At least 55% of our bodies are made of water. The surface of the Earth, on the other hand, is 71% water. With water being so necessary, yet at the same time, a common substance in our ecosystem, do we need to conserve it? Here are 10 reasons why you should: 1.      Water is a scarce and finite resource. Believe it or not, while 71% of our earth is covered in water, only 3% of it is fresh water. Out of that 3%, only 1% is available, the remaining 2% being locked in glaciers and ice caps. This means that 1% alone must sustain an entire planet of inhabitants including humans, animals, and plant-life alike. Fresh water is not a renewable resource. The more the population grows, the less we will have if we don’t conserve it. 2.      Water is necessary for life. The reason to conserve water is as obvious as this. We need water to survive. We need it not only to sustain us but our way of living. The food that we eat, the crops, the livestock, all depends on water to be viable for future consumption.In the United States alone, half of all the water that the country has is used to raise animals. That means only half is for human consumption, some of which is not even for drinking. Without enough water, we would have to focus on other sustainable food sources, like insects and bugs. While that is possible, it is always better to focus on what you can do to sustain our current way of living for the long haul. 3.      Wasting water increases the value of other commodities. With water being scarcer, it becomes harder to produce certain commodities that need it. As a consequence, certain commodities will become scarce or priced at higher rates. 4.      It is a cost reducing measure. Water conservation means choosing the right options to reduce the use of water. The less we use water, the less money and energy we spend in processing and having it transported in our homes, hospitals, and other establishments. 5.      It ensures that it can be continually used for recreational purposes. We have plenty of uses for freshwater other than drinking and bathing. There are recreational sports, spas, and other similar activities involving water or requiring water for maintenance. If water is not conserved, it is possible that in the near future, there will no longer be recreational activities […]

1994 was the year that federally mandated low-flow showerheads, faucets, and toilets started to appear on the scene in significant numbers. How can you conform to the standards and help increase energy efficiency in your home? At Home On average, 10 gallons per day of your water footprint (or 14% of your indoor use) is lost to leaks. Short of installing new water-efficient fixtures, one of the easiest, most effective ways to cut your footprint is by repairing leaky faucets and toilets. If you use a low-flow showerhead, you can save 15 gallons of water during a 10-minute shower. Every time you shave minutes off your use of hot water, you also save energy and keep dollars in your pocket. It takes about 70 gallons of water to fill a bathtub, so showers are generally the more water-efficient way to bathe. All of those flushes can add up to nearly 20 gallons a day down the toilet. If you still have a standard toilet, which uses close to 3.5 gallons a flush, you can save by retrofitting or filling your tank with something that will displace some of that water, such as a brick. Most front-loading washing machines are energy- and water-efficient, using just over 20 gallons a load, while most top-loading machines, unless they are energy-efficient, use 40 gallons per load. Nearly 22% of indoor home water use comes from doing laundry. Save water by making sure to adjust the settings on your machine to the proper load size. Dishwashing is a relatively small part of your water footprint—less than 2% of indoor use—but there are always ways to conserve. Using a machine is actually more water efficient than hand washing, especially if you run full loads. Energy Star dishwashers use about 4 gallons of water per load, and even standard machines use only about 6 gallons. Hand washing generally uses about 20 gallons of water each time. Yards and Pools Nearly 60% of a person’s household water footprint can go toward lawn and garden maintenance. Climate counts—where you live plays a role in how much water you use, especially when it comes to tending to a yard. The average pool takes 22,000 gallons of water to fill, and if you don’t cover it, hundreds of gallons of water per month can be lost due to evaporation. Diet The water it takes to produce the average American diet alone—approximately

