[QUOTE=SubCmdr;1843264]I grew up and San Diego. The water was safe to drink but it tasted terrible unless it was cold due to the water treatment process. We always had bottle water in any of several forms in the house. Once I moved out of my parents house it was always bottle water delivered or the filters you put on the faucet the the ones in the pitchers. When I'm in Las Vegas I use the pitchers.
I've noticed that when given the option, Dominicans seem to want to drink almost anything before resorting to water. Anytime I offer a dominican a drink they never choose water. AFC only began to drink water after she was told too. She started having severe headaches and after extensive medical testing found some problems, she learned that drinking more water was one of things that would help her. Most dominicans I know drink bottled water and use it for cooking. It's delivered their homes in any number of ways. I use the brand Riazul. I purchased the 5 gallon bottles and now I have them refilled for 18 pesos each at the plant. It works out for me since when I'm in town I take AFC to work. And the plant is right on the route and open for business when I return. For convenience I have a water cooler for cold or hot as I need it.[/QUOTE]I agree. Most would choose a high-sugar soda over water. And as cited earlier, diabetes and high blood pressure are common; both of which would be aliviated by consuming more water.
In a country with chronically non-potable water, it does not become a habit, so they become accustomed to drinking alternatives. The bottled stuff may be for coffee, cooking, etc, but rarely used for just drinking.
Back to the original point, I hope Gringo at BB gets some assistance from the board. Those already staying at BB might consider giving his wife, Adriana, a very healthy tip to help the family.
