Nainital Tap Water: Safe or Filter Needed? Experts Weigh In on Potability

• Nainital's drinking water comes from borewells, not the lake, and undergoes purification including filtration and chlorination.
• Water Department chemist Yogendra Pal confirms Nainital's water is potable with TDS less than 500 and balanced pH (7.2-7.8), meeting Indian standards.
• Kidney stone issues are not solely linked to water; diet and lifestyle also play a role.
• Old pipelines in hilly areas can be vulnerable to damage during monsoon, potentially affecting water quality temporarily.
• Experts advise getting water tested before installing an RO system; boiling and filtering are simple, effective precautions, especially for vulnerable groups.