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Why We Should Care About Saving Water Since 71% of the earth is covered in water, some people can’t help but wonder: Why should we conserve? Here are a few important facts about water on this planet from the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation: Ninety-seven percent of all water on the earth is salt water, which is not suitable for drinking. Only 3% of water on Earth is fresh water, and only 0.5% is available for drinking. The other 2.5% of fresh water is locked in ice caps, glaciers, the atmosphere, soil, or under the earth’s surface, or is too polluted for consumption. With growing population rates and such a small percentage of all the water on Earth fit for consumption, it only makes sense that we must preserve and conserve this precious resource.  Water conservation means using our limited water supply wisely and caring for it properly. Since each of us depends on water to sustain life, it is our responsibility to learn more about water conservation and how we can help keep our sources pure and safe for generations to come.  In other words, water conservation is not a job that is reserved for scientists, hydrologists, foresters, wildlife managers, city planners, farmers, or mine owners. Instead, it is up to each and every one of us to conserve water. Reasons to Conserve Water Below are some of the main reasons it is important to conserve water. It minimizes the effects of drought and water shortages. Even though our need for fresh water sources is always increasing because of population and industry growth, the supply we have stays constant. Even though water eventually returns to Earth through the water cycle, it’s not always returned to the same spot, or in the same quantity and quality. By reducing the amount of water we use, we can better protect against future drought years. It guards against rising costs and political conflict. Failing to conserve water can eventually lead to a lack of an adequate water supply, which can have drastic consequences. These include rising costs, reduced food supplies, health hazards, and political conflict. It helps to preserve our environment. Reducing our water usages reduces the energy required to process and deliver it to homes, businesses, farms, and communities, which, in turn, helps to reduce pollution and conserve fuel resources. It makes water available for recreational purposes. It’s not just swimming pools, spas, and golf courses that we have to

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All plants and animals need water to survive. There can be no life on earth without water. Why is water so important? Because 60 percent of our body weight is made up of water. Our bodies use water in all the cells, organs, and tissues, to help regulate body temperature and maintain other bodily functions. Because our bodies lose water through breathing, sweating, and digestion, it’s crucial to rehydrate and replace water by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. Let’s look at all the ways water impacts our lives… Water helps by creating saliva Water is the main component of saliva. It’s critical for breaking down solid food and keeping your mouth healthy. If you find your mouth is drier than usual, increase your water intake. If that doesn’t work, see your doctor It regulates body temperature Staying hydrated is critical to maintaining a normal body temperature. Our bodies lose water when we sweat, and in hot environments. Sweat keeps our bodies cool, but our body temperatures will go up if we don’t replenish the water we lose. That lack of water causes dehydration, which in turn causes levels of electrolytes and plasma to drop Water aids cognitive functions Proper hydration is crucial to staying in good cognitive shape. Research has shown that inadequate water intake can negatively impact our focus, alertness, and short-term memory Water protects the tissues, spinal cord, and joints Water helps lubricate and cushion our joints, spinal cord, and tissues. This helps us to be more physically active and reduces the discomfort caused by conditions such as arthritis It helps excrete the waste in our bodies through perspiration, urination, and defecation Our bodies use water to sweat, urinate, and pass healthy bowel movements. We all need water to replenish fluids lost from sweating. We also need water in our systems to have healthy stools and avoid constipation. Drinking enough water helps our kidneys to work more efficiently  thus preventing kidney stones Water maximizes our physical performance Drinking plenty of water while working out, taking part in sports, or just being on the move, is essential.  Keeping ourselves hydrated also affects our strength, power, and endurance It helps to boost our energy levels Drinking water helps to boost our metabolic rate. This boost has a positive impact on our energy levels. Drinking 500 milliliters of water can boost the metabolic rate by 30 percent in both men and women, one study has found.

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How to Conserve Water Always turn taps off tightly so they do not drip. Promptly repair any leaks in and around your taps. (One leak can waste several thousand litres of water per year.) Use an aerator and/or a water flow-reducer attachment on your tap to reduce your water usage. When hand-washing dishes, never run water continuously. Wash dishes in a partially filled sink and then rinse them using the spray attachment on your tap. If you have an electric dishwasher, use it only to wash full loads, and use the shortest cycle possible. Many dishwashers have a conserver/water-miser cycle. When brushing your teeth, turn the water off while you are actually brushing. Use short bursts of water for cleaning your brush. (This saves about 80% of the water normally used.) When washing or shaving, partially fill the sink and use that water rather than running the tap continuously. (This saves about 60% of the water normally used.) Use short bursts of water to clean razors. Use either low-flow shower heads or adjustable flow-reducer devices on your shower heads. (They reduce flow by at least 25%.) You can reduce water usage by 40% to 50% by installing low-flush toilets. Wash only full loads in your washing machine. Use the shortest cycle possible for washing clothes, and use the “suds-saver” feature if your machine has one. Use only cleaning products that will not harm the environment when they are washed away after use. Look for “environmentally friendly” products when shopping. Lawns and gardens require only 5 millimetres of water per day during warm weather. Less is needed during spring, fall, or cool weather. Water lawns every three to five days, rather than for a short period every day. In warm weather, apply 5 millimetres of water for each day since the last watering. Water during the cool part of the day, in the morning or evening. Do not water on windy days. Do not over-water in anticipation of a shortage. Soil cannot store extra water. Use shut-off timers or on-off timers, if possible. Do not turn on sprinklers and leave for the day. NOW YOU KNOW. IT’S TIME TO ACT How does using our water wisely make a difference? Water is a limited resource. What each of us does in the world, how we live, does make a difference. As we learn the value of clean, safe water and how scarce

