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You can reduce the risks of water borne diseases by regularly monitoring the quality of your drinking water. You can test water at home using various water testing kits or in the laboratories of your area. This will help in identifying the appropriate water purification system depending on the type of contaminants present in your drinking water. Our calculators and downloads will guide you on water testing methods and on ways to ensure that your drinking water is safe for your family. We also provide information on the uses of various water purifiers in the market, while guiding you on effective and affordable home based water purification methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is rainwater safe for drinking?
Yes, treated rainwater is safe for drinking. The conventional water purifying methods, such as boiling water, or treatment using candle based filters, UV filtration or Reverse Osmosis makes rainwater safe for drinking.
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My water is colourless and has no taste or odour. Could it still be contaminated?
There are several type of contaminants which do not perceptibly influence the colour, taste or odour of water. These contaminants, which can be biological, mineral, chemical or organic in nature can lead to various diseases such as diarrhoea, and typhoid. Therefore, water that is colourless, tasteless or odourless may not necessarily be safe for consumption. By testing water quality at regular intervals and using an effective water purifying system, you can make your drinking water safe for your consumption.
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Is it possible for households to check the quality of its drinking water?
Yes, it is possible for households to check the quality of its drinking water. Households can use one of the easily available and accurate water testing kits sold in the market or access them from water testing laboratories in their area.
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What are the ill-effects of drinking unsafe water or contaminated water?
Drinking unsafe or contaminated water can lead to various types of water borne diseases. Some of the common water borne diseases include vomiting, diarrhea, renal or stomach related diseases, dysentry and typhoid.
For knowing more about water borne diseases, their causes and impact, click here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterborne_diseases
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I boil water before drinking. Is that enough to get safe drinking water?
Boiling water is a very effective way to kill its bacteria and viruses. The technique is to bring water to a boil and allow it to boil on moderate heat for a minute or so. Boiled water is safe for consumption within 24 hours.
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Is my drinking water safe?
Water contains various chemicals, minerals and physical impurities. Various water purification methods treat water to reduce the levels of various existing impurities to permissible limits. Therefore, testing your water quality is an effective to determine whether your drinking water is safe and whether you are using an effective water purification system to make your water safe for human consumption.
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