Understanding Water Treatment – Part 1

Today I’m going to start a series of blogs to help you understand the different options for water treatment.Before I get into the issues of treatment however, you need to know some core pieces of knowledge…

First, it’s important to understand that basically water is water. The only real difference between pure, distilled water, highly contaminated ocean water, tap water and sewage water are the contaminants in the water. The water is the same. The pure rain water that pours down and is the source of all fresh water started as very salty ocean water. The water that you drink has been in countless forms before it enters your body. It’s been rain water and ocean water and it’s been consumed by numerous life forms before you. What it was doesn’t matter though. What matters is how pure it is now.

Second, while the first point is very simple and straightforward, water contamination is anything but. There are countless different contaminants that can be carried in liquid water, and these different contaminants occur in different combinations everywhere you go. Even the same source of water can change in composition from season to season or even from moment to moment. The result, water quality is different everywhere you go.

Third, you DON’T know what is in your water, nor does the government. Even if you pay $1,000 for an expensive water test, it is just a snapshot of certain chemicals for a certain period of time.

Fourth, many contaminants that are regularly found in tap water have been linked to cancer and other very serious illnesses. Many more contaminants have unknown affects on your health, and no one knows how the numerous combinations of toxins that you may get exposed to could affect your health.By purifying your water you are protecting yourself from these toxins.

Fifth, there are a great many forces that have their own agenda and try to shape your understanding of water, often not for your benefit. Environmental groups will do anything to get you to stop buying bottled water, even lying (tap water is NOT as good as bottled water). The government wants you to think that the water is safe, even when it’s not (the illusion of safety is good enough for most people and it’s much easier for the government). Many companies want your money and will do anything to get it (alkaline water, clustered water, energized water…). You are responsible for protecting your family, thinking critically and keeping your priorities straight (purity should be your number 1 priority).

Sixth, every water treatment device has strengths and weaknesses. There is no perfect water treatment technology. But if you have your priorities straight and you have a solid grasp of the different technologies you can come up with an excellent strategy that provides the highest level of protection.

Seventh, you can’t live in a bubble. In today’s world there is simply no possible way to avoid all chemicals. You will be exposed, as will your family. But you can reduce your exposure to toxins, and one of the easiest ways to do that is to ensure that you are drinking only pure water.

Source : http://www.purewaterrevolution.org

It is easier to criticize, but DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE!

Once upon a time there was a painter who had just completed his course. He took 3 days and painted beautiful scenery. He wanted people's opinion about his caliber and painting skills.

He put his creation at a busy street-crossing. And just down below a board which read -"I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. Please put a cross wherever you see a mistake."

While he came back in the evening to collect his painting he was completely shattered to see that whole canvass was filled with Xs (crosses) and some people had even written their comments on the painting.

Disheartened and broken completely he ran to his master's place and burst into tears.

This young artist was breathing heavily and master heard him saying "I'm useless and if this is what I have learnt to paint I'm not worth becoming a painter. People have rejected me completely. I feel like dying"

Master smiled and suggested "My Son, I will prove that you are a great artist and have learnt flawless painting. Do as I say without questioning it. It WILL work."

Young artist reluctantly agreed and two days later early morning he presented a replica of his earlier painting to his master. Master took that gracefully and smiled.

"Come with me." master said.

They reached the same street-square early morning and displayed the same painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out another board which read -"Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. I have put a box with colors and brushes just below. Please do a favor. If you see a mistake, kindly pick up the brush and correct it."

Master and disciple walked back home.

They both visited the place same evening. Young painter was surprised to see that actually there was not a single correction done so far. Next day again they visited and found painting remained untouched. They say the painting was kept there for a month for no correction came in!

Moral of the story:

It is easier to criticize, but DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE!

So don't get carried away or judge yourself by someone else’s criticism and feel depressed...

JUDGE YOURSELF! YOU ARE YOUR BEST JUDGE!!