HEALTHY WATER TRIVIA II

We know how much you enjoyed our first healthy water trivia challenge, and we have to admit; we loved it too. After all, who doesn’t care about clean, healthy water for good health? It is truly the foundation of a vibrant life. There are still so many fascinating little bits yet to share, like this little factoid: “In a 100-year period, a water molecule spends 98 years in the ocean, 20 months as ice, about 2 weeks in lakes and rivers, and less than a week in the atmosphere.” We just couldn’t resist. Pure Water Plumbing presents to you: Healthy Water Trivia II. Have fun!

HEALTHY WATER TRIVIA II

1. Of all the water on earth, groundwater or water readily accessible in lakes, streams and rivers, what percentage of that water is fresh water?

1. 35%
2. 16.25%

     C.   2.5%

2. The human brain consists of:

1. 2/3 water
2. 50% water
3. 75% water

3. The total amount of water in the body of an average adult is:

1. 5 gallons
2. 3.333 gallons
3. 10 gallons

4. True or False: Most of the world's people walk about 45 minutes to reach the nearest source of water.

 

5. True or False: Each day almost 1,000 children under the age of 5 in Third World countries die as a result of illnesses contracted by use of impure water.

6. True or False: Today, we know of more than 70,000 identified water contaminants.

7. True or False: Contemporary U.S. drinking water standards require a sample meet over 90  different purity specifications to be considered acceptable drinking water quality.

8. 1 gallon of gasoline can contaminate approximately how many gallons of water?

1. 4 gallons
2. 750,000 gallons
3. 1,000 gallons

9. True or False: The chief sources of water contamination today are associated with the post World War II Chemical Age.

10. True or False: If all new sources of contamination were eliminated, the planet’s groundwater would effectively “reset” itself in 10 years; all available groundwater would become 98% free of pollution.

ANSWERS

1. The answer is C. Only 2.5% of all water on earth is fresh water.

2. The answer is C, 75% water. Does that give you a better picture about why it’s so important to drink plenty of clean, pure water to maintain proper hydration levels? If 2/3 sounded more familiar to you, that’s probably because the body as a whole consists of roughly 66% water.

3. C: The number varies greatly based upon weight, but the correct answer for the average adult is approximately 10 gallons.

4. False: The actual average distance travelled to fetch water is at least 3 hours.

5. False - The number of children under the age of 5 in Third World countries that die as a result of illnesses contracted by ingesting contaminated water is actually 10 times higher: 10,000.

6. True.

7. True. While the number varies from state to state, generally speaking there are at least 90 different factors that are measured in testing water for acceptable levels of purity and cleanliness.

8. B: 750,000 gallons

9. True. Chemical contaminants developed in the period during and following World War II, known as the Chemical Age, are widely used today in Industrial and Agricultural applications.

10. True. Of course, while the statement is true, the possibility of achieving this is sadly nonexistent.

Pure Water = Healthy Water

If you have concerns about the safety and quality of your water, Pure Water Plumbing has a range of solutions for all of your water quality issues. From Water Softeners and Water Conditioners to Reverse Osmosis Systems and UV Water Sterilization Systems, Pure Water Plumbing can help! We’ll be happy to answer all of your questions, and are proud of our reputation for providing high-quality service, customer satisfaction, and a variety of products, systems and services to choose from. Visit our website Here, or contact Pure Water Plumbing today at (615) 378-5091.

Pure Water Plumbing offers a broad range of services, from commercial and residential plumbing, to water heater installation and repair, and even bathroom remodeling. We work hard to meet and exceed your expectations. In addition to water filtration, Pure Water Plumbing does commercial and residential plumbing and bathroom remodeling.  We service Goodlettsville, Antioch, Bellevue, Brentwood, Clarksville, Columbia, Franklin, Gallatin, Greenbrier, Hendersonville, Hermitage, La Vergne, Lebanon, Madison, Mount Juliet, Nashville, Old Hickory, Smyrna, Spring Hill, and White House, Tennessee.

10 HEALTHY WATER TRIVIA QUESTIONS

Just how much do you know about how clean, pure water impacts your daily health? At Pure Water Plumbing, we thought it would be fun to find out. Go ahead, test your healthy water IQ. The answers are at the bottom. Enjoy!

HEALTHY WATER TRIVIA

1. How long can a person survive without water?

2. How much water do we need to drink daily for optimal health?

3. True or False: If you have caught a fever, reduce your water intake immediately so your body doesn’t have to work overtime to process it.

4. How long does it typically take for water to leave the stomach after consumption?

5. True or False: If you live in an old house with lead pipelines you could get health problems.

6. How many cases of illness due to water contamination are reported to the Centers for Disease Control annually?

7.  True or False: It’s okay to ingest a little salt water from time to time.

8. Is it true that many lakes and rivers have healing properties in the water and are good to drink from when you want a boost?

9. What things do water treatment facilities work to filter from water in order prevent the diseases, like cholera and typhoid, that they cause?

10. How many people in the world are without safe drinking water?

ANSWERS

1. A person can live for about a month without food, but without water, only about a week before dying of dehydration.

2. The recommended daily consumption level is 2 liters.

3. FALSE! Water regulates the temperature of the human body, so if you have a fever, rest and plenty of fluids are the top prescription for helping the body defeat it.

4.  Five minutes.

5. TRUE! Weathering of the pipelines over time can cause lead to be leached into your water and pour out of the tap into your glass, which is very harmful to your health.

6. The CDC reports that more than 4,000 cases per year of illness due to drinking contaminated water are received.

7. FALSE! Our kidneys can only create urine less salty than salt water. Therefore, to get rid of all the excess salt taken in by drinking seawater, you have to urinate more water than was consumed, which results in death by dehydration.

8. Nope. Drinking water straight from a lake or river is never recommended, as it can be damaging to your health. Don’t risk it - no matter what local lore may say!

9. Bacteria, viruses and parasites found naturally in water.

10. More than 2 billion people on the planet - out of 7 billion total - do not have a safe water supply, about 28.5%.

Pure Water = Healthy Water

If you have concerns about the safety and quality of your water, Pure Water Plumbing has a range of solutions for all of your water quality issues. From Water Softeners and Water Conditioners to Reverse Osmosis Systems and UV Water Sterilization Systems, Pure Water Plumbing can help! We’ll be happy to answer all of your questions, and are proud of our reputation for providing high-quality service, customer satisfaction, and a variety of products, systems and services to choose from. Visit our website Here, or contact Pure Water Plumbing today at (615) 378-5091.

Pure Water Plumbing offers a broad range of services, from commercial and residential plumbing, to water heater installation and repair, and even bathroom remodeling. We work hard to meet and exceed your expectations. In addition to water filtration, Pure Water Plumbing does commercial and residential plumbing and bathroom remodeling.  We service Goodlettsville, Antioch, Bellevue, Brentwood, Clarksville, Columbia, Franklin, Gallatin, Greenbrier, Hendersonville, Hermitage, La Vergne, Lebanon, Madison, Mount Juliet, Nashville, Old Hickory, Smyrna, Spring Hill, and White House, Tennessee.