Access to clean water is a novelty the United States takes for granted. Without water at our fingertips, how would society differ? Could inadequate water supply and water quality lead an economically thriving society into poverty? Insufficient water supply and water quality threaten the lives of over 2.6 billion people (Benjelloun and Tarrass 240). Many know water’s importance, but do they know the effects regarding the lack of clean water? Deficient water supply and water quality leads to inadequate sanitation, impaired education, increased food scarcity, and an insecure economy; all of which impressively preventable.
Water is a crucial fuel for our bodies, just as it is for our industries. For example, a cup of coffee takes an astonishing …show more content…
More people are affected from the consequences of water deprivation than those from “terrorism, war and mass destruction combined” (Benjelloun and Tarrass 240). In these community’s, hand washing and personal hygiene are nonexistent. The most popular diseases contracted by inadequate sanitation and hand washing needs are “diarrhea, schistosomiasis, trachoma and intestinal helminths” (Benjelloun and Tarrass 240). The World Health Organization states these harmful bacteria’s are responsible for 1.6 million deaths every year. Diarrhea is the most prominent disease contracted and takes the lives of over 30,000 individuals each week (The Water Project) and 5,000 children each day (Handwerk). Ninety percent of these deaths are under the age of five years old. Hand washing altogether can relieve “water-related deaths by 35%” (The Water Project). The death rate is enormously large because diarrhea drains all nutrients from the body. These bodies, already malnourished from the lack of agriculture produced cannot survive the effects of diarrhea. Cha et al., performed a study, placing working lavatories in ten communities. The results prove, an increase in bathroom sanitation decreases diarrhea occurrence in communities by 11% (12,138). Besides fatality, malnutrition has lead to a stint in bone growth. Transporting large basins of water to homes only increases this stint. Girls, in particular, are greatly affected …show more content…
However, society is using it faster than it can replenish. Cutting down on our water usage will help preserve the water resources. According to the LA Times Magazine, out of the 98 gallons of water used daily, only 13.2 gallons are required for basic needs (Morin). Shortening the time spent in the shower by three minutes can save a household “8% of your total water use” (Morin). Multiple countries use the same water basins. Using less water, preserves these storage sites. Water basins are renewable however, it takes a great deal of time to replenish. There are also many approaches to assure water purity. Filtering, boiling, education, chlorinating, harvesting, roof catching and grid collecting are a few solutions (Starkey 16-20). It is important to educate the society on detecting unsanitary water and the possible solution to eliminate the harmful effects. Filtering, boiling and chlorinating water is all suitably inexpensive ways to ensure safe drinking water. Boiling and chlorinating removes any bacteria or microorganism in the water. Harvesting, roof catching and grid collecting are all different approaches of collecting rainwater (Starkey 16-20). The Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council states, “the sky provides the simplest solution for drinking water”. Rainwater along with aquifers are possible solutions to water transportation (Starkey 20). Aquifers allow water access in rocky underground areas. According to the Merriam-Webster
Water is a crucial fuel for our bodies, just as it is for our industries. For example, a cup of coffee takes an astonishing …show more content…
More people are affected from the consequences of water deprivation than those from “terrorism, war and mass destruction combined” (Benjelloun and Tarrass 240). In these community’s, hand washing and personal hygiene are nonexistent. The most popular diseases contracted by inadequate sanitation and hand washing needs are “diarrhea, schistosomiasis, trachoma and intestinal helminths” (Benjelloun and Tarrass 240). The World Health Organization states these harmful bacteria’s are responsible for 1.6 million deaths every year. Diarrhea is the most prominent disease contracted and takes the lives of over 30,000 individuals each week (The Water Project) and 5,000 children each day (Handwerk). Ninety percent of these deaths are under the age of five years old. Hand washing altogether can relieve “water-related deaths by 35%” (The Water Project). The death rate is enormously large because diarrhea drains all nutrients from the body. These bodies, already malnourished from the lack of agriculture produced cannot survive the effects of diarrhea. Cha et al., performed a study, placing working lavatories in ten communities. The results prove, an increase in bathroom sanitation decreases diarrhea occurrence in communities by 11% (12,138). Besides fatality, malnutrition has lead to a stint in bone growth. Transporting large basins of water to homes only increases this stint. Girls, in particular, are greatly affected …show more content…
However, society is using it faster than it can replenish. Cutting down on our water usage will help preserve the water resources. According to the LA Times Magazine, out of the 98 gallons of water used daily, only 13.2 gallons are required for basic needs (Morin). Shortening the time spent in the shower by three minutes can save a household “8% of your total water use” (Morin). Multiple countries use the same water basins. Using less water, preserves these storage sites. Water basins are renewable however, it takes a great deal of time to replenish. There are also many approaches to assure water purity. Filtering, boiling, education, chlorinating, harvesting, roof catching and grid collecting are a few solutions (Starkey 16-20). It is important to educate the society on detecting unsanitary water and the possible solution to eliminate the harmful effects. Filtering, boiling and chlorinating water is all suitably inexpensive ways to ensure safe drinking water. Boiling and chlorinating removes any bacteria or microorganism in the water. Harvesting, roof catching and grid collecting are all different approaches of collecting rainwater (Starkey 16-20). The Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council states, “the sky provides the simplest solution for drinking water”. Rainwater along with aquifers are possible solutions to water transportation (Starkey 20). Aquifers allow water access in rocky underground areas. According to the Merriam-Webster