Rainwater as a Safe Drinking Water

An Australian study said that drinking untreated rainwater is safe for the health. Researchers from Melbourne's Monash University looked at 300 homes that used rainwater as their primary drinking source.



The study confirms that expanded use of rainwater for many household purposes can be considered and in current times of drought, rainwater should be encouraged as a resource.

The study came amid growing concern about the environmental impact of bottled water products, which are often transported long distances and packaged in plastics which clogs landfills.