Drinking Water Supply In Bangkok

[chunkylover53]

So nobody can give a decent location to buy bottled water....?

[ThreeProperty]

So nobody can give a decent location to buy bottled water....?

There are water machines everywhere, outside apartments /condos / shops that give safe water for 1baht a litre. Edited October 22, 2011 by ThreeProperty

[bkkjames]

Sadly ironic, surrounded by billions of cubic meters of rain water and we can't find any bottled water to drink.

[samtam]

Does anyone have any idea about supplies at Central Food Hall in Chidlom, or equivalent - say Tops Silom Complex? I'm in UK, and was scheduled to return to Bangkok on 26th, but have delayed for three weeks. It's not just the worry of flooding, (and a very unclear picture about where, when and how bad), but the worry about not being able to get essential supplies for basic existence. I don't know whether I'm over-reacting, but as I have no especial reason to be in Bangkok, it seems more prudent to wait it out, and certainly until there is a clearer picture about how bad the overall situation is. I'm very grateful to all those who continually provide information.

[ukrules]

There is no water in any of the stores that I've heard of. Although you might get some in the larger stores, I heard there were single bottles for sale in some places. Someone also told me there was a petrol station selling water - you could buy one bottle per 1000 Baht worth of petrol.

I'll be doing some shopping tomorrow, I'm considering buying a reverse osmosis style machine for my water needs, maybe one with a UV filter so I need to see some literature on these devices. My ideal option would be some kind of table top distillation machine with a carbon filter. I'm going to Cambodia this week for a couple of days and as crazy as this sounds maybe I should pick up a couple of six packs and bring them back in my carry on luggage.

I heard that some of the drinks suppliers to bars are getting daily supplies of the smaller 500-600ml bottles direct from the factories which make them, however I haven't been able to purchase any 1.5L bottles for over a week now and I only have about 10 left. Plus a couple of 12 packs of 600ml bottles.

I heard there's a bunch of water filter equipment suppliers in MBK somehwere, does anyone know the best place to buy these kind of systems from, some kind of specialist offering a full range of systems including coolers who have a supply of those large multi gallon tanks ?

Ideally I'd like something I can hook up to the kitchen tap or fill a large container from a few jugs so it can filter and output - I won't really be using it permanently so I don't want it plumbed in.

If this supply line situation doesn't sort itself out in the next 7-10 days I'm going somewhere else until it's all normalised.

[robblok]

UK,

I got one think it was around 6000 bt it had UV filter and some other filters in there. The other filters you have t change every year and the UV once the light breaks down. You just screw it (kinda) on your sink outlet. Then you can choose normal water (unfiltered big stream) or filtered small stream.

The unit itself you just hook on the wall with a few screws. The brand is pure they have special shops that sell it but also its sold in carefour and others.

[ThreeProperty]

The water filtration systems range from 4,000 - 6,000baht, some have 3 filters and some have 5 but always with UV. There usually is2 micron filters and a carbon filter, which filter chlorine and heavy metals / containment's,the UV is the only thing that kills Bacteria. So you need to make sure it is onand working before you start dispensing the water. The filters should be changed usually every 3 month's on the 3 filter systems (unsure on the 5 units) .

The water machines you see outside for 1baht a litre arethe exact same thing

Personally I have never bought bottled water, for one Idon't trust the supplier (previous scandals) and two, it's too expensive.

Edited October 24, 2011 by ThreeProperty

[nicolas18]

In my neighborhood (Udomsuk - Sukh soi 103), all 3 7/11s and the Tesco Express are completely out of drinks.

Oddly enough, I just went to the minimart adjacent to the gas station and they had plenty of water, soda, etc... Sold at a normal price, might I add.

You might want to check your local gas station if you have trouble finding water.

[yannic]

do you guys think I can get bottled water at the airport. We will be arriving this Thursday afternoon. If I can get some water at the airport I will probably buy it there or even bring it here from the Philippines?

We have a baby girl and are in need of water for the milk. Without water we will be having a huge problem. Just can't give her coke yet...

[lazygourmet]

[DP25]

Just saw some water in 7-11 for the first in a few days. Full shelves of instant noodles too. No bread products yet though.

[kurnell]

I have water filter at home (cost me more than 20k) and we have filled a couple of those 25 litre bottles, but the taste is not great as of last week and I seem to have a bit of diarrhea today, so i think that the tap water is starting to turn

[ThreeProperty]

ThreeProperty Latest Tweets @georgebkk Bottled water being delivered to 7 Eleven Ladprao Soi 35, two trucks full.2 hours ago [/url]

[jstrike]

shoot... propbably be sold out when i get home.

as a tip. Buy a Bottle of Clorex. 1 bottle (1 gallon) will be enough to purify 3800 gallons of water. In case of emergency this is a life saver. Especially when it is impossible to boil water. FYI Clorex is what they distribute when earthquakes and floods have happened. (especially floods) as the problem is not getting water but getting clean water.

instructions on how to use:

http://www.doh.wa.go...book/purify.htm

Edited October 26, 2011 by jstrike

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Just to clarify, anyone using bleach to disinfect drinking water should be sure to use pure bleach...not any of the varieties with scents or other additives...

