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i don't know well would be alright but you don't know what has been living down there. River would be quite clean but will have lots of parasites and Bactria so i think bit like the same.
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Why is well water safer to drink than river water?
River water is open to contamination from animals. In a properly constructed well, water seeps through the soil, effectively filtering the water and blocking it from contamination.
Which one do you think is safer for drinking well water or river water why?
I'm not entirely sure, I've never heard of such a question. But I would think river water, because I've heard that rust or coin material have a serious effect on water witch may cause sudden stroke or death sometimes even commas after 2-4 days after drinking well water. So basicicly yes, I prefer river water would be much more safer to drink than well water. Hope I've helped.
What are the uses importance of River Nile?
Well. There is water. People drink water. People drink water from the river. Also. There is water. People sail boats on water. People sail boast on the river.
Is it safe to drink out of a river?
No. If you have a good knowledge of the source of water-flow, then a river may be an acceptable source of clean water. River water is unsafe for many reasons. Often river water will sit in pools, or come from may types of sewage run-off. The sources of water are often contaminated. River water is also contaminated with other bacteria as well as animal excrement. It is recommended to filter, then boil river water before drinking. Running water in general should be safer than standing water, but certain elements can also taint this water.
Why did Henry the viii not drink water?
In the cities (at least) the drinking water available was of poor quality and probably polluted. It was therefore safer to drink ale, whose water had been boiled to brew the beer, than to drink from the communal well often situated near a midden.
Would it be safer to drink the water of the western hemisphere or in the eastern hemisphere?
Assuming a beverage is safe in one hemisphere it will be safe to drink in the other as well.
Why was the niled river well suited for settlement?
It was well suited for settlement because there was water they could bath, drink, wash, and cook from.
Why was the Nile river. Valley was well suited for settlement?
It was well suited for settlement because there was water they could bath, drink, wash, and cook from.
In what ways the indus river help the farmers of its river valley?
Well....river valley has rich soil and so they use that soil to farm or it's because the farmers have no life so the river valley gave them water to drink and grow crops that they don't need
Did they Drink water in 1700?
yes they did drink water in the 1700 the got it out of a well or a stream
How is the water you drink different to the water in lakes?
Yes, lake water is fresh water, no salt in it, and is safe to drink. "Beach water" is salt water and is not safe to drink.
What do Arctic wolves drink?
Water, but they get liquids from the prey they eat as well.
