WATER INTRODUCTION
The photograph above is called "The Blue Marble", and is a famous photo taken of the Earth on December 7th, 1972, by the Apollo 17 crew, while en route to the Moon. The distance between the spacecraft and the Earth is about 18,000 statute miles. This photo is part of a collection by NASA and is therefore Public Domain.
Introduction
Three-quarters of the earth is water about 330 million cubic miles, so you would think getting a drink of water would be fairly easy given its relative abundance. The problem is only a small fraction of earths water is fresh, and given the amount of chemical and microbial hazards that exist inside, only a tiny amount of that could be considered drinkable, (directly from the source). Under normal circumstances water can be dangerous as millions of people worldwide die every year from illnesses and diseases and associated symptoms that are contributed to drinking hazardous water. Under disaster and emergency type of situations many more people are put at risk, as the possibility of contamination increases dramatically. Of course all is not lost, because turning bad water into good is fairly easy and has been done for centuries.
Learning to properly prep water is by far the most important concept anybody can learn when beginning their prepping adventure. Failure to do so can not only mean death, it can mean all is over for you fairly quickly because human beings
can only survive a few days without water. The really unfortunate ones will be those who make the mistake of drinking contaminated water then have to endure illness at a time when they need to be in their peak physical condition. Because
water plays such an important role in everyday life it therefore plays an even greater one during perilous times.
can only survive a few days without water. The really unfortunate ones will be those who make the mistake of drinking contaminated water then have to endure illness at a time when they need to be in their peak physical condition. Because
water plays such an important role in everyday life it therefore plays an even greater one during perilous times.
Water is very much a misunderstood need. Many billions of gallons of water go down our drains every year in the form of sewage, swimming pool and hot tub water, and grey water. At the rate we use water you would think it almost abundant, well it is actually but the problem is that fresh water is not plentiful. Depending upon the individual the average person requires one-half too one gallon of drinking water every day. That means man requires between three and a half, and seven billion gallons of drinking water each and every day. So you can imagine there being plenty of competition for drinking water, let alone water for showering and bathing, brushing teeth, cleaning, flushing waste, and the occasional swim.
I settled on water as my first subject because it is the most important of all preps and I believe I can help many people by dissecting “water prepping” and providing them with the nuggets they need to survive. I intend to cover as many aspects of water as I can, but you must understand that not all could be included. Please use this information and share the it with others and help your fellow preppers. So lets turn 330 million cubic miles of a virtually undrinkable source into a giant glass of drinking water.
THE WATER CYCLE
The Importance of Prepping Water!
Water is the one prep, other than oxygen that humans must have. The human body can survive for about three days without water in ideal environments and if the human body in question is in peak physical condition, while engaging in zero physical activity.
(a) The human body is made up of water. How much water depends on age; A baby is about 75% - 78% water, a 12 - 18 month old is about 65%, and depending upon gender an adult could be 55% - 60%. We keep this water replenished by adding 1/2 - 1 gallon of H2O every day.
(b) Human organs require water to properly function. The kidneys for example are responsible for removing waste products and excessive water.
(c) Dehydration is classified into three levels of severity; (1) MILD, or a 5% loss of body weight. (2) MODERATE, or about 7% loss of body weight. (3) SEVERE, or loss of 10% of body weight.
(d) Any level of dehydration is dangerous, and dehydration is one of the most dangerous circumstances you find yourself in.
(e) Dehydration can occur over a short period of time. Within the first 24 hours of dehydration you feel lightheaded, dizzy, and weak.
(f) Symptoms of dehydration are; (1) Thirst, because your body tells you when you need more water. (2) Physical weakness. (3) Pale, cool, clammy skin. (4) Rapid heartbeat. (5) Shallow breathing. (6) Collapse.
(g) As a bystander you may also be able to spot symptoms of dehydration before the victim, such as, (1) Blotchy skin. (2) Anxiety or Irritation. (3) Restlessness. (4) Secretion of large amounts of salt. (5) Sunken eyes. (6) Skin loses elasticity. (7) Constipation. (8) Confusion. (9) Drowsiness. (10) Fever.
Water is essential in every situation. The human body can not survive without it for long periods of time. If you lack the ability or storable space to stockpile water than purchase a filtration system. With the right filtration system, waste can be removed from virtually any water source.
(a) The human body is made up of water. How much water depends on age; A baby is about 75% - 78% water, a 12 - 18 month old is about 65%, and depending upon gender an adult could be 55% - 60%. We keep this water replenished by adding 1/2 - 1 gallon of H2O every day.
(b) Human organs require water to properly function. The kidneys for example are responsible for removing waste products and excessive water.
(c) Dehydration is classified into three levels of severity; (1) MILD, or a 5% loss of body weight. (2) MODERATE, or about 7% loss of body weight. (3) SEVERE, or loss of 10% of body weight.
(d) Any level of dehydration is dangerous, and dehydration is one of the most dangerous circumstances you find yourself in.
(e) Dehydration can occur over a short period of time. Within the first 24 hours of dehydration you feel lightheaded, dizzy, and weak.
(f) Symptoms of dehydration are; (1) Thirst, because your body tells you when you need more water. (2) Physical weakness. (3) Pale, cool, clammy skin. (4) Rapid heartbeat. (5) Shallow breathing. (6) Collapse.
(g) As a bystander you may also be able to spot symptoms of dehydration before the victim, such as, (1) Blotchy skin. (2) Anxiety or Irritation. (3) Restlessness. (4) Secretion of large amounts of salt. (5) Sunken eyes. (6) Skin loses elasticity. (7) Constipation. (8) Confusion. (9) Drowsiness. (10) Fever.
Water is essential in every situation. The human body can not survive without it for long periods of time. If you lack the ability or storable space to stockpile water than purchase a filtration system. With the right filtration system, waste can be removed from virtually any water source.