6 Red Flags that Mean Your Winter Cabin’s Water isn’t Safe to Drink

Here, at A2Z Ozone, we like to make sure our customers are safe with our products wherever they are. As the holiday season ramps up, you may plan a relaxing winter getaway with your family in a cozy cabin or Airbnb. The last thing you want to worry about is whether or not the water there is safe to drink, so here are simple tips to test cabin water quality.

Do a Quick Water Check When You Arrive

Follow these steps to test your tap water:

• Run the tap for 15-30 seconds to clear stagnant water.
• Smell it. Any hints of sulfur, metal, or musty odors are a no-go.
• Look at the clarity. Cloudy water that stays cloudy is not normal.
• Don’t drink until you have done the first three.

If you notice any of these warning signs, use filtered, bottled, or treated water.

Vacation Rentals = Higher Risks

Cabins and Airbnbs often risk:

• Unused pipes full of old, stagnant water
• Private wells with unknown testing histories
• Heated water tanks full of sediment
• Plumbing that has not been updated in decades

Check with the property owners for this information to ensure that the taps are safe to drink from/use. Listen closely to any instructions or warnings about the property.

Don’t Forget Hidden Water Sources

Most people check the taps, but overlook:

• Ice makers
• Coffee makers
• Humidifiers
• Bathroom sinks
• Hot tubs

If the tap water is questionable, everything filled with it is questionable too.

Check the Well Water

Private wells can be safe, but winter can expose any maintenance issues.

Watch out for these red flags:

• Strong odors when the water is running
• Orange, brown, or black staining around fixtures
• Grit, sand, or sediment in the first few seconds of flow
• Unsteady pressure

If you see any of these signs, avoid using the tap water for drinking or cooking.

Travel Safety Kit

To be extra careful of the water you’re consuming, here is a helpful little kit.

• A small, portable ozone generator (such as our Aqua-6 Ozone Generator)
• A water jug to treat drinking water
• A clean, reusable water bottle
• Sanitizing wipes for toothbrushes and utensils

How Ozone Helps

Ozone can:

• Treat water for drinking
• Rinse produce
• Sanitize sinks, cutting boards, and toothbrushes
• Neutralize musty odors (with safety precautions)

Take one of our devices, and you will have clean, safe water anywhere you stay.

For advanced protection that travels with you, explore our portable solutions designed for worry-free water anywhere. You can grab one this week for 15% OFF with code JINGLE15 at checkout. Offer valid from Monday, December 8th to Sunday, December 14th.

The A2Z Ozone Difference

With A2Z Ozone, you’re not just getting a machine. You’re getting the support of a U.S.-based company with real customer service, a physical location, and 20+ years of business.

Call us today at 502-536-0981 or visit www.a2zozone.com to explore the Aqua-6 Ozone Generator. Cleaner water is just one call away.