Gas station air/water station water safe?

[Jwpup]

I live in Southern California and all of the gas stations have air/water stations . The gas station attendant said the water should be potable because it’s just straight from the city water, but I think the black retractable water hose is suspect. I think it’s meant to fill up radiator water and not intended as drinking water. Does anyone know if it’s safe to put in your RV and use as drinking water? Does it taste terrible? Does it take any longer to fill? The spout is smaller than that of a hose bib.

[ksg5000]

GDS-3950BH wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Jwpup wrote:
I live in Southern California and all of the gas stations have air/water stations . The gas station attendant said the water should be potable because it’s just straight from the city water, but I think the black retractable water hose is suspect. I think it’s meant to fill up radiator water and not intended as drinking water. Does anyone know if it’s safe to put in your RV and use as drinking water? Does it taste terrible? Does it take any longer to fill? The spout is smaller than that of a hose bib.

I cannot think of a water hose that did not come from a potable source. It is the proximity to a source that can cross contaminate the water that differentiates the use. So unless it states potable I would assume it does not comply with that jurisdictions requirements to qualify.

Meanwhile while the water is on its way from treatment plant to hose no matter its proximity to the source its traveling through miles of these LOL. A

No kidding. In Southern Calif almost every water supply comes from std source which has sufficient chlorine/chloramine to kill bacteria ... but as the picture implies that doesn't mean your not going to get a full supply of mineral supplements. And that applies almost everywhere including your home.

[MarkTwain]

bikendan wrote:
I would never believe a gas station attendant, as to the water quality.
Having worked in gas stations, I personally would not use their for for drinking purposes. And I'm not a water snob.
Home water, Yes. Gas station water, NO. Unless they have a water source that's identified as potable. Like at large truck stops.

Totally agree!!! why risk health, contamination issues? Use 1 gallon water from markets or stores until you get to an RV park. I fill my fresh water tank 3/4 full when I leave for a trip.

[Lwiddis]

No, GDS, Los Angeles water pipes are much older.

[GDS-3950BH]

mich800 wrote:

Jwpup wrote:
I live in Southern California and all of the gas stations have air/water stations . The gas station attendant said the water should be potable because it’s just straight from the city water, but I think the black retractable water hose is suspect. I think it’s meant to fill up radiator water and not intended as drinking water. Does anyone know if it’s safe to put in your RV and use as drinking water? Does it taste terrible? Does it take any longer to fill? The spout is smaller than that of a hose bib.

I cannot think of a water hose that did not come from a potable source. It is the proximity to a source that can cross contaminate the water that differentiates the use. So unless it states potable I would assume it does not comply with that jurisdictions requirements to qualify.

Meanwhile while the water is on its way from treatment plant to hose no matter its proximity to the source its traveling through miles of these LOL.

[bikendan]

I would never believe a gas station attendant, as to the water quality.
Having worked in gas stations, I personally would not use their for for drinking purposes. And I'm not a water snob.
Home water, Yes. Gas station water, NO. Unless they have a water source that's identified as potable. Like at large truck stops.

[Grit_dog]

gbopp wrote:
If you eat gas station Sushi you will have no problems drinking from their water hose. 😉

100% greater chance getting the chits from the Yesterday’s sushi than the water.

[gbopp]

If you eat gas station Sushi you will have no problems drinking from their water hose. 😉

[rhagfo]

Jwpup wrote:
I live in Southern California and all of the gas stations have air/water stations . The gas station attendant said the water should be potable because it’s just straight from the city water, but I think the black retractable water hose is suspect. I think it’s meant to fill up radiator water and not intended as drinking water. Does anyone know if it’s safe to put in your RV and use as drinking water? Does it taste terrible? Does it take any longer to fill? The spout is smaller than that of a hose bib.

It seems that according to California Proposition 65 everything can cause cancer, or so it seems. I would likely drink it.

[mich800]

Jwpup wrote:
I live in Southern California and all of the gas stations have air/water stations . The gas station attendant said the water should be potable because it’s just straight from the city water, but I think the black retractable water hose is suspect. I think it’s meant to fill up radiator water and not intended as drinking water. Does anyone know if it’s safe to put in your RV and use as drinking water? Does it taste terrible? Does it take any longer to fill? The spout is smaller than that of a hose bib.

I cannot think of a water hose that did not come from a potable source. It is the proximity to a source that can cross contaminate the water that differentiates the use. So unless it states potable I would assume it does not comply with that jurisdictions requirements to qualify.

[Lwiddis]

“The gas station attendant said the water should be potable...” Should be?

I don’t use the water at gas stations unless they have separate RV dump and fill facilities.

[CA_Traveler]

ksg5000 wrote:
When I grew up it was common to drink from our garden hose - that has become unfashionable now - go figure.

I'll use my home hose to fill the tank - but fill only and not to remain under pressure.

[CA_Traveler]

Given the potential toxic environment of a gas station I don't use them. Especially a hose used to fill radiators or whatever, think about what on/in the nozzle area.

[ksg5000]

When I grew up it was common to drink from our garden hose - that has become unfashionable now - go figure.