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What should you know about the water you drink?
As a cancer survivor, I want to take an active role in protecting my health. One thing that I know is very important is drinking lots of "good" water.
Drinking Water Table of Contents
- The benefits of water are well-documented.
- What about Drinking Water ?
- What about bottled water?
- Bottled Water from Wikipedia
- The Cost of Bottled Water
- Plastic Water Bottles on You Tube
- Bottles -- glass vs plastic
- Glass is a better choice
- Water Bottles & The Environment
- Signs of Dehydration
- What's Your Habit?
- How Much Do You Need to Drink?
- Safe Clean Water for the World
- Water Contamination
- Water is Life
- Water is Life. Turn It On
- Books about Water on Amazon
- Water Filters on eBay
- Water Stuff on CafePress
- I Want to Hear From You
- Visit My Other Green Lenses
The benefits of water are well-documented.
- Water helps with digestion
- Water regulates body temperature
- Water promotes healthy skin
- Water is a natural lubricant for joints
- Water moves nutrients around the body
- Water carries waste away
What about Drinking Water ?
- EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water
- Ground Water & Drinking Water Recent Additions | Contact Us | Print Version Search: EPA Home > Water > Ground Water & Drinking Water > SafeWater Home Drinking Water and Health BasicsFreque
What about bottled water?
- How to Choose Bottled Drinking Water
- Too many bottled waters to choose from? How to EHSO's excellent site provides information (free) about the varieties of bottled drinking water available and how to choose the best one for your health and tastes.
Drinking the recommended eight glasses a day using bottled water costs an average $1,400 annually.
~~Sundance Channel
Bottled Water from Wikipedia
U.S. FDA "Standards of Identity" for Bottled Water
Bottled water is a successful product, available throughout the world, but it and the behaviors it fosters are the subject of vocal criticism. This criticism primarily falls into environmental, economic, and health categories.
Bottled water is a successful product, available throughout the world, but it and the behaviors it fosters are the subject of vocal criticism. This criticism primarily falls into environmental, economic, and health categories.
- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Worldwide sales of bottled water are estimated to be between $50 and $100 billion (US) annually and increasing approximately 7 to 10 percent annually. In 2004, total sales were approximately 154 billion litres (41 billion gallons).
The Cost of Bottled Water
Bottled water is a great convenience, especially since water is a healthier option than soda or lattes. But the bottling process uses enormous amounts of water and oil to produce the actual bottles and there is a tremendous carbon impact caused by shipping water around the world. Plus, we pay far more for bottled water.
~~Sundance Channel
~~Sundance Channel
Plastic Water Bottles on You Tube
Twenty-First Century Waterfall
Computer animation comparing the US rate of plastic water bottle recycling (approx. 100 bottles/second) to the nonrecycled rate (approx. 845 bottles/second; see image) for 2005. This computer animation was made to raise awareness about bottled water, and its surprisingly poor recycling rates. Since its recent popularization, bottled water (in all its flavors) has become ironically one of the most consumed, yet least recycled beverages. For example, it is estimated that in 2005 alone approximately 30 billion plastic water bottles were purchased in the US, with only about 12% recycled (in part due to out-dated deposit laws), and the remaining 25 billion bottles landfilled, littered or incinerated. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Innovate. Project webpage: http://www.cs.cornell.edu/~djames/bottledWater
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Bottles -- glass vs plastic
People are wondering if the rumors are true about plastic bottles potentially contaminating the water they hold with cancer causing substances.
Plastic water bottles are so convenient, but are they safe?
Plastic water bottles are so convenient, but are they safe?
- Estrogenic chemicals in plastic
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Estrogenic chemicals in plastic and oral contraceptives disrupt development of the fetal mouse prostate and urethra
Glass is a better choice
Glass is a better choice...Let's face it: In most situations, you do not even need a plastic water container. If you're at a desk, or in the kitchen, or even at spinning class, glass or ceramic vessels are fine. There is no good reason to use plastic water bottles in everyday life unless you are a professional cyclist or mountain climber.
So instead of fretting about plastic resins and trying to keep all the numbers straight, pass right over the entire issue by using a different material. Set aside one plastic container for the infrequent times when nothing but a lightweight unbreakable material will do. And make that material a #2, #4, or #5 plastic...The numbers are on the bottom, people.
Umbra Fisk
Grist, Environmental News and Comentary
So instead of fretting about plastic resins and trying to keep all the numbers straight, pass right over the entire issue by using a different material. Set aside one plastic container for the infrequent times when nothing but a lightweight unbreakable material will do. And make that material a #2, #4, or #5 plastic...The numbers are on the bottom, people.
