2 Use the "Toss & Wash" Method. Some people prefer the "toss and wash" method to mixing the kratom powder with something and drinking it since it can reduce the unpleasant taste. To use this method, take a mouthful of water or juice and drop in half your kratom dose, and swallow. Inaddition to the practical benefits, using a filtered water bottle can also improve the taste of water. Tap water in some destinations can have an unpleasant taste or odor due to high levels of chlorine or other impurities. A filtered water bottle can remove these impurities, making the water taste fresher and more enjoyable to drink. Dependson where in Taiwan you live. Kaohsiung water is very bad 100% do not drink tap and you'll need more then just boiling it. Slow-Country979 • 2 yr. ago. Yes, it's much safe to boil the water before drinking it. communitytcm • 2 yr. ago. do not drink it unless you have a really good filter installed. Boiling Heating water at a rolling boil for 1 minute makes it safe to drink. Boil it for 3 minutes if you're at an elevation above 6,500 feet (1,981 meters). In the event of a local boil water Thewater, drawn from Lake Ontario, is passed through a gambit of filtration systems before it even comes out the tap. These systems are tested daily, with tests of the water actually occurring every six hours. With such repeated and thorough testing of the water, visitors and natives alike can feel confident drinking water from any fountain or Tapwater in the Bahamas is generally considered to be safe for drinking. Keep in mind that, with so many islands in this Caribbean paradise, water quality can vary. The closer you are to the center, the better and safer the water quality usually is. So, you should be good to go when you're sipping from the tap in Nassau or other urban areas. Howcan you avoid Bali BellyDon't drink tap water.Don't use tap water to brush your teeth.Don't use ice made from tap water (though the government-issued ice is fine)Drink bottled water - carbonated is best.If you wish to drink tap water, you must boil it continuously for more than 5 minutes first. Which area in Bali is suitable for kids Theshort answer is yes. You can drink the tap water in Costa Rica safely in most every part of the country. In some rural areas, including the Caribbean and in non-touristy places, you may want to stick with bottled water. Let's go into a little more detail. 9LZa.