Drinking untreated spring water poses many risks.
Drinking untreated and unpasteurized spring water is becoming a trend in California (USA) because many people believe it is good for their health.
However, health experts warn that it is dangerous and can even be fatal to drink these beverages, according toDaily Mail.
Investigation byThe TimesThis indicates that untreated water is also popular on the West Coast and in some other areas of the United States.
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According toDaily MailThose following this trend say they don't want to add fluoride to their bodies when using tap water. They believe fluoride is harmful to their health. Additionally, water treatment processes can remove minerals and beneficial bacteria.
Uttam K. Saha, program coordinator at the Agricultural and Environmental Services Laboratory at Georgia Extension University, toldUSA TodayThis water may also contain many disease-causing bacteria. The risk of illness outweighs the health benefits, while the truth about whether this spring water contains probiotics has not been verified.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), drinking contaminated water causes diarrhea-related deaths in 500,000 people worldwide each year.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that drinking water sources in the U.S. are safe. Water containing fluoride helps prevent tooth decay effectively and safely.
Last year, outbreaks of cholera and hepatitis A in California killed 20 people. This may have been due to drinking untreated water, according to reports.Daily Mail.
