The summary is, according to the article from El Universo, the water might be safe to drink from the tap, by international quality standards in Quito and Guayaquil. Cuenca is expected to be certified in 2020.
https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/202 … ice=mobile
Ecuador's Water Quality 2020
lebowski888
16 February 2020 23:54:42
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judyh
03 March 2020 13:20:45
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The water heater n Quito is fine. I brought a testing kit down from the states to check out my tap water. I was more concerned about lead levels than bacteria, as I live in an old neighborhood, and my water passed with flying colors.
Emigrayo68
03 March 2020 13:32:36
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Thanks, Lebowski888 for the reliable info on water quality in Cuenca. The documentation attached is most appreciated as well.
Felicidades!
Buster (Emigrayo68)
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