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Is it necessary to drink chlorinated water to decrease the chance of e.coli infestation?
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Also,: ...Boiling or ultrafiltering the water will kill e coli.
Answered 11/16/2013
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NOT REALLY: Drink clean water, bottle water or tap water if recommended by your city/county water supply department. There is no extra advantage of drinking chlorinated water, it may hurt otherwise if there is too much chlorine.
Answered 11/16/2013
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