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Water pollution is a worldwide problem confronted daily by a big part of the human population and the animal kingdom. The referred numbers will impress you. Fresh water on earth is only 2.5% of the total water when 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. Around 70% of industrial waste is dumped to water. 80% of the water pollution is caused due to domestic sewage. More than 6 billion pounds of garbage, mainly plastic end up in the oceans every year. The contaminated water is the main cause of various diseases such as cholera and typhus. 15 million children under the age of five years die every year from diseases caused by drinking contaminated water. On average 250 million people succumb each year from diseases caused by the contaminated water while according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF almost 2.5 billion people lack access to valuable health conditions. The nuclear crisis created by the tsunami of 2011, unleashed 11 million liters of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. The same tsunami debris created islands totaling 70 kilometers in length which float in the ocean.  Asia has the highest number of contaminated rivers than any other continent, mainly of bacteria from human waste. Almost two million tons of human waste are exposed daily to water. The Ganges river in India is considered the most polluted river in the world and contains dirt, garbage, dead animals and humans. Underground Bangladeshi water is contaminated with arsenic, which is highly toxic, poisonous and carcinogenic. 20% of groundwater in China which are used as drinking water contaminated with carcinogens. In America 40% of rivers and 46% of the lakes are polluted and unsuitable for swimming, fishing or any other activity.

Drinking water has its own benefits, whether your stomach is full or empty. Water is the best drink you can have to quench thirst and get rid of several diseases. But, did you know that drinking water on an empty stomach is beneficial? Drinking water on an empty stomach is a tradition followed by the Japanese.  Water possesses certain properties to improve your health. Here are the various benefits of drinking water on an empty stomach: Cleanses Your Bowels Drinking water on an empty stomach helps in cleansing your bowels. It creates an urge to move the bowel and therefore helps to regulate your digestive tract. If you experience difficulty while passing motion or if you feel constipated, drink plenty of water as it helps in clearing the waste from your body. Flushes Toxins From The Body Drinking water helps in flushing out all the toxins from the body. It helps in detoxifying yourself. It eliminates all the toxins from the body and cleanses the system. Elimination of toxins improves the quality of the skin and brings a glow on the face. Prevents Headaches One of the main reasons for headaches is the lack of regular water intake. Dehydration leads to headaches. Drinking water not only prevents headaches but also arrests bad odor and other dental problems. Increases Hunger Drinking water early in the morning, on an empty stomach, clears all the waste from the body and makes you feel hungry. Increases Energy Drinking water on an empty stomach stimulates the red blood cells to populate at a faster rate, which in turn boosts the energy levels of the body. Speeds Up Your Metabolism A person on a diet should drink plenty of water for an increased metabolism rate. The metabolic rate increases about 25 percent by drinking water on an empty stomach. Faster digestion also results in healthy weight loss. Helps In Reducing Weight Water has no calories so drinking plenty of water when on diet is essential as it helps in losing weight. It also flushes out all the toxins and reduces acidity. As water increases metabolism, your body also tends to burn calories faster. This is one of the best strategies to reduce weight. Improves Your Skin Dehydration causes a number of problems, of which skin problem is one. Dehydration causes premature wrinkles and makes the skin porous. Drinking water on an empty stomach regulates blood flow and improves the quality of the

