XGhozt 410 Posted June 11, 2010 I had no idea.. this is crazy. I couldn't even imagine what it's like. You just don't think about it until you see documentary's like this. Hulu - Vanguard: World's Toilet Crisis - Watch the full episode now. People in India, literally take a shit in the lake, and get their drinking water from the same place. And There's a lake there, that bubbles and doesn't move because of all the shit and methane gas floating up. Share this post Link to post
Speedskater 167 Posted June 11, 2010 Wow... The general public only know that conditions are bad in areas. But I mean dang I still find out stuff like this every once and a while Share this post Link to post
Monki 478 Posted June 11, 2010 That is just horrible negligence. I can't help but feel appalled and yet the locals there all find it part of the daily routine.. Share this post Link to post
aNiMe_FrEaK_ 40 Posted June 11, 2010 The Ganges River in India contains 60,000 faecal matter per 100 ml, 120 times the amount that is considered not safe for bathing. (500 faecal coliforms per 100ml) The river is used for bathing, purification, holy and spiritual purposes, bathroom, and as drinking water for millions of people. Share this post Link to post
Speedskater 167 Posted June 11, 2010 that just made me sick to my stomach Share this post Link to post
GhoztMan 219 Posted June 11, 2010 This is just horrible, to think that even in modern times people still live like this. It really makes me feel privileged to live like I do. Share this post Link to post
Speedskater 167 Posted June 12, 2010 Yeah it's some what shocking what some people take for granted... this case a toilet. Share this post Link to post
Major Zhuinden 128 Posted June 13, 2010 Well I am glad we are civilized and have the opportunity to live in such an advanced realm of technology. Now let's carry on with our everyday problems that hit us all the time, like relationship drama! Of course in the meantime I don't realize that the ability to drink tap water and using the toilet is not as natural as it seems. xD Share this post Link to post
aNiMe_FrEaK_ 40 Posted June 13, 2010 Well I am glad we are civilized and have the opportunity to live in such an advanced realm of technology. Now let's carry on with our everyday problems that hit us all the time, like relationship drama! Of course in the meantime I don't realize that the ability to drink tap water and using the toilet is not as natural as it seems. xD It's not recommended to drink tap water, you know. There are tons of filthy little micro organisms swimming about in it that can be potentially harmful. Filtered water is much more clean. Share this post Link to post
Major Zhuinden 128 Posted June 13, 2010 They say tap water is also cleaned and filtered and whatever. Maybe in the US they are lazy to clean it, but here that's done. :o But of course, if you filter it, it's surely cleaner, but I won't get a waterfilterer just right now. :o Share this post Link to post
XGhozt 410 Posted June 17, 2010 I have a built in water filter in my fridge. Share this post Link to post
Q2BPWN3D 1 Posted November 18, 2010 meh there all imbreeds who cares if they drink dirty water when they are dirty them selves its there tradition to marry there first cousins and have children with them to all Indians reading this post no racism intended im just telling it like it is Share this post Link to post
BroKeNBoX 19 Posted November 18, 2010 Actually, water treatment plants in the US filter their water through river sand to clean it. Share this post Link to post