The recent news of nine people being admitted to hospital after drinking contaminated water in Mhow near Indore has worried the entire state. These incidents are not only a warning but also telling people that water is the basis of life.
In such a situation, if it becomes impure, it becomes poison and makes our organs hollow. Let us tell you that due to bad water, problems like cholera, typhoid, jaundice, diarrhea etc. spread in the body, due to which the body starts becoming weak. In such a situation, it is important to know how contaminated water affects the body and what are the ways to purify it, today’s article is on this topic. Today we will tell you through this article how to purify water, read further…
How does contaminated water affect the body?
When we drink contaminated water, the bacteria and dangerous chemicals present in it directly enter our digestive system and blood sugar. These not only cause stomach infection but also have a bad effect on the kidneys and liver.
5 ways to purify water
- In an emergency like Mhow, boiling water is the safest option. Let the water boil for at least 20 minutes. Boiling destroys all the harmful bacteria and viruses present in water. Cool it and keep it covered in a glass or clean steel vessel.
- If you find the water dirty, you can use alum. In such a situation, rotate a piece of alum in water for a while. Due to this, all the soil and solid dirt in the water settles down. After this, filter the clean water above and use it.
- Let us tell you that oligodynamic properties are found in copper, which has the ability to destroy microorganisms. Note that if water kept in a copper pot overnight is drunk, immunity increases and the water becomes pure.
- If you want to clean the water of your home tank, you can use chlorine tablets. These are easily available in hospitals. Let us tell you that one small tablet can make 20 liters of water completely germ-free.
- If you have a purifier installed in your house, then be careful. Often people do not get the filter serviced on time, due to which bacteria start growing inside the filter. In such a situation, make sure to change the candle and membrane every 6 months.