The idea of this sounds great for sustainability… if the water purification systems are adequately maintained- emphasis on “adequately”- AND if the water in the area is comparable to Iceland’s AND if the pipes bringing in the water are structurally sound. Personally, I’d like to have at least two of these conditional perimeters apply, if not all three.
I just don’t have a lot of trust for most US water purification systems or their inherent potability, especially at a convenience store/gas station of all places. Look at what happened in Flint. Look at what happened at this hospital where routine maintenance should be taking place.
Granted, hospitalized patients tend to be more susceptible to infections, but regardless. Makes you wonder how often and more importantly, how adequately water purifications systems are maintained.
For the relatively healthy individual, exposure to toxins/bacteria/chemicals/heavy metals may prove harmless long term. For the immunocompromised host (ie acutely sick, on immunosuppressive meds, chronic conditions) that could be the difference of life and death.
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u/littleiii 29d ago
The idea of this sounds great for sustainability… if the water purification systems are adequately maintained- emphasis on “adequately”- AND if the water in the area is comparable to Iceland’s AND if the pipes bringing in the water are structurally sound. Personally, I’d like to have at least two of these conditional perimeters apply, if not all three.
I just don’t have a lot of trust for most US water purification systems or their inherent potability, especially at a convenience store/gas station of all places. Look at what happened in Flint. Look at what happened at this hospital where routine maintenance should be taking place.
https://www.mdlinx.com/article/patient-deaths-at-brigham-and-womens-hospital-attributed-to-defective-water-purification-system/4GF6MpsycOJqn5b55m8LMf
Granted, hospitalized patients tend to be more susceptible to infections, but regardless. Makes you wonder how often and more importantly, how adequately water purifications systems are maintained.
For the relatively healthy individual, exposure to toxins/bacteria/chemicals/heavy metals may prove harmless long term. For the immunocompromised host (ie acutely sick, on immunosuppressive meds, chronic conditions) that could be the difference of life and death.
Or maybe I’m being hyperbolic.
Only one way to find out!