Have you ever wondered how much of the Earth's water is potable? With the alarming and escalating rate of water pollution, you could be forgiven for concluding that there's hardly any safe drinking water nowadays. But putting aside the harmful effects of pollutants, did you know that the Earth's fresh water supply amounts only to 2.5% of the world's entire reservoir of water?
Imagine, then, how slim your chances are in getting clean water to drink. Furthermore, significant proportions of that small percentage of fresh water are either found in frozen glaziers or deep down inside the earth. Add to that the threats of pollution, and you have to wonder how can we possibly drink safe water? The answer is obvious: households need a water purifier to remain unharmed by waterborne diseases and other common health threats that can be attributed to contaminated raw drinking water.
A drinking water purifier is a modern-day technology marvel, functioning primarily as a filter, cleanser, and purifier of natural fresh water. Some water purifiers perform their cleansing and purification function through the aid of electrical or chemical means. Others do not require electricity or chemicals. Of these, it is obviously the water purifiers that do not require chemicals or electricity that are preferred in a household situation.
Unlike alkaline water or reverse osmosis systems, the purification technology as used in the Seagull IV range of water purifiers does not use chemical solutions to provide every household with clean, fresh and naturally-tasting drinking and cooking water. Rather, it uses a sophisticated technology - General Ecology's Structured Matrix - to retain the naturalness of water and, of course, to make it pure.
How safe is natural drinking water?
Nowadays, it's just too risky to trust the cleanliness of natural fresh water. To date, the World Health Organization has statistically recorded that 88% of diarrheal disease is attributed to unclean natural fresh water supply.
One of the most common illnesses associated with unsafe drinking water is waterborne disease. Organisms like parasitic cysts, bacteria and viruses are the major health threats usually found in contaminated water supplies. Just do a quick search for water-borne organisms causing such health issues and you'll certainly find the most shocking truth concerning contaminated drinking water.
Ways to be earth-friendly
Campaigns on conserving energy and saving the environment have been become more prevalent in recent years. Concerned individuals, community groups, and organizations have come out with different ways to lessen the effect of industry on the environment. Thankfully, some companies are convinced that adhering strictly to eco-friendly guidelines can make a big contribution to this crusade.
When speaking of environmental-friendly companies, it is important to note that General Ecology has been producing household products that are part of its "Green Solution" for many years. Through this concept, the company has developed household products that reduce your dependency on electricity and on bottled water.
It is clear therefore that a water purifier is part of the family "armour" against health disorders. Plus, acquiring one can transform you into a responsible eco-citizen.
