Water purification: The 5 WHYs
Water is a fundamental part of every living organism. A good number of living organisms have a greater percentage of their body mass consisting of water. The availability of water in human animal bodies aids the proper functioning of metabolic processes in the body and we can safely conclude that no human or animal can live without water.
Even though access to clean drinking water should be a basic human right, a growing number of regions face serious challenges with lack of drinking water resources especially due to climate change. The challenge of enabling access to clean and safe water is not only limited to developing countries but also developed countries in the East and West.
Such a dire need for water in the lives of humans and animals however, requires that only clean water be consumed as unclean water may pose its fair share of detrimental effects in the bodies of humans and animals. Today we look at 5 reasons why water purification is essential and has to be done before consumption.
- Extra Security
Almost all countries globally are furnished with municipal water treatment systems which are usually quite effective. However public water treatment is not infallible. There is an increasing numbers of incidents where water contaminants from sewage, heavy metals from old or faulty water pipes or residue from the use of industrial pesticides have found their way into the tap water. Tremendous weather conditions, such as heavy rainfall, can also put a strain on municipal water treatment facilities and impair their proper functioning
Therefore, it is not unreasonable to want an extra layer of security to supplement your local or municipal water treatment. You can do this by using a household water purification which can remove a wide range of impurities from the water and will help ensure that you will not end up drinking unsafe water.
- Removal of Contaminants
A wide range of contaminants find their way into the drinking water system and we often wonder how this happens when we have such “foolproof” water treatment systems. Heavy metals, pesticides, sewage and pathogenic contaminants often find their way into the water supply and as the municipal water treatment systems get old, it becomes virtually impossible to remove every trace of these unwanted contaminants from your drinking water.
The local water authorities in charge of the municipal water treatment regulates how much of a specific substance is acceptable for the water to contain. While water that lives up to these standards is usually considered safe to drink, it may actually not and you may have your own preference for how high a level of contaminants you feel comfortable having your drinking water contain. A private water purification lets you set your own limits.
- Protection of one’s health
Drinking water containing pathogenic substances (bacteria and viruses) can lead to serious health issues in both humans and animals. Diseases such as diarrhea, cholera and dysentery easily attack the body and are caused by the consumption of contaminated water. If you live in an area where such diseases are a risk, the most effective way to protect yourself is by using our Reverse Osmosis water purification system or EcoV-Tabs where the RO System cannot be installed.
The pore size of the membranes used for reverse osmosis is measured in nanometer, which is small enough to stop both virus and bacteria. In addition, reverse osmosis also removes common chemical contaminants, such as sodium, chloride, copper and lead. EcoV-Tabs eliminate pathogenic substances like bacteria and viruses and although the water may remain a little turbid compared to that passed through our reverse osmosis system, it will be free from any disease causing substances.
- Environmental Protection
As the whole world is advocating for “Going Green” you may also want to consider the amount of plastic material piling up in your backyard. With your own water purification system, you will be able to reduce a lot of unnecessary expenses on plastic containers that come with bottled mineral water. Generally, bottled water is considered to be convenient because it is portable. However, that convenience comes with problems and a high environmental cost. Costs such as pollution associated with the manufacturing of plastic, energy, and transportation, as well as extra water use, make bottled water an unsustainable choice for drinking water.
- Elimination of Bad taste and Odours
One of the most irritating things to ever happen to a thirsty person is them having to drink water with a very bad taste or smell. One of the culprits in municipal drinking water is chlorine which most industries use as a disinfectant. Inefficient water treatment systems may result in bad smelling or tasting drinking and turn some municipalities turn to using excess chlorine in order to cover the bad smell or taste. This causes the water to have a strong chloride smell making it unpalatable for drinking.
Water purification does not only help remove harmful contents but it also improve the taste, smell and visual appearance of your drinking water. It reduces the amount of chlorine, soil residue, and organic and inorganic substances.
All in all, water purification is an investment in your health, the environment and a smart way to reduce how much you are spending on bottled water.