The “raw water” movement is gaining momentum in Silicon Valley. A large number of people have become “water conscious” and have a new obsession with raw water or unfiltered water collected from the Earth and packaged without sterilization. However, raw water could pose some pretty serious health risks by spreading bacteria and diseases including cholera, E. coli, Hepatitis A, and Giardia.
According to the New York Times, there has been a high demand for unfiltered water. Insiders within the tech-industry have taken a liking for water that hasn’t been treated to prevent the spread of bacteria or other harmful contaminants.
Unfiltered, untreated, unsterilized spring water can contain animal feces and spread Giardia, according to the Business Insider. The symptoms of giardia include vomiting and diarrhea and have been responsible for nearly 4,600 hospitalizations every year.
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