Is your drinking water safe? Do you often catch yourself asking that?
Safe drinking water is something we often take for granted, until a crisis like the Sungai Kim Kim water pollution in March 2019, makes us wonder what chemicals could be lurking in our pipes and taps.
Around 6,000 people were affected by the water pollution where students from schools in the Pasir Gudang area began complaining of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, which led to the temporary closure of the schools in the area. While it is worth noting that Sungai Kim Kim is now rehabilitated, you should still remain vigilant about the contaminants that might be in your pipes, faucets, or local water supply.
Two hydrogens, one oxygen
Let’s start with what we already know. At school, we were taught that water needs three simple atoms to exist – two hydrogens and one oxygen. These atoms bond to make the molecule H2O.
Now consider that the cells of our bodies contain mostly water content, as much as 75% of our bodies depending on our age and other factors. For every amount of water lost when we breathe, sweat, urine, and defecate, if we do not replace the water we lose, we become dehydrated.
Since we depend on drinking water, it is important to know what’s actually in there. Here’s what you should know and how you can stay safe when drinking that glass of water.
Is your drinking water safe?
Next to the air we breathe, water is the most abundant compound on earth and also the most important thing on earth for sustaining life.
However, with the advent of the industrial revolution, clean drinking water that is free from contamination has become scarce. Approximately, 1.1 billion people lack the access to clean water and safe water supplies, resulting in over 5 million people dying annually from water-related diseases.
So how do you ensure that your drinking water is safe from contamination and pollution?
Water contamination is caused by many factors; among them is contamination from rusty pipes. Galvanised steel pipes have a service life of about 30 to 50 years. However, replacement for these pipes can be costly and complicated. Despite the best efforts of the government, corroding water pipes are a common feature all over the world. The rust that accumulates over time is a major reason for murky water in taps across the country.
Keep you and your family safe from rust-contaminated water with Bio Pure. Elken Bio Pure is an award-winning water purification system that uses an advanced 5-stage Reverse Osmosis (RO) Purification System to purify water. This process eliminates all types of water contaminants, including rust, bacteria, and viruses! Protect your family from contamination. Water is life. Make every drop count.
