Hey guys whats going down I’m your host Jarred Bronstein and welcome back to iO. Make
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my favourite comments from another video. Now this video is especially important for
those frequent flyers. Speaking of frequent flying, I get 10 points for every dollar spent
on my visa infinite card. Hashtag ad. I’m just kidding. But seriously, if you guys fly
a lot, you probably shouldn’t order a coffee or tea on the plane. Like ever. And here’s
why. According to flight attendant Jamila Hardwick, the drinks are made with tap water
not bottled water. And although the water itself is most likely fine, the water pipes
aren’t cleaned all that often. Meaning bacteria can be building up for weeks or months at
a time, so when you get your coffee, it’s not just coffee you’re drinking.
In 2004, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a study showing the
results of tests that included 158 passenger airplanes. The test results determined 13%
of those planes didn’t meet EPA standards, meaning the water had some sort of contamination.
More specifically, they tested positive for coliform bacteria, and a couple actually contained
E. coli. I know it’s absolutely disgusting. Now airplanes are obviously provided water
for the flight, but sometimes the water itself is also contaminated. According to a study
by the international Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, most of the bacteria
is likely to be transferred from the contaminated tanker trucks that actually deliver the water
to the planes. Now since these reports came out, improvements have been made to ensure
that the water is safer to drink. But still, flight attendants aren’t 100% sure how safe
the water really is.
After the study came out in 2004, the EPA pushed for regulation that would require airlines
to test their water more frequently. Although this seems like it would be the solution to
the problem, it’s still unclear how often they’re really checked. More specifically,
The association of Flight Attendants CWA claims they don’t believe the regulation goes far
enough, nor is it sufficiently enforced. More specifically, the regulations require the
tanks to be disinfected and flushed 4 times a year. So on average, that’s every 3 months.
Do you guys know how many times an average plane flies over 3 months? I couldn’t find
exact numbers but it’s a lot. So that’s gross.
So to wrap this one up, just grab a coffee or tea at the starbucks at the terminal before
you board the plane. Or just don’t get coffee or tea on your plane. I’d rule out tap water
as well, ask for a bottle. Now if you do have a need to have coffee or tea and think because
they boil the water it kills all the bacteria, well think again. Environmental scientist
Brenda Wiles spoke on it saying “It might kill some of the organisms, the more susceptible
ones, but it’s not going to kill the majority of them,” And although no one has reported
getting sick from drinking coffee or tea on a plane, those who have weaker immune systems
might be at risk of contracting an illness or possibly disease. So I ask you, the people
of Youtube. Is your health really worth a coffee or tea? You be the judge. Thank you.
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