Wednesday 31 August 2016

How do we tackle water-borne diseases?

Water is the most indispensable element. However, water that contains impurities and contaminants results in water becoming poisonous. In India, with our sad state of affairs, it is an understandable fact that many people across the board receive impure water that is consumed by adults and children alike. Many young children are affected due to the consumption of contaminated water which may also result in an increasing proportion of deadly water-borne diseases occurring in their families. Water hardness, bad taste, colour and odour were some of the other major issues that are seen in the water of our country.

In such a dire scenario, water filters become the need of the hour. Dr Thuppil Venkatesh, professor emeritus department of bio-chemistry and bio-physics at St Johns Medical College, Bangalore said, "There has been a growing concern about the increasing water contamination levels and its impact on lives of Indians which is much evident from the water audit. Some of the key issues like water contamination, hardness, increasing incidences of water borne diseases are shocking and alarming."

The traditional methods of water purification such as boiling, use of chlorine, etc. are capable of eliminating either suspended or dissolved impurities. This is not helpful, as both suspended as well as dissolved impurities can be harmful.

The new water purifier technology needs to be developed and used in homes and by families in India. Many rely on water purifier machines to obtain pure drinking water but they too have their limitations depending on the technology used.

It also has in its array, a series of innovative products like the 0% water wastage technology and the widely appreciated Kent’s Mineral RO water purifier. This water purifier uses a combination of RO+UV+UF+TDS control to provide the cleanest water possible. This water purifier can eliminate suspended as well as dissolved impurities. Kent in India provides high quality tested water purification which is based on various technologies like RO purification and UV, thus safe drinking water is guaranteed.

Water filtering and other technologies should be employed at a basic domestic level by all families in order to ensure safe consumption. Water filtering will help purify water and take out the impurities. These are simple inexpensive ways in which people can guarantee the health of their families and the children. Water needs to be safe in all forms, not just for drinking but for any other form of consumption too. 

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