Umbra Fisk
Grist, Environmental News and Comentary
- Bottle Racket
- On plastic water bottles
By Umbra Fisk
02 Aug 2004 - Nalgene
- January 2005 update and clarification on Nalgenes and other plastic bottles.
Water Bottles & The Environment
It is estimated that Americans will drink more than 30 billion single-serving bottles of water this year. Ever wonder where most of those plastic water bottles go that we knock back from every day?
Into landfills! Exempt from many state deposit laws, and most often used away from home, where recycling bins are scarce, the majority of water bottles do not make it into the recycling stream.
Since these bottles are non-returnable, two million tons worth of that everlasting plastic will end up in landfills...and roads, and beaches, and streams where they live on and on and on and on.
Not only do they accumulate and stress landfills, they are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a petroleum product, and their manufacturing process uses oil, a nonrenewable energy source, and increases CO2 emissions.
So kick the plastic water bottle habit. That way you can avoid the controversy over chemicals leaching from both hard and soft plastics into your water, even at room temperatures. Refilling used plastic water bottles offers a number of safety risks; so just how are we supposed to responsibly quench our thirst on the go?
Save resources by drinking from a glass whenever you can, or use a refillable, stainless steel bottle when you are on the go.
Into landfills! Exempt from many state deposit laws, and most often used away from home, where recycling bins are scarce, the majority of water bottles do not make it into the recycling stream.
Since these bottles are non-returnable, two million tons worth of that everlasting plastic will end up in landfills...and roads, and beaches, and streams where they live on and on and on and on.
Not only do they accumulate and stress landfills, they are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a petroleum product, and their manufacturing process uses oil, a nonrenewable energy source, and increases CO2 emissions.
So kick the plastic water bottle habit. That way you can avoid the controversy over chemicals leaching from both hard and soft plastics into your water, even at room temperatures. Refilling used plastic water bottles offers a number of safety risks; so just how are we supposed to responsibly quench our thirst on the go?
Save resources by drinking from a glass whenever you can, or use a refillable, stainless steel bottle when you are on the go.
- Care2 Greenliving :: Easy Greening: Water Bottles
- why reusable water bottles are better than plastic water bottles, health and eco reasons to use reusable water bottles and where to buy green reusable water bottles that don't leach phthalates
- NY Might Ban Plastic Water Bottles
- Law Would Prevent State From Buying Plastic Bottles For Government Uses Advocates in New York have been trying for years to put a five-cent deposit on plastic water bottles to encourage recycling. Now, despite having been unable to muster the political support to take that step, lawmakers will consi
Signs of Dehydration
From About.Com: Nutrition
Your body needs water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to all your organs. Water also transports oxygen to your cells, removes waste, and protects your joints and organs.You lose water through urination, respiration, and by sweating.
If you are very active, you lose more water than if you are sedentary. Diuretics such as caffeine pills and alcohol result in the need to drink more water because they trick your body into thinking you have more water than we need.
Symptoms of mild dehydration include:
*chronic pains in joints and muscles
*lower back pain
*headaches
*constipation
*A strong odor to your urine, along with a yellow or amber color indicates that you may not be getting enough water.
Note that riboflavin, a B Vitamin, will make your urine bright yellow.
Thirst is an obvious sign of dehydration and in fact, you need water long before you feel thirsty.
What's Your Habit?
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How Much Do You Need to Drink?
From About.Com: Nutrition
A good estimate is to take your body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That gives you the number of ounces of water per day that you need to drink. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should drink at least 80 ounces of water per day. If you exercise you should drink another eight ounce glass of water for every 20 minutes you are active. If you drink alcohol, you should drink at least an equal amount of water. When you are traveling on an airplane, it is good to drink eight ounces of water for every hour you are on board the plane. If you live in an arid climate, you should add another two servings per day. As you can see, your daily need for water can add up to quite a lot.Twenty percent of your water need will come from the foods you eat. The rest of your water need should come from the beverages you drink. Water is the best choice. Sodas have a lot of sugar in them, so if you drink sodas, you may take in more calories than you need. Herbal teas that aren't diuretic are fine. Sports drinks contain electrolytes and may be beneficial, just look out for added sugar and calories that you don't need. Juices are good because they have vitamins and nutrients.
