Drinking Water
The number one rule is be careful of the water, ice can be particularly
risky; if you don't know for certain that the water is safe, assume the
worst. However, a lot of the ice in Vietnam comes from factories
introduced by the French, so it is as safe as the bottled water.
Following these rules will help you avoid water-borne diseases
- Never drink tap water
- Bottled water is generally safe - check the seal is intact at purchase
- Boiling water is the most efficient method of purifying it
- The best chemical purifier is iodine. It should not be used by pregnant women or those people who suffer with thyroid problems
- Water filters should filter out viruses. Ensure your filter has a chemical barrier such as iodine and a small pore size, i.e. less than four microns
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Ha noi
Condition:Mostly Cloudy
Temp: 72 °F| 22 °C
Ho Chi Minh
Condition:Partly Cloudy
Temp: 81 °F| 27 °C
Phu Quoc
Condition:Mist
Temp: 71 °F| 22 °C
Da Nang
Condition:Light Rain
Temp: 77 °F| 25 °C