Caring for water is intrinsically caring for life
Water is the most important liquid on earth. Without water, our earth would be empty. Our global water supply is running out because of pollution. We must conserve and protect water. Polluted water can cause many water borne diseases and have many negative effects to our society. Many people can catch diseases through drinking water from microbial pollutants in sewage waste. We need to conserve and preserve water. We need to raise awareness of the importance of water in our lives. By saving our water, we are saving ourselves.
Introducing the key life player?
Next to air (oxygen), water is the most essential element to human life. The human body needs water in order to survive. Water is essential to the functioning of every single cell and organ system in the human body. Water makes up greater than 2/3 of the weight of the human body; the brain is 75% water, blood is 83% water, bones are 22% water, muscles are 75% water, and the lungs are 90% water. True health cannot occur without proper hydration of the body.
Water is ideally supposed to be having a neutral pH of 7 to be certified as pure. Anything which alters the ideal characteristics of water like colour, consistency or pH to name a few is termed a contaminant. Some of these contaminants are extremely deleterious for the biological system and hence, their presence needs to be evaluated. How frequently do we notice, change in the taste of water we drink, or the quality of water used for washing, or develop pale health post drinking water from certain areas? The quality of water changes even with seasons in certain parts of the country, and with India being a tropical region, consumption of water becomes a necessity all through the year, keeping away the fact that a daily consumption of 7-8 glasses of water is warranted. Drinking water is also used for multiple purposes like cooking, sanitation, etc.
Why Water Testing?
Water testing allows us to know about the problems of the water supply. Contaminated water can cause water borne diseases which may be harmful for our lives. Though most of the potable water supplied is essentially treated, chances of contamination still prevails from various modes, like the water transport medium, storage facility time-period, natural disasters, etc. So, water testing has got prime importance in our day to day life. By testing water, we can arrive at an appropriate treatment system suitable for our needs.
Water, apart from being used for consumption, also plays a vital role in many manufacturing units, industries and establishments. The quality of water used will definitely affect the grade of the final product, and hence testing for the quality of this essential unit becomes imperative. This initial testing will go a long way in ensuring quality of the final product, prevention from health risks, etc.
Who Needs Water Testing?
Unfortunately, not all water quality problems can be easily detected without proper testing. The water may look good but may actually be unsuitable for the specific application you are using it for. Proper sampling, testing and interpretation of the results are required to determine the suitability of your water supply and identify any problems it may have.