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In small quantities, these pollutants pose no threat to our health. But with rising levels of pollution today, the contamination has reached alarming levels. Below is a list of the common pollutants that can be found in water today. Sewage: There are billions of people on the planet, generating massive amounts of waste. Improper disposal of sewage, often dumped untreated into water bodies is the major cause of water pollution today. Untreated sewage can affect the immediate environment around people and also lead to water-borne diseases like cholera and diarrhoea. Untreated sewage also contains considerable amounts of biodegradable organic compounds. This waste undergoes decomposition and consume the dissolved oxygen available in the water body and cause difficulties for aquatic life. Synthetic Organic Compounds: Synthetic pesticides, fertilisers, detergents, pharmaceuticals are common examples of synthetic compounds polluting water. Most of these compounds are toxic and ...

The importance of a water purifier in our lives can never be taken for granted. A water purifier ensures that the water you drink is filtered and free of any physical or organic impurities. Using a combination of different filters and purification technologies, it makes sure that the water you drink is safe and uncontaminated. Hence, it is important to look into the regular maintenance of water purifiers and their filters. Change the Water Filter   Water Filters bear the brunt of the purification process as they are one of the main components that purify the incoming water by absorbing or eliminating contaminants. To ensure smooth functioning, check the input water quality and set your purification method accordingly. The Water Doctor feature on eurekaforbes.com helps you choose the right water purifier by submitting your pin code, and choosing the type of water supplied to your house. Over time, the contaminants that accumulate reduce the efficiency of your water purifi...

During monsoons, a simple glass of water can turn out to be more than just water. Waterborne diseases find their way into homes when drinking water doesn’t go through a rigorous purification process in order to kill all the bacteria and microbes contained within. In India, there is increased flooding during the monsoon months, and due to overflowing of sewages, the purity of drinking water supplied to our homes comes into question. This leakage and overflow is enough to induce disease-causing bacteria into the drinking water supply. The most common waterborne disease in India is diarrhoea. It is caused by bacteria, virus and parasites, and causes stomach pain, bloating, weight loss and a high level of physical discomfort. Other waterborne diseases like typhoid, cholera and hepatitis are also caused when pathogenic microorganisms that originate when human and animal waste find their way into water supplies. Keeping waterborne diseases at bay is easy by using a water puri...

In our fast-paced lifestyle, the option of drinking water out of a bottle, readily available at every nook and corner, is convenient. However, the truth is that it does you more harm than good. The universal truth about the environmental follies of using plastic is known to all, but very few know about the kind of problems it could cause to your body. Bottled water contains a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA) which when exposed to heat might turn to ‘bad oestrogen’ and could result in various types of cancer. And this is just one of the harmful chemicals that laces the inner part of the plastic water bottle. Other chemicals include Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), and Phthalate. (Source: http://www.theworldcounts.com/, https://www.mindbodygreen.com/) The former is used to make softer plastic water bottles making them easily susceptible to saliva, food residue and other contaminants when reused, and the latter, is used to make the plastic especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC)...

The rainy season is looked forward to with much anticipation, in every part of India. People yearn for the rains as they bring much-needed relief from the unbearable summer heat. After a heavy downpour, the cities look scrubbed and clean. The monsoons are the perfect time to curl up at home, with your favorite book, and a hot cup of tea. However, as much as they bring joy, the monsoons also signal the onset of waterborne diseases. Heavy rains cause cities to flood, and this contaminated flood water may mix with the drinking water supply. The rainy season sees an increase in the prevalence of waterborne diseases, caused mainly due to improper water-purification systems. The rains might spell relief from the sweltering heat, but they also signal the onset of bacterial and viral infections that can cause considerable discomfort. The list of waterborne diseases is extensive, but the most harmful are typhoid, diarrhoea and jaundice. During the monsoons, the rain does cause temporary...