In-flight water quality hinges upon many variables.
is naturally present in the environment as well as fecal matter. As gross as it sounds, the coliform bacteria is unlikely to cause illness on its own. Instead, its presence in drinking water may indicate that pathogens including but not limited tomay be present. Although the ADWR is in place to help ensure water’s potability, Dr. Platkin lacks faith in the systems as they currently stand.
TL;DR: The water used to brew your in-flight coffee is probably less potable than you’d hope it to be.Based on his findings, Dr. Platkin gives a hard pass not only to airplane coffee, but also to the sink water in the cabin’s restroom. “I won’t even touch the water to wash my hands,” he shares, opting to use hand sanitizer or wipes instead. While this might be an extreme approach for most people, it’s his personal choice—and one that you don’t necessarily have to follow.
“I worry more about flight attendants and the flight crew than the passengers,” he adds. After all, they have much more frequent exposure to and contact with potential contaminants than the occasional traveler would. At the end of the day—or rather, by the end of your flight—it’s up to you if you want to drink the brewed coffee. One cup is unlikely to trigger intense symptoms or side effects. Yet if you prefer to err on the side of caution, stick to bottled water and/or canned drinks to quench your thirst.
Fortunately, Dr. Platkin gives the green light to ice since it’s not usually made on board with the sus water. Meals also get his go-ahead as they’re safe enough based on his years of research, so you don’t need to worry about limiting your in-flight bites.Sign up today to have the latest well-being news and expert-approved tips delivered straight to your inbox.
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