Kitzur SA 109:9, Mayim Shelanu and "Shomeir Mitzvah Lo Yeida Davar Ra"

[Richard]

The Kitzur SA 109:9 says not to worry about throwing out water due to either

• A death [in the neighborhood]
Or
• The T'kufah [Equinox]

However, L'Chatchilah, one should put a needle [Machat] in that water.

The Metzudah edition p. 761 fn 6 cites Rema Y"D 116 to also NOT draw water at the time of the vernal equinox.

And that many later Pos'kim are lenient.

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Questions:
1. What is the origin of the concern about the water during a T'kufah?

2. Would keeping it covered [EG Tzamid Pasil] help?
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Shalom and Best Regards,
RRW

MISTAKES are always forgivable
If you have the courage to admit them.