Let’s get science-y for exactly one sentence. Boiling water kills the bad guys: bacteria, viruses, and parasites that would love to throw a rave in your intestines. You can’t see them, you can’t taste them, but a good rolling boil? That’s their eviction notice.
I’m not just talking about murky puddle water, either. Even tap water in a foreign country can be a gamble. That “mineral taste” might just be your future roommate: Giardia. Trust me, you don’t want to meet them.
Side note: If you’re reading this on your phone during a power outage, you are my target audience. High-five for preparedness, but let’s get that pot on the stove.
