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The Power Of Water : The Importance Of Clean Water

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Water is the most abundant resource that the Earth needs to sustain itself and all the life with it. Based on prior knowledge, about 70 percent of our body is made up from water; and ideally, we are supposed to drink half a gallon of water per day. So, why is water so important and why do we need to sustain it? It is pretty simple, without water, we die. Nearly every species on Earth requires water to live, so a balance needs to be met by humans in order for other species to thrive and for all to live in harmony with clean water. People are generally educated to an extent on the effects of not drinking enough water and/or not drinking clean water. If we do not consume water every single day, our bodies go into dehydration which can lead to serious consequences if not addressed properly or on time; and drinking dirty water can also cause unwanted medical issues as well. We have a basic understanding of what happens to us when we do not have adequate water, but water is used for many other things on Earth, vital to not only us, but the planet itself and other organisms it houses. Water is our most abundant resource because we use it every day for multiple purposes. The main reason that humans need water is for health purposes. Water helps our growth and development, as well as our personal hygiene; so, having enough water that is clean is ideal. Dr. Pivo discusses in his lectures many different we can curve our water usage to help the environment and his best suggestion is to

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