Re: [at-l] how do you treat your water?

[Clines <clines@cfw.com>]

At 02:39 PM 5/3/98 -0400, you wrote:
>David/group,
>
>	I just finished a 200 mile hike starting at Springer. I drinked out of
>just about every creek I crossed. I'll let you know if I get sick
>soon.:-). There was so much water in Georgia that I didnt carry any. I
>just drank from the creeks. mmmm water.
>
>chase


I wonder how much of the "water contamination" you hear about is hyped up.
Up until a few years ago I never bothered treating my water. I looked for a
clear swift running section. I never had any problems and if I didnt have a
choice I really wouldnt think anything of doing it most places now. The
only reason I use a purifier now is because of some health problems from a
few years ago. It would be handy if you ever got in a pinch and the only
source of water was a scum pond or something. 
             


                           Daryl Cline WB4YEX
                            Harrisonburg, Va.
                  Web page: <http://www.cfw.com/~clines>
   Outdoor pictures:  <http://www.cfw.com/~clines/outdoors> UPDATED 4/28/98

                               
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