Glacier water may contain concentrated levels of contaminates from airborne pollutants that accumulated in ice over time.

While it may be tempting, never drink water from a natural source that you haven’t purified.

Airborne pollutants include certain pesticides and emissions. Not only may the water contain pollutants but it may also have bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause severe illness.

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