Who is actually drinking water from the tap on a plane? Already feels like I'm sittin' in the sink. Y'all nasty
The study found a host of bacteria in the water on airplanes, including E. coli.
While you're thinking: I don't drink from the sink. That water is used for coffee and tea. The study even suggests not using the water to wash your hands, opting for hand sanitizer as a safer option.
The 2019 Airline Water Study ranks the quality of airline water on a score of zero to five, basing their Water Health Score on 10 criteria including fleet size, ADWR violations, positive E. coli and coliform water sample report and more, with a score of three or better indicating the water is relatively safe and clean.
Airline Water Quality Rating
- Alaska Airlines: 3.3
- Allegiant Air: 3.3
- Hawaiian Airlines: 3.1
- Frontier Airlines: 2.6
- Southwest Airlines: 2.4
- Delta Air Lines: 1.6
- American Airlines: 1.5
- United Airlines: 1.2
- JetBlue: 1
- Spirit Airlines: 1
Source:Newswise