cap n chris
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It is quite common to see cavers drinking from the spring situated in the valley below the entrance to Goatchurch Cavern in West Twin Brook Valley. It is also common to hear leaders suggesting that the water is fine to drink and thereby increasing the numbers of people who do so.
Since the reopening of access to West Twin Brook Adit this practice should cease since the water welling up in the spring is affected by visitors to WTBA.
"It was OK to drink last time, therefore it's always OK to drink" is not applicable and yet seems to be widely believed. The spring water seeps through a lot of organic detritus before it appears; yeugh! :shock:
Since the reopening of access to West Twin Brook Adit this practice should cease since the water welling up in the spring is affected by visitors to WTBA.
"It was OK to drink last time, therefore it's always OK to drink" is not applicable and yet seems to be widely believed. The spring water seeps through a lot of organic detritus before it appears; yeugh! :shock: