Drink Rainwater Directly: Untouched and overwhelming to the design of nature’s gift, rainwater can actually be said to be purest form of rain falling from the skies. Villagers and rural people have been drinking rainwater for household purposes or directly from the beginning of time. It brings absolutely free, pure and seems beautiful clean. But, is it really drinkable as it falls from the sky?
When it rains, the rain begins with vapors in the atmosphere, which should be pure as such. But during the path of their fall, they absorb a lot of impurities, dust, smoke, and in some cases, even some harmful chemicals. In these modern industrial cities and urban precincts, the rainwater becomes so contaminated that it is really unsuitable for direct consumption.
They get even more risky with collection from rooftops or open surfaces. Bird droppings, leaves, dirt, etc., might just provide enough bacteria, parasites, or viruses to trigger health problems like diarrhea, stomach infection, or worse.
Even in remote areas where it is direct into a clean container (away from rooftops and gutters), it should be relatively safe. But in that case, a little treatment would be worth its while for drinking if for nothing else than a little extra assurance against hidden health hazards.
Collection – Collect properly using a clean, food-grade container. Do not use rusty metal or low-quality plastic.
Boil – Heat for at least 1-3 minutes to kill any existing bacteria and parasites.
Filter – Certificated water filter to remove dirt, chemicals and other contaminants.
Store – Keep treated water in an airtight, clean container to prevent recontamination.
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Fresh rainwater looks pure but gives a wrong impression in a modern environment that may not be safe for drinking. For your safety, it must be boiled and filtered. Rainwater can be a good backup; however, health is always more important than any other aspect.
Tip: Always treat rainwater before using it in polluted cities, no matter how clean it may appear.
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