PURIFYING YOUR WATER IN THE SIMPLEST WAYS
Knowing that water is one of the most abundant element on Earth it is more than enough to show how much God loves humanity (what am I even saying? He created us in his own image and likeness!!!). Water is something that we just can't do without and that proves how essential it is to us. I remember how I always feel whenever water touches my skin, it's as if something wakes me up from a long sleep or something because it just brings me back to alertness.
Despite how abundant water is on Earth, there are some water that are not just fit for consumption but then there are different ways to make these water useable. Water is not something we should even try to survive without because it would be a waste as it's evident that it's one thing that maintains the life in us. There are so many things that lack of water can cause in the life of humans and that's why we need to take the kind of water we consume and how much of it we consume.
Back in 2020, we went to visit my mom and when we got there we saw that she used water from a factory but strangely, the water wasn't so safe for drinking and to think that it is the same water they use in supplying to people for consumption, it was a bit scared and sad. A lot of us are not so concerned of the kind of water we consume, the only thing we want to know is that it is water from a tap or a borehole.
At first I didn't know the water wasn't safe for drinking because my mom already purified a gallon of water and it lasted for 3-4 days and we had to fetch another one. It was after we finished fetching that I saw mum adding something black in color inside the water. I was very surprised because it felt like she was making a mistake or something and I quickly draw her attention by asking her why she was doing that. You know the funny part, she already told us she purifies her water but I never asked how.
At that point she gave a smile and told me it was charcoal. And the next thing I asked was why charcoal and she took her time to explain to me that it has been discovered that charcoal has the tendency of purifying water. Although it's not so effective as other methods of purification but it does help. Using charcoal method of water purification is only effective with water that have some unwanted minerals and some other particles but not really for sodium and nitrates.
Of course there are so many other ways to purify water but then most of these purification methods have their own lags as they don't all purify the water completely but they are quite helpful. Like Making use of palm kernel seed. What you have to do is grounding the seed to fine powered then add it to the water and leave to settle all the impurities. After a day, you filter out the clean water and add some quantity depending on the quantity of your water, to your drinking water or water for cooking to purify it. This has also proven to be one of the use of palm kernels which is quite available.
Of course you can boil your water before using it too, this has been one of the recommended so far. Also you can place your water in a plastic and place it under the sun for some time too. This method is easier because you won't spend anything at all but then it's hard to practice this because our air these days is also not safe. Also you can add alum to your water, this works like magic! I've seen it a lot but Everytime I still get amazed by how it works.
Well, these are a few water purification I've tried and most of them are very affordable and quite effective. So if you know your water is not safe, I'd advise you to try out each of these things and see the one that works for you. Remember that water is life but then it can be contaminated and instead of it giving life, it ends up taking lives so we just have to be careful with the kind of water we consume daily.
That's all for my entry for the Hivelearners topic on "WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING?".
ALthough I know charcoal is used for many incredible things, I didn't know one could use charcoal for water purification, wow.
I perosnally prefer boiling water although it is not something I do everytime. I just know it is one really safe method of making water more fit for consumption.
Thanks for sharing❤️
Yeah I was just as wowed as you are when I heard of it. And just like you, I still prefer the boiling method more whenever I know my water is not safe.
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With the amount of particulate matters dominating our airspace these days, I won't consider. However, rain water is still considered the purest form of water and it passes through that space before reaching the earth. So, maybe there is nothing to worry about here. Brilliant suggestion, though.
Rain water is safe but that’s if you get it directly from the sky and not your roof top. That method of water purification is a form of water chlorination which is a very good way of purifying water so for those people living in open and well vegetated areas, they can practice that and get a great result.
Thank you so much for your comment 🥰
I have heard about purifying water by using charcoal but I haven't seen anyone using it. I thought it was used in the ancient time only. So it's a new information for me that method still using by humans.
They still use it but like you said it’s not common because these days people just make use of water filters more and care less and traditional purification of water.
Wow
This is so educative
Except for the alum you mentioned, I'm just learning about the other means if purification. Thanks for sharing....
Yeah the alum method of purifying water is quite popular. I’m glad you find this informative dear, thank you for leaving a comment 🥰
WOW, these methods are shocking to me and I'm left to think which of them I can try. The palm kernel, is it the shell or the plan kernel itself that I should ground to pieces?.
I know alum really works but I have not tried using it before as I enjoy filtration method. Thanks for sharing this post, I have learnt so many other different methods of making my water clean, I will do more research on how safe and healthy these steps are to healthy hydration.
The kernel shell is what you will grind and add to water I’d advise you check for the process on you tube so you can understand it better.
That alum own is best for those water that have mud color it’s very effective.
I’m glad you found this helpful 🥰
Definitely, personal research would go alone way. Thanks for letting me know such method of water purification exist.
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Wow I didn't know charcoal could be used to purify certain types of water. I usually use a water filter or the boiling method.
#dreemerforlife
Yes it can but it’s not so common these days. Those methods you apply are still very effective too
Wow! I know of Kunu but never water. Like cooking Charcoal? because I'm so experimenting this.
I’m not completely sure of the process but you can browse for it. Yes it’s an actual charcoal
Ok, thank you dear 😘
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Wow! This post is very educative. I have never heard of using charcoal and palm kernel seeds to purify water. I will try out of these methods.
Thank you for sharing.
#dreemerforlife
They are kind of old but I only heard of them from my mom and grandma. You can make your research to know how it’s done properly 😊.
Thank you so much for stopping by 🥰
Wow, I've just learned something new, charcoal can be water purifier? Great.
Yes oo, I was just as shocked when I heard of it for the first time 😂.
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I have just learnt something new, I never knew one could use charcoal for water purification.
Thank you for this!
#dreemerforlife
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Hey, Hopeeyy.🌹
Did you know that water covers about 71% of the Earth's surface? Pretty amazing, right?
Just like you mentioned, water is an essential element that we cannot do without. There are two things I cannot do without: you and water.🫠 Okay! Back to the post. Where was I? Right! God created us in his image and likeness and in my opinion, that's why he blessed us with amazing resources. Our creator is really amazing, isn't he? It's been months since I saw a butterfly. Today, I saw one. Two, actually. “God is really good” that what I thought when I saw them.
There are several methods to purify our water. I understand that charcoal is used for many things (like washing the back of pots), but I didn't know one could use it to purify water. I also didn't know one could use palm kernel seeds. I really do not know a lot of things.😂 Well, don’t blame me. I grew up in a home where we seldom used natural things. For example, I’ve never used local herbs.
So, instead of natural stuff, we always make use of chemicals.
I don't want to sound like I'm invincible or anything, but I've noticed that I don't get affected by water in the same way as others. I don't go around drinking any kind of water ooo, but the type of water I drank in boarding school Enh. It is only God that saved me.😂
Thanks for sharing, Hopey. Interesting read, as usual.
Now I’m not sure where to start from 🥹. Okay, I’d start from saying yes I know the abundance of water on earth and it is indeed incredible. And yes our God is an awesome God 🥰.
I’m happy to know I mean so much to you 🫠.
Wow so you never used herbs? That’s interesting, I’m glad you have never really felt the impact of bad water, it’s good to know that 🥰. My baby is safe that’s what I’m shouting inside me 😂.
I’m glad you have learned something new from this Favvy 🥰, thank you for stopping by ❤️
Hehe. Thank God I didn’t miss this. I’m like Superman, I don’t get affected.😂😂
As usual, you are welcome, Hopey.
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