Drinking untreated spring water has many potential risks.
Drinking raw and unpasteurized spring water is becoming a trend in California (USA) because many people believe that this water is good for health.
However, medical experts warn that it is dangerous and can even be fatal to drink these waters, according toDaily Mail.
Investigation ofThe TimesThis untreated water is also gaining popularity on the West Coast and some other parts of the US.
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According toDaily Mail, followers of this trend say they do not want to add fluoride to their bodies when using tap water. They think fluoride is toxic to their bodies. In addition, the water treatment process can remove minerals and bacteria that are beneficial to the body.
Uttam K. Saha, program coordinator at the University of Georgia Extension's Agricultural and Environmental Services Laboratory, toldUSA TodayThis water may also contain many disease-causing bacteria. The risk of illness is higher than the health benefits of this water, while the truth about whether this spring water contains probiotics or not is not proven.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), drinking contaminated water is the cause of diarrheal deaths for 500,000 people each year worldwide.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drinking water supplies in the United States are safe. Fluoride in water is a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay.
Last year, cholera and hepatitis A outbreaks in California killed 20 people. That may have been caused by drinking untreated water, according toDaily Mail.
