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Water, the liquid of life itself. How do we use it and how do we protect it? All these questions and more are bottled here.

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What does purification mean?

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Though the ritual may vary from religions the idea of purification is to remove some form of spiritual evil or taboo.

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Catholic AnswerIn the Catholic religion, purification has a very specific meaning, it means that you are removing any trace of the Precious Body and Blood of Our Blessed Lord from the Paten and Chalice after they have been used at Mass. They are ritually purified by rinsing with water (which is consumed by the priest) and then dried with a linen towel called a purificator.

How can waste water can be turned into drinking water?

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Answer : The steps involved in getting clarified water from wastewater involves physical, chemical, and biological processes, which remove physical, chemical and biological matter that contaminates the wastewater.

1. Wastewater is passed through bar screens. Large objects like rags, sticks, cans, plastic packets, napkins are removed

2. Water then goes to a grit and sand removal tank. The speed of the incoming wastewater is decreased to allow sand, grit and pebbles to settle down through sedimentation .

3. The water is then allowed to settle in a large tank which is sloped towards the middle. Solids like faeces settle at the bottom by sedimentation and are removed with a scraper. This is the sludge. A skimmer removes the floatable solids like oil and grease. Water so cleared is called clarified water. The sludge is transferred to a separate tank where it is decomposed by the anaerobic bacteria. The biogas produced in the process can be used as fuel or can be used to produce electricity.

4. Air is pumped into the clarified water to help aerobic bacteria to grow. Bacteria consume human waste, food waste, soaps and other unwanted matter still remaining in clarified water. After several hours, the suspended microbes settle at the bottom of the tank as activated sludge. The water is then removed from the top. The activated sludge is about 97% water. The water is removed by sand drying beds or machines. Dried sludge is used as manure, returning organic matter and nutrients to the soil. The treated water has a very low level of organic material and suspended matter. It is discharged into a sea, a river or into the ground. Nature cleans it up further.

Why is wastewater treated?

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A wastewater treatment plant is a facility in which a combination of various processes (e.g., physical, chemical and biological) are used to treat industrial wastewater and remove pollutants

Pearl laboratory supplies is one of the leading service provider in term of wasterwater treatment plant.

What are some good containers for holding water?

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a beaker or a measuring cup are a few of the simple ways to collect rain water.

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Is soft water safe to drink?

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If your water is naturally soft it is perfectly safe to drink. If your water has been softened by a "water-softener" it contains sodium ions as a byproduct of the softening process. Having an intake of this much sodium in your drinking water could be detrimental.

What provision are made by local authority for the supply of clean drinking water?

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the local authority has setup a water department i think they can definately help you.......

What other step must be taken in the treatment of water?

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Chemicals must be added to kill the bacteria after they have finished digesting.

Is running an drinking water help lose weight?

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Yes. Just make sure you stay near a toilet!

Is drinking water while eating bad?

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  • No. Liquid helps to break down food.
  • The above answer is incorrect. Please do more research before believing me or the above answer. Drinking while eating dilutes stomach acids and digestive enzymes.
  • According to a doctor at the Mayo Clinic, the first answer is correct. Water during and after meals helps break down food and promotes good digestion. You should not worry about diluting your stomach acids, they get by fine either way.
  • However, washing partially-chewed food down with beverages is bad for digestion, so regardless whether you drink, chew thoroughly, mixing chewed food with saliva.

Is it good to drink hot water?

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Temporarily prevents urine infection.

Should you drink water during your meal?

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NO! Water dilutes stomach acid. It dilutes the digestive enzymes required to do the task of breaking down the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins you're taking in. In some people, this can lead to symptoms of indigestion such as bloating, flatulence, and a sensation of abdominal fullness. Although this may have the beneficial effect of discouraging you from overeating, if you're prone to indigestion, it may make the problem worse, particularly if you've eaten a large meal.

It's better to drink a glass of water 30 minutes BEFORE a meal.

Will you get sick from drinking water with ecoli?

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Fresh bottled water should not make a person sick. Bottled water that is exposed to excessive heat temperatures may be harmful because of the toxins from the plastic bottle released into the water. A person would not feel the symptoms immediately making them sick although long term there could be effects.

Will drinking 3 litres of water a day help with weight loss?

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Yes, water is very effective in helping with weight loss. Many times people feel hunger in their stomach when it is really liquid they need. Drinking a glass of water will relieve cravings and get you to the next meal without snacking. If you drink a glass of water before you eat your meals, you won't eat as much. So it is very effective in taking off the pounds. Good luck!

Does drinking water help with acne?

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Water does not straightly get rid of acne but it can help prevent acne in the first place because you are washing the grease off your body which can cause acne

What does water to for your body and also how much do you need to drink in one day?

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Well, water is needed for most number of biochemical reactions and to maintain the body temperature. For a normal man 2 to 3 litres is enough and for a hardworking man 4 to 6 litres is more than enough. It is not standard, depends on the temperature, reason, etc.

Can you get brain damage from drinking too much water?

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Its possible since the kidneys can only deal with so much water. If you continually drink so much water that your kidneys can deal with it all, then various parts of your body will swell with overflow. This could include your brain tissue. When this happens, its known as a condition called brain edema. This could eventually kill you if you don't stop. All humans should drink 8 - 8 ounce glasses of water per day and up to 10 - 12 8 - 8 ounce glasses if perspiring from sports or anything that exerts or drains the body of fluids. If you are dsuppose rinking more than this then the above poster is correct. Answer I that it is true that you can have to much bodily fluid in your system, but if you lead a relatively active life the amount of energy you use and the amount of perspiration that occurs in your body, I dont think that you would need to worry about having swelling in the brain cells. It is true that if your lymphatic system to be more specific does not work efficiently that this could occur, but otherwise this is extremely like to occur and it shouldn't bother you. I think also the term that you are looking for is known as Cell lysis and not drowning!

