Originally Posted by deepdishus
True. Depending on the country, some bottled waters are fake and dangerous to drink. Kenya is one country in particular where I was warned beforehand of such maliciousness. Which is why I ALWAYS make sure my bottle is perfectly sealed before paying for it. Even in the US I wouldn't buy an opened bottle of water.
I have watched street urchins refilling bottles for resale at an outdoor spigot in Nassau. AFAIK the local water is not dangerous, but I have no desire to buy tap water from a dirty bottle for $1. I listen for that satisfying crack as the seal breaks. No crack, no drink.