01-Overview of Drinking Water

December 6, 2007

  • Bottled Water Footprints

    Most of us agree that bottled water is convenient. Whatever else we may think about it, we know that carrying our own Drinking Water makes it easy to stay hydrated. We carry bottled water to work. We carry bottled water to sporting events. We carry bottled water when hiking or camping.
    Do we consider, though, the [...]

September 26, 2007

  • Treatment of Domestic Water

    Water. It is essential for life. It is essential for cleanliness of body and surroundings. Every person in the world consumes water on a daily basis. In the United States, domestic water consumption can measure hundreds of quarts a day. Treatment of that water to make it safe is vital.
    Domestic Water Contaminants
    Domestic water treatment is [...]

June 13, 2007

  • Drinking Water Filtration Reviews

    Drinking Water filtration reviews are difficult to find. Especially impartial Drinking Water filtration reviews. Certainly, you can read a manufacturer’s review of his product, but consumers usually want independent reviews.
    All Drinking Water filtration reviews should include enough information that you can determine whether or not the filtration is sufficient for your needs. Will the filter [...]

April 16, 2007

  • Drinking Water’s pH Factor
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    The human body is about 67 percent water. Should that water be acidic or alkaline - or pH neutral? Since a pH factor of 0 is alkaline, and a pH factor of 14 is acidic, should we bring our Drinking Water to a pH factor of 7.0?
    Scientists come down on both sides of the matter. [...]

April 4, 2007

  • Water Quality Chemical Testing Kits for the Home

    How is the water quality in your home? What is water quality? Water quality is water’s makeup, its biological, chemical, and physical characteristics. In other words, is the water safe to drink (potable), safe for human contact, and safe for the health of ecosystems?
    If you have questions about your home’s water quality, you may want [...]

March 19, 2007

  • Purified Drinking Water - Good or Bad

    Do you drink sufficient water each day? Do you use purified Drinking Water? Maybe it’s from an ultraviolet water purifier - or a domestic water purifier system. Maybe you use water purifier tablets. However you get it, if you use purified Drinking Water, is it good for you health?
    Defining Purified Drinking Water
    Purified Drinking Water [...]

March 13, 2007

  • How Much Is Adequate Drinking Water for Health?

    According to most physicians, every adult human needs a daily 8 to 10 glasses of Drinking Water for health. Physical therapists and athletic trainers agree. If you research the subject on the Internet, though, you will find conflicting opinions. So, how much is adequate Drinking Water for health?

    Does Your Body Need Drinking Water for Health?
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February 21, 2007

  • Arsenic and Old Lace

    When American playwright, John Kesselring, wrote the black comedy, “Arsenic and Old Lace”, he probably never imagined lacing our Drinking Water with arsenic. It was one thing for two crazy spinsters in a mystery to lace home-made elderberry wine with it, but the Drinking Water for a whole population?
    Definition of Arsenic in Drinking Water
    Arsenic is [...]

February 7, 2007

  • What Benefit Drinking Water?

    Sure, it’s refreshing on a hot summer day, but what is the benefit of Drinking Water in the winter? For that matter, aside from refreshment, what is the benefit of Drinking Water anytime?
    1. Meet Cell Needs
    One benefit of Drinking Water is simply to meet the needs of your cells. Your body [...]

January 25, 2007

  • Drinking Water - Interesting Facts

    Here are some interesting facts about Drinking Water:
    * A human is about 67% water.
    * A chicken is about 75% water.
    * A pineapple is about 80% water.
    * The human brain is about 85% water.
    * Human blood is about 79% water.
    * Human teeth contain about 10% water.
    * Every cell needs water.
    * Adults need 8 to 12 glasses [...]

January 22, 2007

  • Your Drinking Water - an Overview

    Water, if it is to be considered Drinking Water, must be consumable by humans with causing illness or disease. Drinking Water must be potable, that is, it must be clean, or drinkable. All life forms on earth require Drinking Water. Humans, in particular, require at least 64 fluid ounces, or 8 cups, of Drinking Water [...]