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We tend to take water for granted, especially in western society, and the benefits of water filtration are frequently overlooked. Turn on a tap and there it is; flowing effortlessly for drinking, cooking, bathing and cleaning. It's there for our leisure time too; for fun and exercise in swimming pools, and to educate and amaze us in aquariums and ponds. Wherever we happen to be in the world, water holds the key to the health and well-being of everyone. Without systems in place to ensure its cleanliness, water can quickly have the opposite effect and become a harbour for a plethora of bugs and bacteria, bringing with them deleterious outcomes. Check out our water solutions now! Facts about water filtration If you've not thought much about why water needs to be filtered, here are five key facts about water filtration and its importance for everyone. Water filtration accessibility is low Water filtration as a barrier Water filtration saves lives Water filtration for survival Water filtration to stay hydrated Find out more about these facts below 1. Water filtration accessibility It's still a little-known fact that around 25% of the world's population has no access to clean drinking water. Couple this with the fact that around 97% of all available water is either saline or for some reason undrinkable and it stands to reason that making water available for human consumption needs some serious thought. Water filtration systems are essential for the removal of water-borne disease-carrying bacteria, toxins and other harmful elements. 2. Water filtration as a barrier Hundreds of tons of pollutants leach or are washed into our watercourses every year. Accidental contamination (from chlorine, aluminium or other elements) also happens with widespread consequences such as vomiting and stomach upsets. Secure, reliable, efficient water filtration systems prevent such impurities reaching our taps and keep our drinking water clean and healthy to drink. 3. Water filtration saves lives Whilst you have been reading this short piece, another child has unfortunately passed away in the developing world from drinking dirty water. Portable water filtration systems being rolled out across developing areas are saving lives by providing cleaner, bacteria-free drinking water. 4. Water filtration for survival The human brain is around 75% water and our body needs a constant supply of clean healthy water just to function properly. Whilst our immune system can detect and protect us against some bacterial invaders, some contaminants such as the virulent E-coli bug, can cause serious diarrhoea and intestinal infection. It can be found in untreated/unfiltered water containing faecal matter and in contaminated food. 5. Water filtration to stay hydrated Clean water is a basic human need and is provided in the developed world via water filtration and treatment plants. Whilst you could probably survive for 3 or 4 weeks without food, you would probably die of dehydration after a single week without water. With a growing population and antibiotic-resistant disease on the increase, the need for clean water with bacteria and pollutants effectively filtered out has never been so great. The importance of filtered drinking water We all need water and we need it to be healthy. The importance of filtering our water, whether in the UK or overseas, cannot be understated - the removal of harmful toxins, bacteria and particles is essential for the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. We also need the naturally occurring minerals that water contains and which some treatments can destroy. This is where Doulton water filtration systems come in to their own; by removing what we don't want from our drinking water it leaves us with exactly what we need! Check out our water solutions now!
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Torrential Rain & Flooding... But No Drinking Water!
The first week in October 2016 saw Hurricane Matthew sweep through the Caribbean, hitting the island of Haiti with wind-speeds of over 150 mph. With the number of casualties quickly reaching 1000, aid workers and rescue agencies struggled to get shelter, food and water to tens of thousands of people left homeless, thirsty and hungry. The storm not only destroyed homes and crops, but severely damaged roads, power supplies, ports and the water supply infrastructure. The facilities for aid vessels to safely dock and for rescue personnel to get to devastated areas were greatly compromised. Attempts to provide extra resources on the ground were further threatened by the outbreak of cholera following the major disruption to the water supply. Check out our water solutions now! Priorities Fears grew that deaths due to the spread of disease could quickly outnumber those caused by the hurricane itself, and the supply of cleaner and healthier drinking water, together with shelter for all those displaced became a priority. The storm had passed directly across Haiti's entire southern coast, driving the sea inland, flattening homes and contaminating any fresh water supplies not already destroyed. The main road connecting the capital, Port-au-Prince, to the southern coast was destroyed and some small towns became inaccessible. The US naval vessel USS Mesa Verde assisted with rescue efforts, as well as nine military helicopters that helped to deliver food and water to the hardest-hit areas. The Red Cross launched an emergency appeal to provide medical aid, shelter and water for Haiti, one of the world's poorest countries, which had never fully recovered from the earthquake in 2010 that killed thousands of people and which was followed by a cholera epidemic. Providing accessible, cleaner, healthier drinking water With the threat of a following storm surge and further flooding imminent, and no chance of restoring a reliable water supply to thousands of people, water had be dropped in by helicopter or shipped in on vessels that were able to dock. In such situations, contaminated water is real a threat, so gravity fed independent water supplies and water filters are proven to save lives. Those providing humanitarian aid need fast, portable and reliable methods of delivering water that's healthy to drink, not only for the homeless, but for the aid agencies and rescue workers arriving in the area too. Crisis Hurricane Matthew resulted in a colossal humanitarian crisis, which caused major food and water insecurities, zero sanitation and a cholera epidemic. Without filtered drinkable water, it was anticipated that many more people would suffer. To reach minimum survival conditions, people who had lost everything needed to rely on the most basic of human needs and clean drinking water. With power lines down and no reliable electricity supply, pumping water from a source that wasn't damaged by the storm was also impossible. Getting water to isolated areas in highly demanding conditions, anywhere in the world, is a major challenge. Technology Demanding situations and challenging conditions, whether in war zones, drought and famine effected regions, or as in the case of Haiti, areas suffering extreme weather events, need alternatives that are not only highly adaptive and portable, but quick to deliver results. This is where the technology to provide efficient, robust, independent drinking water filtration and supply can save lives. Doulton Water Filters can help To find out more about our Gravity Fed Water filters and wide range of products that can be used in difficult and demanding situations, call us now or email here. Quality drinking water solutions for everyone and trusted by millions. Check out our water solutions now!
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Spreading The Water Filtration Word Across Social Media
Ever since our inception in 1826 we've held a strong sense of commitment to our supporters, distributors and customers. We pride ourselves in having open communication channels with everyone we work with and are more than happy to listen to all aspects of feedback to the accessibility to, and awareness of, water filtration. Now, almost 200 years on from our formation we're taking a very big step into the virtual world of social media. As from today, we're proud to announce the brand new social media platforms for Doulton Water Filters as follows: Twitter - @DoultonWater Facebook - /DoultonDrinkingWater YouTube - /DoultonDrinkingWater LinkedIn - /Doulton-Drinking-Water Google+ - /DoultonDrinkingWater We're taking it slowly and investing heavily in the information we provide across our activity so that you can stay informed of what really matters to you, your family and your colleagues. Content will be rich and educational in nature, drawn from experience from across the world. You will be sure to gain useful facts, figures and even the odd quirky insight by following our profiles. If you have any questions whatsoever please feel free to contact us and share your thoughts to seek further information. And if social media isn't quite your thing, please refer to our full details listed below; we're traditional at heart too. Until then, we'd love for you to connect with us and share our commitment to worldwide innovation and improving water filtration for everyone across the globe. Contact Doulton Water Filters Lymedale Cross Lower Milehouse Lane Newcastle-under-Lyme United Kingdom ST5 9BT 01782 664 444 help@doulton.com Check out our water solutions now!
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