Safe Clean Water

World Water Day is to bring awareness to the global water crisis. Over two billion people are living without access to safe and sustainable water. This matters because clean water is essential for our health, planet, and the survival of all living things. 

Safe, clean water hydrates the body for nutrient absorption, aids digestion, and regulates body temperature. It carries essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. These electrolytes are what keep the body well hydrated to help muscle function and promotes bone health. In nature, these minerals are absorbed into water sources from rock and soil. Due to pollution, waste, and pesticides our water sources are becoming more contaminated and in need of proper water filtration. Fortunately for us, we live in areas where safe water is accessible.  

Clean water is also essential for bathing and washing food. Your skin is the largest organ in the body. What we put on our skin absorbs into our blood stream. Water that is high in chlorine and heavy metals can trigger rashes and eczema. Certain bacteria and fungi can cause damage to the skin barrier. Ingesting contaminated water, either for drinking or washing food, can cause symptoms of diarrhea and dehydration. Billions of people each year are affected by water-borne illness such as cholera and dysentery, which can be fatal. 

Fresh, clean water has a direct impact on our ecosystem. Rivers, wetlands and groundwater provide us with the most fresh water, and due to pollution and habitat loss these sources are at risk. Not only do they provide water for drinking, they help reduce land erosion and control flooding. Wetlands and marshes act as natural carbon sinks, which means it stores and absorbs more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it releases. 

Now we can see why we need to bring awareness to all areas around the globe. Clean water is vital for our planet. It supports environmental biodiversity, promotes healthy ecosystems, and is essential for the human body and all living things.