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"E" wrote in message ... EXCEPT you all seem to be assuming this water has been treated somehow, and not water that comes directly out of an extra well in their yard that goes untreated and is just there to supply the extra needed to water the yard. If it is treated and/or city water, and the water has been running for a while, I see no problem. if the water had been sitting in the hose for a while, there is the potential for chemicals in the hose material leaching out into the water. depending on the chemical, how long you let the water run to cool it off, it may pose a problem. if the water is untreated, there could be some very big problems. Edith B.S. Water Resources (but I've been a Geologist for all my jobs...) Which I guess is why the husband wanted to make the point it was an already running hose, the water wasn't sitting in it. If he could guarantee us he saw the hose was attached to a hose bib, and the house in his beach neighborhood doesn't have "dirty water" hookups for garden watering, then I'd guess he'd be pretty much home free. (Here in California I haven't run into a residential neighborhood that has that hookup to conserve water, but I tend to be more familiar with older neighborhoods.) I'd also assume one who left their child with a dad probably isn't the type to worry that one drink out of a possibly lead leaching hose that has been running will give a child brain damage. -- Edith oht nak "dragonlady" wrote in message ... In article , (Beeswing) wrote: My husband wants me to clarify that it was only one hose at only one house and the water was already running. For what it's worth. (As far as I'm concerned: Absolutely nothing.) We await your wise guidance, members of mkm. beeswing Actually, I think that IS worth something: I had visions of your husband walking up to a stranger's house and turning on the outside water hose to give the kids a drink of water! I drink out of hoses all the time, and would have no concerns about the safety. In fact, I LIKE the way it feels to drink water out of a running hose, but I'm told I'm odd in many ways. The water is the same as the water that comes into your sink, and, if you've let the water run for a while, chances of there being anything nasty to drink are pretty remote. I don't know if I would pick up a strangers' hose, but suspect that if I were with thirsty kids, and the water was already running, and it didn't involve any serious trespassing (didn't have to open a gate or anything) -- I'd probably have done the same thing that your husband did. meh -- Children won't care how much you know until they know how much you care |
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MarjiG wrote:
It also appears that neither you or the other mom had previously felt strongly enough to instruct the kids not to drink from hoses. I also haven't instructed my child not to sit on a cactus, but that doesn't mean it's because I don't feel strongly about it. It's because I haven't been in the situation before to bring it up. beeswing |
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Edith wrote:
[MarjiG wrote] I suspect the walk itself, not to mention the beach, exposed her to far more danger than the hose. good point! Actually, we live in a very safe area for walking. Most of it is trails in park lands. Any street walking includes sidewalks. beeswing |
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"Jeff Utz" wrote in message
... Bottled water is not all it is cracked up to be. That's for sure! Every so often the local news does a consumer's report item on where the bottled water comes from. In many cases it comes out of the tap, goes in the bottle, off to the store, and you pay a whole lot for what you already have [around here the only potable water seems to be city water unless you can stomach the sulpher water]. -Aula --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.505 / Virus Database: 302 - Release Date: 7/30/03 |
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On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 21:39:47 EDT, "Jeff Utz"
wrote: Bottled water is not all it is cracked up to be. Just saw a news report of an increase in cavities in young children because they were drinking bottled water. -- Daye Momma to Jayan EDD 11 Jan 2004 |
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"Daye" wrote in message ... On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 21:39:47 EDT, "Jeff Utz" wrote: Bottled water is not all it is cracked up to be. Just saw a news report of an increase in cavities in young children because they were drinking bottled water. I have read reports that is because several brands of bottled water are not out of the tap and, therefore, do not have added fluoride. Talk about mixed blessings! -Aula --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.505 / Virus Database: 302 - Release Date: 7/30/03 |
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