Cryptosporidium is a problem because most water from lakes, rivers, and streams, contains some of the microscopic parasite. Most communities get their drinking water from these "surface" sources, rather than from underground sources such as wells. Cryptosporidium is highly resistant to chlorine and other disinfectants, which are used to kill bacteria and viruses in drinking water.

You cannot tell without expensive, special tests. These tests are not very good for home use, and are not always reliable.

Most surface water sources, such as lakes, river, and streams contain some Cryptosporidium oocysts. The oocysts are highly resistant to chlorine and other disinfectants, which are used to kill bacteria and viruses in drinking water. In addition, the oocysts are so small (4-6 microns in diameter) that conventional municipal water treatment does not guarantee 100% removal of the oocysts.

Drinking water is available at most developed campgrounds. When it is not provided, water should always be treated with purification tablets or iodine, by boiling, or by filtering. One safe method of treatment is boiling vigorously for 3-5 minutes to kill parasitic organisms which may be present. To improve taste, add a pinch of salt to each quart of boiled water or pour it back and forth from one clean container to another several times. More on drinking water...

According to recent reports from the E.P.A. and other watchdog environmental groups, between 30 to 53 million people are drinking unsafe, contaminated water. Contaminants include bacteria, parasites, lead, chemicals and other toxic substances. The E.P.A. has ranked water contamination in the top four public health problems. Among AIDS patients, cryptosporidosis is regarded as a leading cause of the wasting syndrome that frequently leads to death.

bull; Cancer risk among people who drink chlorinated water is 93% higher than those who don’t……….. U.S council of environmental quality

Drinking is a problem if it causes trouble in your relationships, in school, in social activities, or in how you think and feel. If you are concerned that either you or someone in your family might have a drinking problem, consult your personal physician.

Consult your personal physician if you feel you or someone you know has a drinking problem. Other resources include the National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing Service available at 1-800-662-HELP. This service can provide you with information about treatment programs in your local community and allow you to speak with someone about alcohol problems (6).

If you suspect you have a drinking problem you probably do. Drinking is a problem if it causes trouble in your relationships, in school, in social activities, or in how you think and feel. If you are concerned that either you or someone in your family might have a drinking problem, consult your personal physician.1 Answering the following four questions can help you find out if you or a loved one has a drinking problem:

Clark, a former subscriber to the Kombucha list, says: "My only experience so far after about 10 weeks of drinking the K-tea was to become dehydrated after about 5-6 weeks. This manifested itself as constant physical and mental fatigue (my chiropractor aptly described it as brain fog) and finally my lips became dry and cracked.

If you have your own well, you are responsible for making sure that your water is safe to drink. Private wells should be tested annually for nitrate and coliform bacteria to detect contamination problems early. Test more frequently and for other contaminants, such as radon or pesticides, if you suspect a problem.

Fresh water ponds in the dunes, they can drink from sound sometimes. Although the sound does connect to the ocean at Oregon Inlet, the sound in Corolla remains fresh and drinkable because of the many miles of distance between the two points.

Public water supply customers can contact their local utility and request a copy of the Annual Water Quality Report (or Consumer Confidence Report). This report is a summary of the water test results obtained by the utility for the previous year. This report lists the following:

Intentional contamination of the water supply is thought to be highly unlikely. Water treatment facilities routinely filter the drinking water supply, add chlorine in order to kill harmful germs and regularly test for contaminants.

On any eating regimen, a minimum of 64 ounces, or eight 8-ounce glasses, of water per day is the usual recommendation. Many people, particularly women, suffer from inadequate hydration, so it is important to be diligent about drinking water throughout the day. Water consumption will also help flush toxins from your body and combat such problems as constipation and bad breath. Note that coffee, tea and diet sodas do not apply to the daily minimum.