Drinking water

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Member since 21 July 2018

Pelli22Member07 January 2019 02:24:53

Caution on Gallon bottles of Drinking water.
It was brought to my attention that not all gallon water bottles contain safe drinking water and did not pay much attention to this untill I witnesed some being filled from a hose pipe.
Apparently the Aqua genuine ones have blue and white sealed caps where the other none genuine have just a dark blue cap.
Does anyone have further information on this to ensure we are not at risk healthwise and secondly being ripped off.

lukereg ViP

Member since 24 November 2009

lukeregViP07 January 2019 02:34:41

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That has been happening for years. You should always check that the gallon you buy is from Aqua if that is your brand.
If you are unsure then you can buy them in Indomaret or large supermarkets that way it will always be the real thing.

Fred Indonesia Expert

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert07 January 2019 03:00:43

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I agree with Luke. I always buy from places like Alfamart as there are way too many fakes around.

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GuestPoster0210Guest07 January 2019 09:48:55

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Lots of people can easily obtain genuine plastic caps for the bottles obtain from genuine vendors or do what I did get a filtration system

Pelli22 Member

Member since 21 July 2018

Pelli22Member11 January 2019 13:20:22

Thanks all for your responces. Will use Alfamart in future

lukereg ViP

Member since 24 November 2009

lukeregViP11 January 2019 13:37:05

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Just a tip. During holidays and festivals water gallons seem to dry up so always have a spare one or 2 to get you by.
Once the deliveries miss a day everywhere seems to run out all at once.

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert11 January 2019 14:01:35

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I keep three, buying when two are empty.

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