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We’ve all probably drunk the water left on the bedside table. In fact, some may even drink water that has been left sitting for even longer.
Is it safe to drink this water? Quoted from the Times of India that there are several records when we decide to drink water that has been left overnight or more.
The taste of water
If you’ve ever drank water that’s been allowed to sit overnight and feel the water tastes different, it’s because of carbon dioxide.
When you put water in an open glass for about 12 hours, the carbon dioxide in the room will mix with the water. This will reduce the pH of the water and make it taste bad.
It is better not to consume the water, especially when animals are found entering it, such as mosquitoes or flies.
Water left in an open container
You should avoid drinking water from an open container for a long time. That’s because water left in an open container will become a home for a lot of bacteria and it’s not safe to drink.
You don’t even know for a night or even more how much dust, debris and other microscopic particles got into the water.
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