Safe Water
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Unsafe drinking water can lead to diarrhea, jaundice and typhoid.
About 70% of people in India do not have access to safe water.
Tap water may not be safe for drinking.
Ice made from tap water may not be safe for use.
Vegetables washed in tap water may not be safe for consumption.
Adding chlorine in water may take up to 30 minutes to kill micro-organisms that may be present in water.
Putting few drops of iodine in water may take up to 30 minutes to kill micro-organisms that may be present in water.
Contaminated water may be unpleasant to taste.
RO (reverse osmosis) and UV (ultraviolet) treated water are safe. They kill micro-organisms and remove/dissolve impurities.
Water should be rolling boiled for 1 to 3 minutes to kill micro-organisms.
RO and UV water may be cheaper than buying bottle water.
If RO water is put in a contaminated container, it may become contaminated.
RO water should be stored in uncontaminated utensils.
Vegetables should be washed in running water and not in stored water.
Remember the Formula: Heat it, boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it.
Hands should be washed with clean water.
After washing hands, one should dry hands with a clean cloth/tissue/towel.
Safe water should not be used for washing clothes.
Normal water consumption is 30 ml per kg body weight