Do not put disinfected water in a water bottle that has not yet been disinfected. "Cooties" that can multiply to gut-wrenching proportions may be living even in containers that appear dry. A rinse with boiling water will do the trick or a thorough wash at home before the trip. And don't forget the lid. Those rings where the lid screws on are great places for bad bugs to hide.

 

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