[at-l] Water Purification Issues

[jbryankramer@xxxxxxx (J Bryan Kramer)]

Try thinking again, household carbon filters are notorious for being
excellent media for bacterial colonies. You can get more bacteria per glass
off of one of those than you would off a woodland creek.

Bryan

"Si vis pacem para bellum"

>
> I think there was another survey . . . for what it is worth, long term I
> think the carbon filter on our home water tap that removes chlorine and
> other stuff probably is more important to my long term health than
> anything I do or do not do in the woods.  Again, personal medical
> history is important (i.e., if you have any immune systems weaknesses,
> etc.); but with that caveat, I'm with Weary.  Be careful around farm
> areas and areas where you cannot be sure that there are no farms or
> homes above the water source, use a bit of good sense re washing your
> own hands after using the bathroom, and have a good hike! :)
>