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10 Benefits of Drinking Water
1. Allow your Body to Work Effectively
To ensure that your body functions properly, you need to drink an adequate amount of water per day. So, it is always advised that you should drink a lot of water at least 8 ounces per day.
Regular intake of water can improve the digestive system and allow you to stay healthy
If you drink an adequate amount of water you would improve your concentration and cognition
You can experience a balance in your mood and emotions if you drink water
Drinking water can increase blood flow & oxygen in the brain and can help in maintaining memory function as well
2. Enhance the Metabolism
Regular intake of water would helps increase your metabolism and assists in improving the digestive system.
3. Helps Fighting Skin Disorder
Helps in fighting skin disorders like dry skin, wrinkles, eczema, and many others.
4. Help you Stay Moisturized
Skin needs water to stay moisturized and helps maintain the elasticity of the skin and at the same time prevent dryness of the skin as well.
5. Maintain Neutral pH
Drink enough water to maintain the neutral pH of 7 in the body
6. Reduces Risk of Cancer
Various research said that drinking an adequate amount of water can reduce the risk of colon cancer, bladder cancer, and even breast cancer and can even prevent it from forming.
7. Helps you Elevate your Mood
Drinking water can help in preventing muscle cramps as well as lubricating the joints in your body and can even elevate your mood and make you happy.
8. Lose weight
Drinking a lot of water can help you lose body weight and maintain a proper physique by removing the by-products of fat.
9. Flush Out Body Waste
Drinking a lot of water (in an adequate amount) can even help in flushing out the waste and bacteria from your body. It also helps your digestive system to properly function.
10. Reduce Joint Pain
Remaining hydrated can easily reduce the pain in your joints and this is possible because it keeps the cartilage soft.
The Risks of Contaminants in Municipal Water
It is estimated that contaminated water and poor sanitation cause 30,000 deaths around the world every day
Domestic wastewater contains high quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, traditional fertilizer compounds. It has been said that it takes the equivalent of 53 million barrels of oil – worth more than U.S. $1 billion – to replace nutrients yearly discarded in U.S. sewage with fossil fuel-based fertilizers.
Common contaminants include:
1. Bacteria and Viruses:
Pathogens in water can cause gastrointestinal diseases, flu-like symptoms, and other health issues.
2. Chemicals:
Industrial and agricultural runoff can introduce harmful chemicals into water sources, potentially causing long-term health problems.
3. Heavy Metals:
Water contaminated with heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and mercury can have severe health consequences, especially in children.
4. Sediments and Particles:
Turbid water can clog pipes and reduce water quality, leading to various problems.
The 2019 classification of contaminants in drinking water by the EPA comprises 88 standards for microorganisms, chemicals, and radionuclides. There are currently six groups as follows:
Microorganisms, including Cryptosporidium, Giardia lamblia, and Viruses (enteric)
Disinfectants, including Haloacetic acids, Chlorite, and Bromate
Disinfection byproducts, including Chloramines, Chlorine dioxide, and Chlorine
Inorganic chemicals, including Nitrate, Lead, Fluoride, Copper, Chromium, Cadmium, and Arsenic
Organic chemicals, including Dioxin, Vinyl Chloride, Carbofuran, Alachlor, Acrylamide, and Benzene
Radionuclides, including Radium 226 and Radium 228 Combined, Alpha Particles, Beta Particles, and Uranium
The Quality of GWI
GWI supplies water to the various communities through two main sources, namely; well water from ‘A’ and ‘B’ sand wells and surface water from rivers, creeks, springs and canals. These sources have inherent characteristics which require respective treatment and monitoring to address the following parameters: pH, turbidity, color, iron, aluminum, total coliforms and E. Coli etc.
GWI has 24 treatment plants which supplies water to 45% of its customers along the coast and 137 wells (and growing) from which water is distributed directly to the network without first passing through a treatment facility.
A GWI Water Quality Report (source: https://guyanawaterinc.com/water-quality )
Only “7 out of the 24 plants (i.e. 29%) are fully compliant with the WHO drinking water guidelines”
“10 plants (41.7%) are non-compliant with iron”
“Surface water plants (Bartica, Shelterbelt, L.P.C, Mckenzie, West Watooka and Wisroc) are non-compliant with pH and Aluminium”
“Three (3) plants had fluctuating microbial quality”
4 pump stations “Amsterdam, Sharma, Noitgedacht and Eversham pump stations have presented contamination”
Extracted from GWI May 2018 quality report https://guyanawaterinc.com/monthly-water-quality-reports
How Our Products Make a Difference
Our water filtration products are designed to address these risks and provide you with clean, safe drinking water. Here's how our solutions can make a difference:
1. Effective Filtration:
Our advanced filtration technology removes harmful contaminants, ensuring your water is pure and safe to drink.
2. Better Taste and Clarity:
Filtered water tastes better and looks clearer, making it more enjoyable to drink and cook with.
3. Improved Health:
With our filtration systems, you can reduce the risks associated with contaminated water and enjoy better health and well-being.
4. Environmental Benefits:
By using our products, you contribute to reducing plastic waste from bottled water, making an eco-friendly choice.
5. Cost Savings:
Investing in our water filtration systems can save you money in the long run by eliminating the need for bottled water.
Conclusion
Clean, safe drinking water is essential for your health and overall quality of life. Contaminated water can pose serious risks, but our water filtration products are here to make a difference. With our solutions, you can enjoy the many benefits of clean water and protect your health and the environment.