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Without water, life as we know it would cease. Water is all around us and covers at least 70% of the earth’s surface. Fresh water supply is however not so easy to come by much to the extent that in some areas it lacks completely. One of the ways of availing clean water for use is by purifying water. This is done by processing water by chemicals which rid it of dirt, harmful bacteria and rust among others.

“Hard water” is that which contains mainly magnesium and calcium ions. It is of big disadvantage because it does not lather easily and it forms scud in boilers and pots. Water can be softened by passing it through a mineral tank that contains beads, where the calcium and magnesium ions are replaced by the more soluble potassium and sodium ions. This effectively renders the water “soft”. You use less soap with soft water and lime scaling isn’t as pronounced. Also, your skin feels smoother after you bath with softened water.

Whole-house water filters when installed ensure that your water supply is clean and that your air supply is cleaner. However, whole house filters do not remove all impurities since there are those that remain after the water passes through the plumbing in your house. This can be dealt with by installing secondary water filters such as faucets and counter-top water filters.

“Hard water” is that which contains ions of calcium and magnesium. It does not lather easily and it forms scud on the insides of boilers, pipes and kettles. It can be softened by use of a water softener that effectively removes/exchanges the calcium and magnesium ions for sodium and potassium ions which are more soluble. Soft water has better taste and it also feels better to bathe in it.

One can also use water filter cartridges which may contain water softeners. This functions by removing sediments as water flows towards the household, taking out the bad taste that water sometimes get from pipes and also removes disease carrying bacteria and other organisms that may cause people harm.

Water coolers are becoming more and more common across work places today. This is because they present a reduced effort to obtain either cold or hot water in the office or at home. In addition to treating the water, the coolers can come equipped with reverse osmosis or ultra filtration system.

No costs should be spared in making sure that one accesses safe drinking water. Water borne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera and typhoid would cost considerably more if contracted. Boiling of water and distillation are also among the methods of purification available although in the process essential minerals are lost. Addition of such things as water guards for example in water storage tanks goes a long way in maintaining the integrity of stored water.