protective shelter: The lee of the rock gave us some protection against the storm. 2. the side or part that is sheltered or turned away from the wind: We erected our huts under the lee of the mountain. 3. Chiefly Nautical. the quarter or region toward which the wind blows. adjective.
Tap water safety in Portugal. In general, the water may be safe to drink in Portugal. Basically, the water is chlorinated and locals drink it from the tap with no problems. However, some strains of E. coli which you may not have immunity for, could be present in small concentrations causing diarrhea.
I do NOT drink distilled water or reverse osmosis water because of the demineralizing effects on the body. I do NOT drink tap water because of its pollutants including fluoride and chlorine. I do NOT drink bottled water because of the plastic toxicity and the impact on the environment. In my home, I drink water from my Athena water ionizer and I enjoy adding calcium montmorillonite clay to my drinking water.