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Ozone Proves to be Useful to Disinfect Water

  The standards of water disinfection are currently chlorine and ultraviolet light when pertaining to city water. A project called MIKROOZON backed by Schleswig-Holstein, CONDIAS, and the European Union aims to create a tiny ozone generator for people to use in water dispensers or appliances such as fridges or dishwashers. There are several advantages when it comes to ozone being used for water disinfection, including a positive environmental impact, a short retention time, and tasteless quality. Ozone is an excellent choice when it comes to combatting germs, thanks to its high oxidation potential. The cell membrane in common pathogens is easily broken down by ozone. Ozone water disinfection is the standard in Germany to clean swimming pools, drinking water, and wastewater. However, ozone is not typically implemented to purify water in small appliances such as ice machines, water dispensers, and showers. Norman Laske, a researcher at Fraunhofer ISIT, said, "The ozone gene

Signs of Dehydration

  Water is an essential aspect of our lives; we drink, bathe, cleanse, and use water daily. The chemistry of life is based on water; over 60 percent of the human body is made up of water. In the human body, water is necessary for vital functions, including: -           Manufacturing hormones -           Creating saliva -           Keeping mucus membranes moist -           Allowing the body’s cells to grow and reproduce -           Regulating body temperature -           Acting as a shock absorber for the spinal cord and brain -           Flushing body waste -           Maintaining a sufficient electrolyte balance -           Lubricating joints -           Digesting food -           Delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body -           Running most body parts Despite being made up of so much water, the human body can only produce about eight percent of the water necessary for survival, meaning 92 percent has to be ingested through food and beverage