Water is one of the most precious resources we have on our planet.  It covers 60% of our land surface,  2.5% of the water is fresh water and of the fresh water that is drinkable or consumable is less than 1% of that 2.5%.

There have been many studies performed around the world and most show that over 70-90% of water catchment areas are contaminant and are unsuitable for drinking or evening bathing.  A staggering statistic! What is worse, is that the water may appear to be clear and safe to drink but is NOT.

That is a pretty poor reflection on how we have contaminated our water supply over time.

The level of contamination in our water occurs in developed, developing and under-developed countries.  We as human race have done a great job to creating one Mammoth disaster for ourselves!

Water contamination, in developing countries is growing a far more rapid rate than developed countries since they are in catch up mode and do not have the resources to address basic environmental protection.  These countries don’t necessary have the regulations and laws, or more the resources to enforce/ prevent environmental damage. 

Essentially all water needs to be treated and managed to make in useable for use.

Yes all water!

There are two distinct contamination flavours in our water ways, these are;

·         Chemical Contamination caused by manufacturing, mining and households – man ,made.

·         Bacterial and viral contamination

The ramifications of the chemical contamination are only now being understood.  The rise of cancer is dramatically increasing and can be seem to at higher levels around contaminated areas.

Bacterial and viral contamination also has a high impact; millions of people are dying from bacterial and viral related illness directly resulting from exposure to contaminated water.

For most people in developed nations water illness result from,  not being used to the local bacteria in water,  and the other more serious of giardia, cryptosporidium and worst still, cholera outbreaks.

It is surprising, how easy each of us can get gastric discomfort by drink water even though it is tested and passed by authorities.   Authorities are working on improving the cleansing of our water. 

There are many explanations on why supposedly clean water makes people ill.  It is thought that most common is, that the bacteria present in the water is cause.  For the locals, they have got used to the bacteria and have built immunity though for new people to the area, not so.

Ideally when you travel to new location and you are not used to the water, the use a trusted water filter system that you can carry around like the SureAqua products will protect you from exposure to potential bacteria in the water that will challenge your immune system. Prevention is the key.