Water
Water is safe to drink all over Austria, whether from taps or from the ubiquitous public street-fountains. These fountains may look dodgy, but almost always gush with pure spring water. Exceptions to this rule are always clearly marked "kein Trinkwasser" , usually accompanied by a pictogram of a crossed-out drinking glass. Take care, however, with mountain streams , which might look fresh, but may well have cows grazing further upstream. Contaminated water can bring on a list of diseases as long as your arm - raging diarrhoea is the best of the bunch. If you're thinking of heading off the beaten track, you should consider taking a water purifier with you. Boiling water for ten minutes should see off most micro-organisms, but it's not the most convenient method, especially as water boils at a lower temperature the higher the altitude, which may mean some of the bugs survive. Sterilization with iodine tablets renders the water unpalatable and is unsafe for pregnant women, babies and those with thyroid complaints. Portable water purifiers, which sterilize and filter the water, give the most complete treatment. A low-cost and highly recommended range made by Pre-Mac is available in the UK from British Airways Travel Clinics (for details of your nearest branch call 01276/685040 or visit www.british-airways.com ) and specialist outdoor equipment retailers.
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