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You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your mood, improve your sleep, and help you deal with depression, anxiety, stress, and more? What are the mental health benefits of exercise? Exercise is not just about aerobic capacity and muscle size. Sure, exercise can improve your physical health and your physique, trim your waistline, improve your sex life, and even add years to your life. But that’s not what motivates most people to stay active. People who exercise regularly tend to do so because it gives them an enormous sense of well-being. They feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night, have sharper memories, and feel more relaxed and positive about themselves and their lives. And it’s also powerful medicine for many common mental health challenges. Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, and ADHD. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood. And you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to reap the benefits. Research indicates that modest amounts of exercise can make a real difference. No matter your age or fitness level, you can learn to use exercise as a powerful tool to deal with mental health problems, improve your energy and outlook, and get more out of life. Exercise and depression Studies show that exercise can treat mild to moderate depression as effectively as antidepressant medication—but without the side effects, of course. As one example, a recent study done by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that running for 15 minutes a day or walking for an hour reduces the risk of major depression by 26%. In addition to relieving depression symptoms, research also shows that maintaining an exercise schedule can prevent you from relapsing. Exercise is a powerful depression fighter for several reasons. Most importantly, it promotes all kinds of changes in the brain, including neural growth, reduced inflammation, and new activity patterns that promote feelings of calm and well-being. It also releases endorphins, powerful chemicals in your brain that energize your spirits and make you feel good. Finally, exercise can also serve as a distraction, allowing you to find some quiet time to break out of the cycle of negative thoughts that feed depression. Exercise and anxiety Exercise is a natural and effective anti-anxiety treatment. It relieves tension and stress,

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We’re not saying anything you didn’t already know if we argue that water is essential for life. The media are always describing how scientists and engineers the world over are looking for water on other planets in order to confirm whether there may be life beyond Earth. Water in figures Let’s start with ourselves: the human body is 70% water, and we use water every single day of our lives. We need an average of between 50 to 100 litres of water per day, considering 50 litres an intermediate amount and 100 litres optimal access per person per day. Although water is the most abundant resource on the planet, only 3% is fresh water, of which just 1% is available for drinking. This means 1% of drinking water for a world population of 7.4 billion (as at December 2016); where 663 million people have no access to drinking water and it is estimated that the global demand for water will increase by 50% by 2030.  It is therefore not surprising that we all turn the spotlight on this vital resource which affects the whole of the world population. We do so by disseminating information on the water crisis and how it affects the population; as well as by implementing engineering projects. To learn more about water, about the projects that NGOs are carrying out, or about water management and treatment, innovation and the future of this precious resource from experts on the issue, there are numerous blogs and media around the world focusing on water. Make sure you read them! The nine water blogs you should follow WaterAid WaterAid is an international organisation which aims to transform the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable people through improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. In their blog you can read articles and editorials regarding their policies and practices and the projects they carry out. They cover different issues, from water projects in rural areas of Asia or Africa, to advocating on the rights of transgender students to go to the toilet. Iagua This is a Spanish language publication on water management. Its aim is to provide information and promote debate amongst those concerned about the issue of water. Their website keeps you up to date on news, events, courses and even employment opportunities in relation to water. Their blog invites comments from experts in the field, and publishes numerous stories by a large variety of experts from both Spain and Latin America.

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The quality of water that we drink, wash our hair and body with, as well as that we use to clean fruits and veggies, has a huge effect on our health. Nowadays, to make sure that the water we use is clean, treatment facilities add chlorine to it, which can be damaging as it may contain harmful bacteria and chemicals that have a negative effect on our health and wellbeing. Tap water passes through water treatment facilities, however, it can get easily contaminated the moment it leaves the treatment facilities. Therefore, the best way to make sure that the water you consume is clean and hasn’t been contaminated is by installing a water filtration system. In this article, we will provide you with the major benefits of having a water filtration system in your house. Safe to Drink Installing a water filtration system will ensure that the water you drink is clean, free of contaminants, and safe to drink compared to those coming from water treatment plants without going through a home filtration system. There are many types of contaminants that can be found in water coming straight from these treatment facilities, including chlorine, lead, and fluoride. However, you can avoid the consumption of all these toxins by installing a water filtration system in your house. That way, you and your loved ones will get your daily supply of drinking water without any health risks. Healthy Skin Substances that can be found in water, like chlorine and metals, can make skin conditions get worse. Moreover, children are more prone to aggravated skin conditions due to washing with water coming straight from treatment plants. For this reason, you need to make sure that you choose the right filtration system to ensure that your house is well provided with clean and pure water. The team at wellnesswaterfiltrationsystems.com recommends that you seek the help of certified experts to assess the water in your house and help you get rid of all impurities and toxins it contains. An easy way you can validate that they are certified is by checking their website. That way, you will ensure that anyone in the house who has eczema or any other skin condition will not suffer from more damage to their skin. Cutting Costs Your plumbing system can get damaged by heavy metals and minerals that are found in unfiltered water. However, installing a water filtration system in your

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