Quick Guide to Drinkable Water

By Fred Duerr

The surface of the earth is approximately 71% covered with water.  Of this water, less than 1% is suitable for human needs.

Various economists, geographers, and politicians have suggested that water usage, rights, and/or ownership may soon be more important in international relations and environmental issues than petroleum products.

Water is necessary for life itself.  Man cannot live without a regular intake of water.  Furthermore, the water should be free of toxic wastes and disease causing organisms.

I think it is imperative that all people should have, at minimum, a rudimentary knowledge of water, how to find it, and how to make it safe to drink.  Hopefully, this document is a step in that direction.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Fred Duerr
• Release date: Mar 26, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524261191

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Introduction

The surface of the earth is approximately 71% covered with water.  Of this water, less than 1% is suitable for agriculture and other human needs.

Years ago, some wise old codger explained, It ain’t what you know that gets you in trouble; it’s what you know that ain’t so! I have heard that same saying from many different people, many times, and with many variations over the years. However, life has taught me that while the old saying may have merit, it does not go far enough.  Many people are, indeed, ignorant of important things they should have learned when they were