Caffeinated beverages will also add to your daily water need. Even though caffeine is a diuretic, if you regularly consume caffeine, your body will regulate itself to that diuretic effect.
Safe Clean Water for the World
Envision the day when everyone in the world
can take a safe drink of water.
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Water is basic to life and health. Over 1 billion people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water. The United States is fortunate to have one of the best supplies of drinking water in the world. Although tap water that meets federal and state standards is generally safe to drink, threats to drinking water quality in the United States still exist. Outbreaks of drinking water-associated illness and water restrictions during droughts demonstrate that we cannot take our drinking water for granted.
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Right this minute, one out of five children does not have access to clean water. They can't get a drink when they are thirsty. They can't take a bath to stay clean.
Lack of clean water is the second largest killer of children under five, and lack of drinking water is one of the most urgent health crises facing human kind today. Consider the following:
* Over 21 percent of children living in developing countries do not have access to clean water.
* Waterborne disease causes 80 percent of all infant illness and mortality.
* Girls and women are particularly at risk since they are burdened with traveling long distances to fetch water (instead of going to school or work).
can take a safe drink of water.
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Water is basic to life and health. Over 1 billion people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water. The United States is fortunate to have one of the best supplies of drinking water in the world. Although tap water that meets federal and state standards is generally safe to drink, threats to drinking water quality in the United States still exist. Outbreaks of drinking water-associated illness and water restrictions during droughts demonstrate that we cannot take our drinking water for granted.
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Right this minute, one out of five children does not have access to clean water. They can't get a drink when they are thirsty. They can't take a bath to stay clean.
Lack of clean water is the second largest killer of children under five, and lack of drinking water is one of the most urgent health crises facing human kind today. Consider the following:
* Over 21 percent of children living in developing countries do not have access to clean water.
* Waterborne disease causes 80 percent of all infant illness and mortality.
* Girls and women are particularly at risk since they are burdened with traveling long distances to fetch water (instead of going to school or work).
Water Contamination
Polluted runoff is one of the most serious causes of water contamination. When it rains or snow melts, fertilizers from farms as well as from lawns and gardens, oil from drivewaysm, and paint and solvent residues from walls and decks are all washed into sewers or into local lakes, rivers and creeks. The same sources of water that we rely on for drinking, bathing, and fishing.
~~Sundance Channel
The Green
~~Sundance Channel
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Water is Life
Turn it on!
Water is Life. Turn It On
Get Involved
We need you to get involved. Tap into the many ways you can make a difference in the lives of those without safe water. Learn about the water crisis and share what you've learned with those you know best - your family and friends, coworkers, and others in your circle of influence. Host an awareness raising event in your area, or link to WaterPartners from your website. However you chose to help, it helps! By keeping your support flowing, you allow us to reach more people in need of safe water.
- WaterPartners International
- WaterPartners International is committed to providing clean drinking water to communities in developing countries. Working in partnership with donors and those in need of safe water, we have helped thousands of people develop accessible, sustainable, community-level water supplies.
- World Water Day - 22nd March 2007
- 'Coping with Water Scarcity' was the theme for World Water Day 2007, which is celebrated each year on 22 March. This year's theme highlighted the increasing significance of water scarcity worldwide and the need for increased integration and cooperation to ensure
- World Day for Water 2007: Coping with Water Scarcity
- About the Water Portal UNESCO's water family IHP
UNESCO-IHE WWAP Water Centres
Water Chairs Resources Water Events Water Links
IHP Publications
Water Photo Library - World Day for Water - Wikipedia
- World Day for Water From Wikipedia, United Nations General Assembly
World Day for Water, or unofficially World Water Day, occurs each year on March 22, as designated by United Nations General Assembly resoluti - World Water Day (TreeHugger)
- Featured on Oprah, Martha Stewart and Sundance.
Books about Water on Amazon
MINI WATER DISPENSER
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Drinking Water Handbook
Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Water Prescription: For Health, Vitality, and Rejuvenation
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Water We Drink: Water Quality and Its Effects on Health
Amazon Price: $23.95 (as of 08/21/2008)
Water Filters on eBay
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Water Stuff on CafePress
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InternetJunkie
I never knew that making plastic water bottles resulted in so much pollution! I usually drink boiled and cooled tap water especially after the water in my area got contaminated with cryptosorodium last year (not a nice experience!) Posted May 26, 2008 |
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eccles1
Hey Pat good work on Drinking water Posted February 26, 2008 |
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Benedict
Hi Pat, Posted August 18, 2007 |
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