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This is a misconception, in reality the drinking water is about as safe for you as the cider. Both are riskier than most first worlders are comfortable with
You’re probably right on the second point, but the unboiled drinking water is as safe as the cider/ale? I would expect toxic metals/inorganic compounds, especially in the water near human settlements but I think I would chose that type of poisoning over girardia or dysentery.