be assured brushing your teeth is safe. • Shower water – if you can’t drink the sink water (see above paragaph), don’t let the shower water into your mouth. A partial mouthful of water in Mexico is enough to make you sick. N
