Ancestors

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Written by The Conversation U.S. on 2025-02-05 at 13:39

“Raw water" from natural sources is trending, but it’s untested for safety, unlike tap or bottled water. Drinking it risks exposure to harmful microbes and toxins. A microbiologist debunks myths and highlights the public health risks: https://theconversation.com/how-does-raw-water-compare-to-tap-water-a-microbiologist-explains-why-the-risks-outweigh-the-benefits-246866 #publichealth #waterpurification

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Written by Lnklnx :sdf: on 2025-02-05 at 14:38

@TheConversationUS Did Cholera itself come up with the idea of "raw water"??

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Written by stony kark on 2025-02-05 at 15:09

@TheConversationUS I believe people have a right to die horribly, if they so choose

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Written by Lurkle on 2025-02-05 at 15:59

@TheConversationUS

"Giardia is distributed

worldwide in lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.

It is even found in high quality water sources"

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-10/documents/giardia-factsheet.pdf

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