During an emergency or a disaster, drinking water is one of the most important things every home should have. However, with the community water distribution system disrupted, and your stored water probably destroyed or almost consumed, you would need to turn to other sources for drinking water.
But before you gulp down a glass, you must ensure that the water you drink is clean and safe. Why? Drinking unpurified water damages the body instead of nourishing it. What are the possible dangers of drinking unpurified water?
Infectious Diseases
Drinking contaminated water is the primary cause of infectious diseases. Harmful organisms, such as bacteria, protozoa, or virus, travel through water sources and reach people upon drinking or food handling.
Severe diarrhea
More of a symptom of a gastrointestinal infection than a disease, diarrhea means having watery stools more than three times a day caused by E.Coli or other pathogens. Constant elimination of body fluid causes severe dehydration that can sometimes result in (Read more....)
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