CAN be used to mix medicines, and to use in an iron ( thus no mineral deposits form on the base of your iron) BUT SHOULD NOT be administered for general drinking. DISTILLED WATER IS VOID of any NUTRIENTS! Iron, etc. SPRING WATER may be used instead of tap water.... but be cautious of distilled water!!!! The living body needs these nutrients for health! Alicia at www.ferretwise.org [Posted in FML 6553]