Can You Actually Drink Glacier Water?

Glacier water sure looks alluring. With its crystal clear appearance and cool temperature, what could be more refreshing? 

Sourced from glaciers, which are slow-moving masses of ice, the water is collected from the melt-off that occurs as glaciers move or melt during warmer weather. 

Glacier Water: Delicious or Dangerous?

But, is glacier water safe to drink? The short answer is no, even though that seems a little counter-intuitive.