Does boiling contaminated water make it safe to drink?

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Does boiling contaminated water make it safe to drink?

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danish · Answer 1 · 2019-11-23T08:26:01+0000

It depends on the contaminant. Boiling water can kill germs, but things like lead, nitrates, and pesticides aren't affected. And since boiling reduces the volume of water, it raises the concentration of those contaminants.

Does boiling contaminated water make it safe to drink?

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