Can you lose weight by drinking water for a week?

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  • Yes and no. The human body can go for an extended period of time without food. I went for 12 days without food. I do not recommend it for longer than three or four days. After that, the long-term effects on your body are not worth it, since your body can start eating it's own muscles for energy. It's been almost a year since my extended fast, and my body has still not fully recovered from the loss of muscle.
  • Truly fasting, not eating anything, has been proven to be non-harmful (provided that you have enough fat and no metabolic problems) and in the past has been used for weight loss. There are records of people going for 40, 100, 120 days without any food. The trick is that you have to fast for at least 4 days to stop feeling hungry and after an extended fast (weeks, months) re-feeding can be tricky and in some cases dangerous. You will lose a steady trickle of weight over time. A week will cause you to lose between 1 and 2 pounds. You have to drink enough water and get enough rest and some sun. Most people have enough nutrients already in them and do not require vitamins until they get well past the point where they require calories. However, eating anything tips the balance and it becomes a diet, a starvation diet. Then, the metabolism does not adjust to using your fat and you will harm yourself. Therefore, fasting is a slow weight loss method. If you think that fasting for a while so that you can approach food and eating from a cleaner slate will help you, talking to your doctor about a fast would be appropriate. If you think that fasting will cause you to drop a lot of weight quickly, then you are misguided. There are fasting groups and fasting centers (like TrueNorth) that can help you put together a healthy fast. However, the big focus is getting more in touch with yourself, clearing your palette of a taste for junky foods and appreciating how beautiful life is and how much food is a part of the fabric of life. All worthy goals. Losing weight very quickly is more harmful than being over weight and losing more than a pound or two per week is too fast. Consider a lifestyle change rather than a diet, considering not eating anything is a sign that you are really needing a change.
  • You will lose weight by starving yourself but, once you start eating again, you will gain more weight than you lost. This is because your body knows that you are starving and tries to hang on to nourishment it can get (and thus you get fat quickly). In addition, when you do not eat, your metabolism slows down and you will not be burning as many calories. Moreover, as mentioned in the first answer, your body will use muscle for energy, and then you are self-destructing. A better option would be to go on a sensible diet where you eat lots of fresh veggies & fruits and lean meats.
  • You will loose weight because you are starving. You could possibly kill yourself by doing this. Generally people cannot last longer than a week without food. I understand that you drinking water which will hopefully keep you alive but this is very unrealistic. Doing this can be very damaging to your body. Not to mention as soon as you eat anything again your body will immediately store it away as fat because you are starving it. Fat is a reserve. I suggest that you eat healthy and workout. It's as simple as that. Though it may not be instant, the probability of you 'making it' is 100%.
  • Actually, the human body can survive for three weeks without food and three days without water.
  • An average (not overweight) male adult can go without food for 42 days as long as they are not subject to harsh weather and emotional distress. Whilst fasting it is extremely important to drink plenty of water (2 litre minimum). You are likely to lose an average of 1-2 lbs (.45-.9 kg) per day of fasting. Keep in mind that this is water and fat loss. This is normally spread out with a weight loss of about 2.2 lbs (1kg) each day for the first few days, and about 1 lbs (.45) each day thereafter. After about a week though, weight loss will slow dramatically. If you eat healthy and slowly re-introduce foods when finishing a fast you can expect none to minimal weight gain. I hope this helped, and as with anything health related talk to a doctor or research from reputable sources.

Can you get sick from drinking tap water?

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yes..why would u even do that

What are the effects of drinking water on your skin?

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Water is a natural moisturizer for our skin. It hydrates the full body cells. It gives your skin life. One more simple answer all the toxic elements flush of from our body with water in the form of urine and sweat

Bacterial disease transmitted by drinking contaminated drinking water?

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yes if the food or water is infected or has a diseas you can get a disease or gat infected

What should you drink when you have the flu?

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Mona Vie - A derivative of the Asai berry... The berry comes from the rainforests of Brazil, and is a super fruit! The juice can create a feeling of general well being.

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Good old water, and plenty of it, is one of the better choices. If you are nauseated, sometimes gingerale and sprite can help.

Another drink which is high in antioxidants is POM.

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Mona Vie is way too expensive, and hard to get. By the time you order it and get it in you will already be better. In addition, the properties of the ingredients that come in the bottle are so diluted they really don't have any nutritional value.

Warm liquids, like teas are the best. Peppermint and Chamomile tea have soothing properties that help your throat feel better.

Is tap water fresh water?

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Springs are simply freshwater. But some of the fish, if any, in springs are salt and fresh water fish. Think of ponds and rivers and lakes. Those are all freshwater too. One more fact that I have to tell you is that water should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry place.

In Sudan how much fresh drinking water do they have?

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difficult to say, there is not a lot of potable water around. the purification plant in Khartoum is frequently broken or not working properly because of the frequent power outages. in addition to this the physical delivery infrastructure (pipes etc) is also frequently out. most homes have storage tanks; i remember not having water in the house for 2 weeks and having to wash with bottled water.

in poorer areas or rural areas they don't even have this type of luxury. water is normally well or river water and polluted. they use traditional clay water pots which do filter out a lot of impurities in the water. there is still a lot of cholera and other water borne diseases around.

theoretically in summer due to the heat everyone should be drinking about 8 litres of water a day just to replace what is lost by sweating.