Is it OK to bathe in a river?
Is it OK to bathe in a river? Depending on the river you're running, it's sometimes appropriate to bathe in the river (always with biodegradable soap). It's chilly—think of it like a cold, invigorating shower—but, on a sunny day, it's worth the effort.
Do people wash their clothes in rivers?
Indeed, early civilisations often found themselves laboriously washing clothes down by the local river, a tiring yet effective method still practised in many areas today, where one can observe extensive washing taking place at popular locations including the banks of the Ganges and Lake Victoria.