I've had water borne illness twice in the last 5 years - first time in Haiti from the shower, second on a CO elk hunt 2-3 years ago. I didn't drink native water in either instance. Giardia and several other water borne nasties make for a great weight loss program and fodder for America's Funniest home videos.
As a graduate degree and professionally certified hydrologist, I wouldn't drink unfiltered/boiled native water if you paid me. I've tested 1000s water sources across the Continental US - I'll pass. I'll leave that to the he-men. Most people only have to go through water borne illness weight loss program once before they decide maybe native water isn't such a good idea.
Last edited by bwinters; 03/11/17.
