(StatePoint) Recently there has been growing concern about the quality of the water we drink, outside and inside our own homes. Homeowners across the country realize that potential contaminants can compromise the quality of water that comes out of the tap at home, work or other community sources.
Sometimes the best gift you can give and receive is peace of mind. And, at a time when safe tap water is not necessarily a given, the gift of safer water could make for a happy holiday and a healthier New Year.
Consider giving people you care about an easy-to-use and maintain water filtration system that can be used at-home or on-the-go to improve water quality.
For example, LifeStraw, first introduced for people in developing countries without access to safe water and for victims following natural disasters, now makes a range of water filters and purifiers designed for uses like emergency preparedness, outdoor recreation, travel and everyday hydration.
The refillable LifeStraw Go water bottle features a built-in filter, and removes 99.9999 percent of waterborne bacteria (including E.coli and salmonella) and 99.9 percent of waterborne protozoa (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), while reducing chlorine, organic chemical matter, bad taste, and muddiness.
As an added bonus, if you’re thinking charitably this holiday season, consider that giving the gift of safer water to a friend or family member can have a global impact, too. One in 10 people globally lack access to safe water, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. Through the “Follow the Liters” humanitarian program, for each LifeStraw purchased, one school child in a developing community in Africa receives safe drinking water for an entire school year. For more information, visit lifestraw.com
To learn more about drinking water quality, visit the US Environmental Protection Agency at epa.gov.
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