eli5: When people used wells for drinking water, how did they not get sick? Was there some type of filter or was the water just naturally clean? 559 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question91.45K January 29, 2023 0 Comments eli5: When people used wells for drinking water, how did they not get sick? Was there some type of filter or was the water just naturally clean? In: 6475 36 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted January 30, 2023 0 Comments The other answer is that they did get sick. there are lots of times when they dug wells too near outhouses or animal waste. Church records tell the tale of families with multiple deaths because of contaminated well water. You are viewing 1 out of 36 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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