On Jun 23, 6:43*pm, (Melinda Shore) wrote:
In article ,

Wade Lippman wrote:
Is there much truth to that?

Yeah - stuff like parasitic amoebas, giardia, and crypto,
although the risks will vary by location. *I carry bottled
water for my dogs (and me) when I hike, and a decent water
filter can mitigate the risks, as well. *I'd ask the local
hiking club or whatnot about what's in the water where you
are.
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We had Crypto and Giardia last year because of the pool water (it's
not treated and was not changed daily....)