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Keeping Your RV Drinking Water Safe

Fresh water is one of the easiest things to take for granted on the road, yet an RV's water system has plenty of places where bacteria, sediment and stale tastes can build up. A few simple habits go a long way toward making sure the water coming out of your tap is safe to drink, whether you're parked at a full-hookup campground near Boise or boondocking in the Sawtooths.

Start with the right hose and a filter

Use a dedicated drinking-water hose, usually white or blue and labelled as safe for potable water, and never use it for rinsing tanks or washing gear. Cap the ends when it's stored. An inline filter at the spigot catches sediment and improves taste. A pressure regulator protects your plumbing from high campground pressure. Replace filter cartridges on the schedule the manufacturer recommends.

Sanitize the fresh water system

Most RV owners sanitize at the start of the season, after winterizing, and any time the water smells or tastes off. The general process looks like this:

  1. Drain the fresh tank and water heater, and bypass the water heater if your rig allows it.
  2. Add a diluted solution of unscented household bleach to the fresh tank, following the ratio in your RV owner's manual.
  3. Fill the tank with fresh water and run each faucet, hot and cold, until you smell chlorine.
  4. Let the solution sit for several hours, then drain and flush with clean water until the smell is gone.

Know your water source

Fill up only from sources marked as potable, and be cautious with unfamiliar spigots. If you're unsure, filling the tank and using bottled or separately filtered water for drinking is a sensible backup. Avoid letting water sit in the tank for weeks. Drain it between trips so it doesn't go stale.

Watch for warning signs

Cloudy water, a musty or sulfur smell, or slime around faucet aerators all suggest the system needs attention. Older rigs may also have worn seals or tired components that make problems harder to prevent. If you're considering one of our used RVs, ask about the condition of the water system. If your current rig needs a check-up, our service and parts team can help with filters, pumps and plumbing repairs.

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