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by mwcremer 1020 days ago
In CA, giardia is a big concern.
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There's generally nowhere on Earth where it's safe to drink from moving freshwater because of a lack of evidence (testing) and probable contamination upstream from wildlife. If you were dying of thirst, then sure, take a chance on C. parvum, V. cholerae, and G. duodenalis with glamping toys.