Despite his reputation for consuming extreme substances like his own urine and moisture from elephant dung in survival situations, Grylls considers UK tap water 'horrendous' for long-term health, though relatively better than other countries.Grylls made the comments while promoting a £129 water filter, the Daily Mail has reported. Grylls claimed that the long-term effects of drinking UK tap water are “horrendous,” citing concerns over chemicals like chlorine used in water treatment. Water UK, the industry trade body, has pointed out that 16 billion litres are treated daily under some of the world’s strictest regulations. The Drinking Water Inspectorate’s most recent report rated the quality of water in England as “excellent.”Talking to the Daily Mail, Professor Peter Jarvis from Cranfield University highlighted, “The UK is consistently in the top five globally. Where chemicals are added, they are used within safe limits, with significant margins for safety.
