The filters can stay on a shelf for years and still be effective. Each filter replaces 400 single use plastic bottles. In general, you can fill up the water purifier bottle 2-3 times a day and the filter will last for 3 months.
Human Need for Water
So, what happens if we dont consume enough water daily? What happens if the water we consume is impure or infected? How long can we go without water?
Dehydration occurs when we dont consume enough water and our bodies become deficient. If the dehydration becomes severe enough our organs start to fail and we become incapacitated – it can even be fatal.
Without water, symptoms start to show. We start to feel thirsty. We eventually feel fatigue, dizziness, confusion, etc.
During an emergency situation, dehydration can be life-threatening. Three days isnt a long time.
Clean water is also required. Sickness from water-bourne diseases and impurities can make things a lot worse.
A common water carried parasite called Giardia can really make people sick. It causes diarrhea, gas, stomach cramps, upset stomach, etc. Other bacterias, pathogens, and parasites can reek havoc on the human body, often times making dehydration a big factor.
Impurities like heavy metals, dissoved medications from sewage, and many others can be hidden toxins. They can make us sick. Without knowing the cause, it can be very difficult to know what impurity is the culprit.
Locating drinkable water is consider one of the urgent survival priorites. We have a few days to track it down and purify it.
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Water Required for Life
Its well known that up to 60% of the human body is water. Did you know the brain and heart are 73% water, while the lungs are 83%? Even the bones consist of 31% water. Its considered one of the most important components to all life.
Our bodies give up water through respiration, sweating, urination, etc. In order to remain healthy adults must consume roughly 1 gallon of water per day including all beverages and foods.
It is commonly assumed that the average adult can last for about 3 days without water in a moderate climate. Hot and dry, windy, super cold conditions accelerate water loss.
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