On Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:23:56 -1000, dsi1
> wrote:

>
> I think that's a very good idea. Personally, I'd add more than a few
> drops of sodium hypochlorite i.e., household bleach. At least enough to
> where there's some taste to it. My understanding is that diluted bleach
> isn't toxic, especially at the levels you're talking about.
>
> Oddly enough, I've added some bleach to my water cooler that has a funny
> taste to it. My guess is that it's caused by the water in the bottle
> that's been sitting around for about 2 years or so. OTOH, I'm supposed
> to clean out the water cooler every year or so but beats me how one does
> something like that. I'll just let it soak for a few hours then drain
> and flush it out.

Call the water company and have them deliver a new water cooler (tell
your employer not to be so cheap). Those things get mold in them -
don't fool around with other people's health.

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