Is Mexico a horrible place? It's nice. I've vacationed there countless times.

The main reason people say this is because there may be "parasites" or "toxins" in the water we're not ready for, or resistant against. And if we drink it, we may get really, really sick even die.

In the United States the water may be just as "sickening" (and maybe even worse). Read this excerpt directly from the EPA's website:

"Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants." Naturally some would argue that this is only reasonable, right?

But here's more,"Coliform bacteria are common in the environment and are generally not harmful. However, the presence of these bacteria in drinking water is usually a result of a problem with the treatment system or the pipes which distribute water, and indicates that the water may be contaminated with germs that can cause disease.

"Fecal Coliform and E coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms.

"Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.

"Cryptosporidium is a parasite that enters lakes and rivers through sewage and animal waste. It causes cryptosporidiosis, a mild gastrointestinal disease. However, the disease can be severe or fatal for people with severely weakened immune systems. EPA and CDC have prepared advice for those with severely compromised immune systems who are concerned about Cryptosporidium.

"Giardia lamblia is a parasite that enters lakes and rivers through sewage and animal waste. It causes gastrointestinal illness (e.g. diarrhea, vomiting, cramps)."

And how about that part about the parasite Cryptosporidium" being potentially fatal? And if you want to read the rest from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) website, just go here now:

EPA.gov/ogwdw/hfacts

Now you're probably thinking "That's just great Every time I turn around someone or something's out to get me" right? While this may be somewhat true, it does not mean that you have to allow yourself to become a victim. (How weak would you be then?)

In fact, my advice to you, is that you arm yourself in the same way someone would if they knew they were about to be "attacked" by a dangerous & deadly enemy. I mean, you wouldn't just sit back and let someone kill you, would you? Or lay a hand on your family, right?

So why allow "little critters" to kill you just because you either can't see them, or because you keep lying to yourself trying to convince yourself they aren't "really" there to begin with?