Study: Holy Water Often Contaminated With Fecal Matter, Bacteria

[cleanhippie]

Beware the holy water. A new study finds it is often contaminated with fecal matter and bacteria.

According to Reuters, Vienna University researchers analyzed the water quality at 21 “holy springs” and 18 fonts at churches and chapels and concluded that people should not be drinking holy water.

“Of the holy springs investigated, only 14% met the microbiological and chemical requirements of national drinking water regulations,” the study states. “Considering results from sanitary inspections of the water catchments, no spring was assessed as a reliable drinking water source.”

Microbiologist Alexander Kirschner said people need to be warned about the dangers of contaminated holy water.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/09/23/study-holy-water-often-contaminated-with-fecal-matter-bacteria/

We already knew that the idea of magical water was full of shit...

[liberal N proud]

2. Do you know how many people don't wash their hands after they wipe their ass?

It is unbelievable!

The next time you reach out to shake someone's hand, consider this finding: A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.

Thirty-three percent didn't use soap, and 10 percent didn't wash their hands at all, according to the study, based on Michigan State University researchers' observations of more than 3,700 people in a college town's public restrooms.

http://www.ivillage.com/only-5-percent-restroom-patrons-wash-hands-properly-study-finds/4-a-538852

[KansDem]

3. How about restaurant employees?

Have you ever used a restaurant's rest room only to see a restaurant employee "finish his business" and leave directly to return to work?

[mysuzuki2]

4. Holy water contaminated with fecal matter!

Holy Shit!

[dimbear]

5. Serious advice. Enjoy the proximity of the divine.

Keep your paws out of that water.

[rug]

6. If this concerns you, don't take the mints from the bowl at the diner.