The Raw Water Fad; Is It Really As Safe As Originally Thought?

Why Are People Buying Raw Water?

Many people are buying raw water due to the many headlines it has made in mainstream media and because of the potential benefits of the drink. However, many are not taking into consideration that raw water is precisely that - raw water from rain, lakes, springs, and streams. Anyone who does enough research on the ways to treat raw water can get it for themselves, but it still poses the risk of illness or disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated contaminated drinking water is one of the most dangerous preventable health risks the world faces. The WHO also noted contaminated drinking water is the cause of an estimated 502,000 diarrheal deaths each year.