Forum Discussion

2oldman's avatar
2oldman
Explorer II
Dec 30, 2016

Water filling at dump station

I was waiting my turn in the dump line at South LaPosa (Quartzsite) when I saw a lady holding the dump water rinse hose to her beat up RV. I walked up and asked "How long are you going to be.. are you rinsing?" She said "No, I'm filling my fresh water."

Gulp. Someone actually stupid enough to be filling her fresh water with the dump rinse hose. I sternly replied "This is not fill water.. the fill water is over there" - pointing to the many open water spigots. She got nasty and said something like "thanks for the advice." Meanwhile there's now 4 rigs waiting in line.

The 'ranger' (the dump cop) was there so I told him. He spoke to her and she promptly packed up and left.

I've seen lots of things in my camping career, but filling your fresh water from the dump water is a first.
Seeking Advice
  • ksg5000's avatar
    ksg5000
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2016
    Darwin Principle? Once had a two very young kids from adjacent campsite playing with my black water hose. The neighbor parents were young using a tent. When I pointed out what the "black water" hose contained they were upset at me. Go figure.
  • OLYLEN's avatar
    OLYLEN
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2016
    Not to justify her actions but, other than the delivery hose which who know where its been, the water is from the same piping system.

    LEN
  • tvman44's avatar
    tvman44
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2016
    agree, just the hose is in question.
    OLYLEN wrote:
    Not to justify her actions but, other than the delivery hose which who know where its been, the water is from the same piping system.

    LEN
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Dec 30, 2016
    OLYLEN wrote:
    Not to justify her actions but, other than the delivery hose which who know where its been, the water is from the same piping system.

    LEN


    I think that's the point.
  • Canadian_Rainbi's avatar
    Canadian_Rainbi
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2016
    OLYLEN wrote:
    Not to justify her actions but, other than the delivery hose which who know where its been, the water is from the same piping system.

    LEN


    Not necessarily; some remote RV sites have their own treatment plant and use the "treated" non potable potable water for such things as watering gardens and rinsing you black and grey dumps.
  • Boon_Docker's avatar
    Boon_Docker
    Explorer III
    Dec 30, 2016
    ^ Exactly right. Some dump station use water directly from the well (which is not chlorinated) for rinsing, while the potable spigot has been chlorinated etc.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Dec 30, 2016
    Canadian Rainbirds wrote:
    OLYLEN wrote:
    Not to justify her actions but, other than the delivery hose which who know where its been, the water is from the same piping system.

    LEN


    Not necessarily; some remote RV sites have their own treatment plant and use the "treated" non potable potable water for such things as watering gardens and rinsing you black and grey dumps.
    True, but those would be the exception rather than the rule, and should be labeled as "Non-Potable Water".

    All in all, not the best place to fill one's drinking water.
  • korbe's avatar
    korbe
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2016
    Even though the water most likely comes from the same source, the brown stuff that is stuck to the end of the hose is enough to keep my hands as far from that end as possible.
  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2016
    Boon Docker wrote:
    ^ Exactly right. Some dump station use water directly from the well (which is not chlorinated) for rinsing, while the potable spigot has been chlorinated etc.


    In my experience the only time a well is chlorinated is if it tests positive for Coliform or some other contaminant. And once that's cleared out there's no further treatment is necessary.

    Not defending using the dump station hose, though - that's nasty and a good way to get the runs or worse.

About RV Tips & Tricks

Looking for advice before your next adventure? Look no further.25,102 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 17, 2025