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Is it safe to drink water from existing water supplies such as lakes, streams, and reservoirs?

April 26, 2017DRINK existing lakes reservoirs safe Streams water

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Is it safe to drink water from existing water supplies such as lakes, streams, and reservoirs?

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No. Hikers and backpackers should not drink untreated water from any of these sources, no matter how clean they look. These waters may contain Giardia, Crytosporidium, and other pathogens, bacteria, or viruses.