Why should stream water be treated before drinking at camp?

To remove germs that can make you sick.

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  1. To add minerals
  2. To make it taste colder
  3. To remove germs that can make you sick ✔

Why: Water from streams, rivers, or lakes should be properly treated before use for safety.

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Answer: To remove germs that can make you sick. Water from streams, rivers, or lakes should be properly treated before use for safety.

  1. Scouting America: Camping www.scouting.org/merit-badges/camping
    Water from streams, rivers or lakes should be properly treated before use.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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