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> raw water off roof runoff Isn't that basically puddle water? Would he drink from a muddy water puddle after it rains? What's the logic here.
by therein 4y ago
> raw water off roof runoff
Isn't that basically puddle water? Would he drink from a muddy water puddle after it rains? What's the logic here.
- chomp 4y agoProbably something analogous to the 5 second rule: if it doesn't touch the ground, it's fine. Water falling from the sky, even if you store it in clean rain barrels, still contains impurities and pollutants that the rain passes through. https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/private/rainwater-collection.html https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/private/rainwater-...
- jgon 4y agoProbably worse depending on what type of roofing you have. Asphalt shingle debris sitting in water for an extended amount probably isn't putting anything good into it.
- maxerickson 4y agoMost roofing systems are pretty inert. I'd be more concerned about lead or rubber than asphalt (but still not really that concerned).
- Havoc 4y agoDon’t know the type but agreed can’t be particularly safe
- Havoc 4y agoYep. I think it’s insane but he’s a grown adult He’s after reducing eco footprint not health benefits though. Not that it matter for safety