raw water

[ raw waw-ter, wot-er ]

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noun

untreated, unfiltered water from the ground, lakes, rivers, etc.: raw water collected from springs has been bottled and marketed as the most natural, healthy drinking water, but there is concern among water testers and health officials over the potential presence of dangerous bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of raw water¹

First recorded in 2000–05

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But unlike tap or commercially bottled water, raw water is not evaluated for safety.

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From a public health perspective, clarifying misconceptions about tap water and the health hazards of raw water can protect consumers and curtail the spread of infectious diseases.

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Pasteur established that consumable liquids like raw water and milk can harbor disease-causing pathogens.

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Some also claim that raw water contains probiotics that are removed from tap water.

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The amount of probiotics in water would also vary by location, and the notion that health-promoting bacteria reside in raw water has not been proved.

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