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Drinking Water

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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Why do you drink boiled water?

Yes it is. I have been drinking boiled city water for 70 years.

After water has been boiled, nearly all germs have been killed because of the inhospitable environment. Some bacteria do exist above that temperature, but it is unlikely they will harm you if you drink the boiled water. It is safe to drink especially if it is not still scalding.

Danger in drinking more than a gallon of water per day?

It's not necessarily dangerous, but remember to be sensible about it. An athlete or someone performing intensive exercise may very well need that much water. Drinking a large amount of water (2+ gallons) in a short period of time (1-2 hours) can be dangerous, as your kidneys will unable to excrete the additional water fast enough.

Babies drinking pool water?

Don't let them drink it. Chances are, a little won't hurt them, but its not a good habit to deveplop. Especially, if there are alot of chemicals in it.

Does drinking water make you fat?

No, overeating and/or under exercising are the most common causes of excess fat in humans. Drinking more water has been found to help weight loss. Make sure you are not eating too much salt or you will retain the water that adds weight on the scales (but not fat).

Most diet plans tell you to drink lots of water. Drinking water helps all your metabolic processes. It is good for your skin, kidneys, blood, and digestive system, etc. It will also help you feel full so you are not as hungry.

Most of us don't drink enough water in one day. At least 12 -8 oz. glasses a day would be ideal. Raw vegetables also contain water and provide hydration, fiber and nutrients.

Is propel water healthy to drink?

Propel can be good for you in some ways. After you exercise propel hydrates you. Do not drink during a sport involved with lots of running like basketball. The acid makes your stomach ache. So in ways it is good. And some ways no.

What happens when animals don't drink water?

I don't know. What do you think smartie? You die.

What is the safe limit of salt in drinking water?

The safe limit for salt in drinking water is somewhat debatable. In the United States, 1000 ppm is the limit for humans while 2000 ppm is the limit for livestock or watering of crops.

Are there health risks associated with drinking carbonated water i.e. seltzer or club soda?

Not by itself. Aside from the small chance that the cap from an over-carbonated beverage could fly off and hit you in the eye when you open it, there's little reason to worry. There's some evidence that sparkling water increases the absorption rate of alcohol. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B8CY1-4NRMDG8-1&_user=38557&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000004358&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=38557&md5=16d39b62588b331968374a5a1e8a2e42

Does drinking lot of water help in reducing fat?

Absolutely, drinking water can aid in cleaning the body. It is also known that drinking more water can help to prevent overeating and benefit weight loss.

Can drinking a lot of water flush alcohol out of you system fast?

No, It immediately enters the blood stream then is processed through your liver. If your liver is impaired it can take longer. The alcohol rate of absorption is also influenced by whether you started drinking on a full or empty stomach. An average weight man can drink approx. 1.5 ounces of alcohol and process it within an hour. An average weight woman 1ounce per hour. Water will help prevent dehydration while drinking which is the main cause of a hangover.

How many people die from drinking dirty water everyday?

People drink dirty water wherever there is not a source of clean/sanitized water available. Third world countries contain the most people susceptible to having to drink dirty water because of the lack of sanitation and poor conditions that they live in.

Why rabbit is not drinking water?

have you forgotten to feed it lately? Is it refusing its food? If it is refusing its food which makes it hungry maybe you are not feeding it the right food. Are you only feeding it fresh and clean water? No juice, no dirty water? I am not sure what you mean by your question...

Why is sea water unfit for drinking use?

Beacause it could kill you and make you have to go to the hospital. This is why we can only drink freshwater.

How long can you leave a cup of water sitting out for and still drink it?

This answer depends on the environment. If, for example, you are talking about in a kitchen in a maintained household, the water will be good for probably a few days. After that point, there will be so much dust in the cup that you'd probably just want to get a new glass of water. But out in the woods, a cup of water would probably last a few hours unattended. Insects and such will get into the water and may possibly contaminate it. In a snowy or very cold environment, you could probably leave it out for a day, since most insects won't be about.

Can you drink the water from dehumidifiers?

It would taste flat and be less pleasant than conventional tap water, but you would not become ill from it.

What are the advantages of bottled water over tap water?

Tap water is not cleaner than bottled water. Some tap waters are better than others, depending upon where you live. There are two kinds of bottled water: filtered and distilled. If it does not say distilled, it is filtered. Really good tap water is just about as good as filtered water, while average or bad tap water is not as good as filtered water. Distilled water is cleaner than filtered water and it is the cleanest purest water that there is. (boricua94 improved answer)Also most water regardless is the same. It has no government regulations, In saying that if you really wanted to and had the materials to do this, you could simply find empty plastic bottles, put labels on them and fill them with water. You could make about $1.50 profit max.

What is the name of the process which purifies water?

Water Purification

If you're out and about, then you should be taking the best quality water with you wherever you go. You can do this by getting a take along portable water purification system and using some water purification tablets, just in case you run out and have to drink water that you're not sure is completely safe. And don't even think about using Brita for Radiation Exposure, it will do nothing for it at all!

Store the water in a stainless steel BPA free container, ceramic or other BPA free container. Use water purification tablets, but not Postasium Iodine (which is what makes iodized table salt) so dangerous. This salt is toxic, ask your doctor! Natural sea salt is beneficial. A little difference can make a big difference to your health.

For a complete list of water protection systems visit:

http://thehealingfrequency.com/whole-house-water-purification-systems/

What is the safe COD level for drinking water?

Between 50 ppm and 300 ppm is safe. Better below 100 ppm.

Why do you feel like vomiting after drinking cold water?

iHappenes because you have had way to much water in your body. It has to get rid of some of the water to prevent overload. Nether of less to much water can be fatal unless you are a dishwasher and can use all the water you can like and make things shiny

How did the palolithic people get their water?

They got it by digging up the ground until they struck water!

Amazingly the water was always clean, but if we were to do it now it would be quite mucky!

Why couldn't the mariner drink any water?

because it will dehydrate you faster and can make you a bit dossey.