Water temperature has to be about 60-65C and be applied for a period of minutes (longer that bacteria) to harm viruses. Max water heater temperature is about 4

Water temperature has to be about 60-65C and be applied for a period of minutes (longer that bacteria) to harm viruses. Max water heater temperature is about 48C. You're only damaging your skin which will make it more susceptible to pathogens. Source WHO: https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/Boiling_water_01_15.pdf https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/Boiling_wate...