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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 31, 2023 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
If your water is tested and does not contain MAC, and you keep your hot water heater at 135F, boiling is not necessary as there is no MAC to kill.
Often well water is tested and safe, and some municipal water as well. Our muni water comes from deep wells and tests as safe for NTM. We keep our water heater at 135F. In our Texas home, we are on a well and keep the water hot. I do not boil water, and have not been reinfected by drinking water or showers in 4 years.
Sue
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I'm not trying to kill the MAC; our water system is not fit for drinking; thus the boiling, for several years now. Thanks, though.
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I suggested this to my husband and he's worried that the high heat might blow the pressure valve on the water heater and start leaking. Have you had any trouble?