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Clean water is imperative for survival, but that being said, so many people still don’t have access to it.
It is said that a human being can live for up to three weeks on nothing, but being completely dehydrated will cause them to become very weak and completely incapable of functioning. Human beings cannot live a single day or two due to the lack of water; in fact, if they do not have it, they will become very weak. If they do this, they become severely dehydrated; even if they can breathe, they will go into shock and become unconscious. Water truly is a primary necessity.
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Right now, there are 2.1 billion people who do not have access to safe drinking water within their home. In New York, 8.3 million people have been exposed to water contaminants and in India, 63 million people are forced to consume water from sources that are not safe. So why is clean water so important?
Clean Water Provides Nourishment
Water is essential to life. Water is the number one source of nutrition. The human body is made up of 60% water and this is a clear indication of how important water is in general. Human beings need to be hydrated so that their bodies can function properly. Water helps to keep your organs healthy, and it helps your blood to keep a very healthy consistency.
Preventing Disease
It can cause a number of diseases if people do not have access to water that is safe and clean. Hepatitis A, typhoid, and even cholera are all major medical conditions, and they all stem from contaminated water. Clean water is essential as it helps people to stay safe from disease and it also helps them to maintain good health too.
Ridding the Body of Toxins
Clean, safe water is ideal for helping the body remove toxins from its system. It doesn’t matter whether this is from a parasite or whether it is from a bacterial source because contaminated water stops the body from being able to maintain itself at a high level and this can lead to a number of health issues.
Food Production
It is also crucial that fresh water is used in the production of food. When it comes to the general production of food, clean water is truly an essential ingredient. If water used to water crops or grain is tainted, then it can cause the spread of diseases and bacteria. This would also affect food production. It will then spread to anyone who is exposed to any kind of food that is fresh. It is important that water that is used for any kind of agricultural purpose comes from a source that is both clean and very pure.
Improved Sanitation
Clean water isn’t just essential for drinking and food production. It’s also required for sanitation purposes. If you wash your clothing with dirty water, you can expose yourself to infection. The same is the case when it comes to cooking and various other tasks that are a huge, integral part of our lives.
It's easy to understand how vital it is to have clean water, but unfortunately, so many people don't have it, and it needs to be changed. Watson Wells offers a full line of water treatment services for both residential and commercial customers. Change begins with all of us. Visit our website today to find out how you can access the cleanest and safest water for your home or business.