You will only live 3-4 days without water. Death from dehydration is psychologically and physically a very painfull way to go. You must keep hydrated, and ensure the water you consume is good to drink. Bacteria and parasites will make you very ill. That could be life threatening in serious survival situations.Water is one of [...]
Environmental concerns are part of our society’s daily consciousness. While most of us can’t tangibly recognize melting glaciers, rising sea levels, or holes in our atmosphere, we may be directly affected every time we run the tap. As early as ten years ago we as a society believed that local governments took the health and [...]
Water, one of the basic requirements for survival is facing a crisis. Unfortunately, one out of six people lack access to safe drinking water, while more than two, out of six lack adequate sanitation. Lack of strong institutions and agreements, changes within a basin, often give way to Trans boundary tensions finally leading to water [...]
We have all heard of the horror stories caused by drinking untreated water. When it comes to healthy living, water purification is at the top of everyone’s list. The easiest method to treat water is to boil it. If you are in an outdoor setting, such as a camping trip and the only water available [...]
So the debate goes on, bottled water vs tap water, with no clear winner in sight. Make no mistake about it, neither of these are the best solution, as both carry health dangers with them. Let me explain why. We seem these days to be caught up in the tap versus bottled water argument, but [...]
As all things develop, options increase. Water purification technology is no different. While the methods of water purification are varied, not all are created equal. Problems Associated with the Earlier Methods One of the oldest active methods of water purification is distillation. While not very advanced by any means, it set the standard for water [...]