You must not get out very much if you think parents don’t let their children play outside. So much misinformation being spouted off.

Norway and Sweden have artic climates. Similar to Alaska, I know people in the back country drink straight from Glacial streams. Less chance of bacteria in colder climates.

Its the same in the Alps and many mountain ranges across the US.

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