why is it important to drink bottled water in the event of a flood

Question: why is it important to drink bottled water in the event of a flood
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Asked by nest20fen to Sally, Mmboyi, Mike, Michael, Jacinta, Gliday, Elkana, Edna, Arnold on 17 Jul 2025.
- Sally Odunga answered on 17 Jul 2025:
  
  During a flood, the water from taps, wells, or rivers can get dirty and carry germs that can make you sick. Floodwater often mixes with sewage, chemicals, or waste. That’s why it’s safer to drink bottled water because it’s clean, sealed, and free from harmful bacteria. It helps protect you from diseases like cholera, typhoid
- Jacinta Nzilani answered on 17 Jul 2025:
  
  Hey,
  💧 Floods often contaminate water supplies with sewage, chemicals, and disease-causing microbes. Drinking bottled water helps avoid waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, or dysentery.
- Michael Kimwele answered on 21 Jul 2025:
  
  During a flood, drinking bottled water is important because floodwaters can contaminate public water supplies with harmful bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and sewage, making tap or well water unsafe for consumption. Bottled water provides a safe and reliable source of hydration that is sealed and protected from environmental pollutants, helping to prevent waterborne illnesses and ensure good health during emergency situations.

Question: why is it important to drink bottled water in the event of a flood