Also, the use of bleach would primarily be aimed at purifying potentially suspect tap water that might have been contaminated during a flooding.

It's not ideally meant or intended for purifying raw flood water, which potentially is containing a broad range of contaminants.

If the tap water is clear, then 2 to 3 drops of plain bleach per litre is advised... Stir well into water and let sit for 30 minutes.

If the tap water is not clear, then try to filter first using things like a coffee filter or cloth, and then apply a larger portion of bleach, like 4 drops per litre... Stir well into water and let sit for 30 mins.

Boiling water for at least one minute is considered the first-line method of purifying clear tap water.

But in cases where boiling water is not possible, then adding bleach and filtering if necessary is considered the next best option.

Here's the U.S. Centers for Disease Control web page on purifying drinking water methods and also for purifying containers intended for storing emergency drinking water supplies.

http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/safe_water/personal.html

[jstrike]

Just to clarify, anyone using bleach to disinfect drinking water should be sure to use pure bleach...not any of the varieties with scents or other additives...

Also, the use of bleach would primarily be aimed at purifying potentially suspect tap water that might have been contaminated during a flooding.

It's not ideally meant or intended for purifying raw flood water, which potentially is containing a broad range of contaminants.

If the tap water is clear, then 2 to 3 drops of plain bleach per litre is advised... Stir well into water and let sit for 30 minutes.

If the tap water is not clear, then try to filter first using things like a coffee filter or cloth, and then apply a larger portion of bleach, like 4 drops per litre... Stir well into water and let sit for 30 mins.

Boiling water for at least one minute is considered the first-line method of purifying clear tap water.

But in cases where boiling water is not possible, then adding bleach and filtering if necessary is considered the next best option.

Here's the U.S. Centers for Disease Control web page on purifying drinking water methods and also for purifying containers intended for storing emergency drinking water supplies.

http://www.cdc.gov/h...r/personal.html

In case of shortage sources of water are:

• your hot-water tank.
• pipes and faucets.
• ice cubes.
• Rainwater.
• Streams, rivers and other moving bodies of water.
• Ponds and lakes.
• Natural springs.

Since flood water is also a moving body this is preferred over still water... but as said above i would not use it as a first source of water.

I would suggest to use both bleach and boiling water. As bleach is a good indicator of the level of contamination of the water.

the simple rule to asses the contamination level in water would be:

- If the water does not smell of chlorine after trying to desinfect it twice the water is too contaminated. Throw it away and find another water source...

Edited October 27, 2011 by jstrike

[yannic]

brought 90 Liter of water from Manila by unaccompanied luggage, shiiiit that was complicated at airport customs, had to get a special clearance from food and health department. Also for my 11 boxes of used content incl. the 2 boxes of water I had to pay 10k Baht to get it out of the airport by today, Did not want to wait til after the holidays to not be able at all to get it into town.

Was able to buy some food and things in the store, so no water was available and some other things also sold out but not too bad.

[jaiyen17]

Plenty of 6 packs of large bottles of water all over the Nonthaburi Fresh Market area. 120 baht a 6 pack with a sign saying "one per person" they are out front of a lot of the shops and in big piles in some of the 7-11's. Also a good supply of mama noodles, eggs, crackers, flashlights ~ all sold by street vendors at fair prices. Most mini-marts still wiped out of almost everything. The Family Mart here on Krungtep-Non is fairing much better with everything than the 7-11. I will report from the Big C at Tiwanon later as I'm headed there today to buy duct tape ~ for the boat we're crafting :.)

[jaiyen17]

Article in the Bangkok post today... "More Water on the Way... but this time for drinking" http://http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/263721/more-water-on-the-way-only-this-time-for-drinking

[MJCM]

Article in the Bangkok post today... "More Water on the Way... but this time for drinking" http://http://www.ba...me-for-drinking

Correct Link:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/263721/more-water-on-the-way-only-this-time-for-drinking

[DP25]

Near me they have 1.5L water bottles in some 7-11s, only small bottles up until now

Edited October 29, 2011 by DP25

[jjray]

Just bought 6 pack of Namthip (1.5L x 6) & Singha (1.5L x 6) water at a local shop around Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside Hotel, THB 150/pack! (stock at least few hundred pack of water in their back room ). Shop owner told me next shipment of water will arrive on next friday.

[thaibeachlovers]

Water purifiers are great. But if the flooding interrupts the electrical supply, they can't pump the water to you to purify.

I'm stocked up on bottled water for about a week. Enough tuna and crackers for 10 days. I'm not counting on anything in the refrigerator lasting beyond 2 days if the electricity goes out.

I hope I won't need it, but....

you said what I was thinking. The purifier will only work if water is reaching your pipes.

I hope that all those with purifiers are stockpiling water that they have purified, in case the supply is interrupted.

Most likely thing will be electricity being cut off to prevent cables electrocuting those in the water, which will mean water pumps not working.

Can't get big bottles of drinking water in Lamphun now, only smaller, more expensive bottles. Presume they are being sent to Bkk.

Could drink water from the machines on the side of the road if the bottle supply fails completely, but I'm dubious about the filter servicing, so use bottled as long as available.