Wastewater Facts

Wastewater is one of the most important issues that needs to be addressed within our modern society. Alarming new statistics have revealed just how dangerous wastewater can be and the impact it makes on our environment. Over 50 billion dollars are spent on an annual basis in order to dampen the negative impact that this water has on our environment. It is believed that 70% or more of our coral reef and aquatic habitat is damaged from water being untreated and threatening the surrounding areas.

You may be asking yourself what tactics or techniques can be used in order to prevent drinking or consuming wastewater. The most common practice that one can immediately start using is boiling the water you may be using in the future. Boiling your drinking water helps eliminate bacteria and chemicals that may be contained within the water you’re using. Doing this will also help the environment should you decide to dispose of the water down the drain.

Another approach that can be taken in order to purify your water is using Chlorine Bleach on a regular basis. Much like the boiling method, Chlorine Bleach chemically eradicates the harmful additives that can sneak into our drinking water. This method should be used in a safe environment that helps protect the user during the treatment process. Avoid getting the chemical into the eyes, nose, mouth, or ears as this can lead to sickness or even death in rare circumstances. Always use protective clothing and rubber gloves as these chemicals can be lethal in certain circumstances.

The last point that should be made is that of social awareness about wastewater and how it impacts our communities, industries, and planet. Just 1 liter of wastewater can contaminate as much as 8 liters of clean water in a short period of time. We need to raise our concern about these issues and help organizations fight back against the contaminants within our water supply. Not only does it hurt our health, it also lowers the real estate prices, hurts the fishing economy, and trickles down into other parts of our economy.