I'm within (unhappy to do it) walking distance of a lake, water table is high here, and the creeks are running. I've also got rain-water collection that is normally used for the garden.
Primitive works, if it filters well. Boiling also works, after the big chunks are out.
You are correct that country boys can survive.
/johnny
18 posted on 11/20/2012 8:22:08 PM PST by JRandomFreeper
(Gone Galt)