Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 12 - Sterilization and Disinfection - Explorations On The Web - Page 370: 1

Answer

I will not drink water from from a mountain stream or an unfamiliar water source. The water may appear pure but this flowing water may be contaminated with bacteria or toxins that may be detrimental to health. Also, flowing water from streams and rivers has high risk of being contaminated with heavy metals such as lead, aluminum, and others that if we ingested can cause serious illness.

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I will not drink water from from a mountain stream or an unfamiliar water source. The water may appear pure but this flowing water may be contaminated with bacteria or toxins that may be detrimental to health. Also, flowing water from streams and rivers has high risk of being contaminated with heavy metals such as lead, aluminum, and others that if we ingested can cause serious illness.
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