well since it is treated from tap water initially, im sure that theres particles of bacteria/virus/etc, like maybe h.pylori. not sure if that gets killed off from all the treatment procedures but i guess maybe Iodine + vitamin c would neutralize that too? sounds liek a good idea, thanks. i feel a litle safer about consuming the strong iodine-water now. next time i dont think i will use as much though. i dont think it should be this strong. 8 drops to 3 gallons seems too much... probably should be like 1 drop a gallon it seems.