They aren't perfect, but water treatment systems will do much to mitigate any presence of disease. There are federal and state standards and regular testing of water supplies.
(There are biological contaminants in any surface water, so you need treatment whether humans are peeing in it or not.)
Edit: Oops, they are dumping treated water. The 4 ppb in a sister comment makes a good case though.
(There are biological contaminants in any surface water, so you need treatment whether humans are peeing in it or not.)
Edit: Oops, they are dumping treated water. The 4 ppb in a sister comment makes a good case though.