This is a presentation on DRINKING WATER. Topics Covered - Need, importance, Advantages and Methods of Purification of Drinking Water It also outlines the forms of wastage and ways to conserve of water

1. Drinking Water

2. What is Drinking Water ???
• Potable water is water which
is fit for consumption by
humans and other animals.
• It is also called drinking
water, in a reference to its
use.
• Water may be naturally
potable, as is the case with
pristine springs,
• Or it may need to be treated
in order to be safe.

3. Need of Drinking Water
• Without water, your body
would stop working properly
• Water aids in digestion,
absorption of food, regulates
body temperature and blood
circulation, carries nutrients
and oxygen to cells, and
removes toxins and other
wastes

4. If we don’t Drink water ?
• One of the major results of
inaction is dehydration
• Symptoms of dehydration
include
– Dry mouth
– Sleepiness or tiredness
– Thirst
– Decreased urination
– Muscle weakness
– Headache
– Dizziness

5. Water Replenishment
• It is recommended that a
person should be drinking at
least 8 glasses of water per day
• Drink it with lunch and dinner
– Instead of choosing sodas,
juices, or alcohol drink
water with your meal

6. • Take a 16 or more-ounce water
bottle to school and/or work
– Drink all the water before
lunch
– Refill the bottle
– Drink it all before you head
home
16-ounce = approx. 0.5 litre
Water Replenishment

7. Advantages of drinking water
• The results of drinking more
water improves the way we
look, feel, and even function
– Hydration of skin, keeping
it looking fresh and healthy
– Weight control
– Increased energy
– Preventing illnesses and
keeping the immune system
healthy
– Maintaining overall health

8. Where do we get this water from?
• Drinking water is available
to us after purification
• Purification can be by
Natural Methods or can be
done Artificially

9. Natural Method -Water Cycle
Surface Water
Evaporation
Condensation
(Cloud
Formation)
Precipitation
(Rain, Hail,
Snow)
Infiltration

10. Artificial Method
River
Sedimentation
Loading
Filtration
Chlorination
Home

11. Wastage
• Wastage during daily use
– Running tap during
brushing of teeth
– Dripping taps
– Taking bath under shower
– Washing cars with garden
pipes
– RO outputs

12. Conservation
• Techniques include
– Rain water harvesting
– Drip Irrigation
– Water used for washing
vegetables can be reused
for watering plants
– RO output can be used
mopping

13. Thanks
Made by
Aayush Anand