Surprisingly, nearly 29% of the world's population has no access to uncontaminated drinking water. While this isn't a huge problem for many, many of us are unaware of the effects of drinking unfiltered water. In this content, you'll give an overview of it and see what's bad about unfiltered water and why it's not healthy.
Water sources are polluted by industrial, agricultural, human and animal waste. In addition, water treatment and distribution plants sometimes encounter harmful by-products that also contribute to pollution.
Disease From Contaminated Water
There are some harmful diseases that are transmitted through drinking water, including diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, dysentery, typhoid, and more. Due to lack of medical and sanitation facilities, impure water can contaminate water when mixed with safe water. These diseases can be cured with proper medical facilities and supplies. However, if left untreated, the situation can get worse and can even lead to the death of the victim.
What Are Alternatives To Drink Tap Water?
Filters and bottled water are about the same in terms of safety and cleanliness. There are four main types:
Activated carbon, which can remove certain organic pollutants
An ion exchange unit that removes minerals such as calcium and magnesium that harden water.
Reverse osmosis unit to remove nitrates, sodium pesticides and petrochemicals.
A distillation unit that boils water and condenses steam, producing distilled water.
If you invest in a filter, choose one that removes the specific contaminants you are concerned about. Also make sure the filter is independently certified by a public health and safety organization or similar. Finally, maintain the filter at least as recommended by the manufacturer.
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