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Turn Key · 05-25-2006, 12:20 AM

I may be a bit confused here. Are we talking about "piped" water at these parks or water from other sources (lakes, creeks & rivers)? I know that Dinosaur Valley, Pedernales Falls and Enchanted Rock all have piped in water and it's either treated "on site" or comes from a city water system. Either way, it's safe to drink (even though I would agree that the water at Dino does not taste the best :rolleyes: ).

Don't really know why you'd want to but I assume you could use a filter bottle on any other water source and be safe. I can understand your concern if all you've seen is the Trinity River. Not the best example of a Texas river, particularly in the DFW area. I will add that a great deal of effort has been put into correcting this. Have seen some improvement in the Ft. Worth area over the last few years and am hoping that it will continue.

Hope this has helped and happy camping!

05-25-2006, 12:20 AM	#3
Turn Key Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 535	Re: Filtering water I may be a bit confused here. Are we talking about "piped" water at these parks or water from other sources (lakes, creeks & rivers)? I know that Dinosaur Valley, Pedernales Falls and Enchanted Rock all have piped in water and it's either treated "on site" or comes from a city water system. Either way, it's safe to drink (even though I would agree that the water at Dino does not taste the best :rolleyes: ). Don't really know why you'd want to but I assume you could use a filter bottle on any other water source and be safe. I can understand your concern if all you've seen is the Trinity River. Not the best example of a Texas river, particularly in the DFW area. I will add that a great deal of effort has been put into correcting this. Have seen some improvement in the Ft. Worth area over the last few years and am hoping that it will continue. Hope this has helped and happy camping! __________________ Turn Key, DW and Pepsi & Cherry, The Camping Boston Terriers '03 Chevy 2500HD, 4X4, X-Cab, Long Bed '04 K-Z "Durango", 275RK ("Sunday Haus II") Twin Kayaks, "The Ride" by Wilderness Systems North Central Texas, Where The West Begins!