Here’s why flight attendants avoid drinking tap water on airplanes

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February 15, 2017 8:28 PM

Airlines have a bad track record with water safety on airplanes.

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We spoke to one flight attendant who told us, “Flight attendants will not drink hot water on the plane. They will not drink plain coffee, and they will not drink plain tea."

An EPA study found that fails the agency’s standards for water safety. Watch the video above to see the whole story.

Business Insider reached out to a variety of groups and companies across the airline industry. Below are the statements they provided on airplane water safety:

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