This document discusses water requirements for various industries. It states that boilers require soft water to prevent scale formation and corrosion. The paper industry needs water without silica or turbidity which can affect brightness and color. Beverages require non-alkaline water to preserve taste. Sugar refining and crystallization is difficult with hard water or impurities. Organic matter in water is harmful for bakeries by affecting yeast. Pharmaceuticals need pure, colorless, tasteless, pathogen-free water to avoid undesirable products. Concrete making requires water without sulfates and magnesium.