@hilarys26 I don't have the pitcher and want to finally order one. I had not thought of your thought about boiling the tap water before placing it in the Life Straw. Interesting.
Knowing me I will probably boil first. In my mind we boil out the bacteria, I would rather do that to satisfy myself. Relying more so on the Life Straw filter to remove particles and debris etc. My thoughts and it may be overkill.
We all need to do what in our thoughts is important in our mind, experience and beliefs. Then also along with that...... what is comfortable for ourselves, what we can and are able to do.
Barbara