I work in downtown DC. Our office has a small kitchen and sink, but I am wary of drinking DC tap water. If I get a 16-ounce hot water heater, will the impurities generally be boiled away?
Thanks.
If you are actually boiling the water as opposed to just heating it, at least you know that you will be killing most microorganisms. Also any chlorine added to the water will be boiled out of the water. But as for impurities for example traces of lead, these won't be removed by boiling.
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no because it doesnt boil the water
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Unless you like distilling your water. Impurities will not be totally destroyed. If you're concerned about the "impurities" in your water ask your local water company for a water test. Most will provide this service for free.
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If you are actually boiling the water as opposed to just heating it, at least you know that you will be killing most microorganisms. Also any chlorine added to the water will be boiled out of the water. But as for impurities for example traces of lead, these won't be removed by boiling.
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