tom_brennan wrote:Xplora wrote:My partner is very sensitive to water giardia while other people are not (like me). These protozoa are carried by most native animals and where do they live and poop?
Source? (My bold)
Did you still want the source Tom? Here's a quick one. http://www.waterra.com.au/project-details/161
You can google more if you like. There are hundreds to read. I do not like living in a sterile environment either and it is good to get a bit of dirt in you to keep your immune system working but some of the bugs and parasites you can get from water do not care too much if you have a good immune system. Our bush hygiene is also very important because we do not want to be a stuck out there and sick. A few people have mentioned growing up on a farm or the like and relate that to a good immune system. That could be true but I live remote and do not come in contact with all those city cooties often. Usually I get a sore throat or a cold after going to a city. Maybe people in the cities have better immune systems because there is more contact with the bugs but their water is treated so there is less tolerance to protozoa. Who knows? I am not sure why the question was asked in the first place if a personal decision had already been made. Is it to convince those who want to treat their water there is no need? As long as it does not affect me, others can do what they please with their water.