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[weebil]

i drink water. a lot of water. probably a gallon a day. i've heard you cant drink from the faucet in korea. is this still true? are there purified water jugs (gallons) available for sale? do they have a water jug refill system at supermarkets like we have here in the states? if not, what's my best option to satiate my drinking problem? should i just boil my tap water before drinking? or maybe buy a brita filter or something? other ideas...?

[asmith]

[djsmnc]

Many Koreans boil water into barley tea, called "bo ree cha." They fill jugs with it and drink it often.

[redaxe]

Nice, subtle Airplane! reference.

[Jane]

They sell Brita's here, which is what I have. I prefer that over stale bottled water anyway.

[Sergio Stefanuto]

[Bibbitybop]

I pay 20,000 won a month to rent a purifier which includes routine service and filter change. Contact Woonjin water company and make sure they waive the 100,000 sign up fee.

[Carla]

[redaxe]

[stayfocused]

6 of the 1.5liter bottles of water at costco are just under W2,000.

Beats buying one in GS 25 for W1,400.

[schwa]

Go for water delivery.

Simple to set yourself up with a supplier & then a phonecall brings it right to your door. A 5-gallon jug of natural mineral water (not purified tapwater) costs 5000 won. Good water.

At your rate of consumption they'll throw in a free dispenser too with two taps, one nice & cold & one near-boiling. Very convenient.

[Dodgy Al]

Go to the supermarket. Buy two 2-litre bottles of water. Total cost: approximately 940 korean won. Refill at your school for free.

[beercanman]

This is a joke, right?

Right?

Wrong?

wow

[Cerriowen]

boiling the water won't get rid of the heavy metals.

I'd suggest the 2 ltr bottles that you refil at your school. Or getting a big pack at a grocery store.

[stayfocused]