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Basic Water Facts

Water is such an important element in our lives. It’s the source of all living things on earth. How much do you know about water? So, let us now take a quick look at some basic facts on water.

1. Water in its pure form is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom – H2O.

2. 70% of the earth surface is covered  in water.

3. Less than 1% of the water on earth can be used as drinking water.

4. There are three forms of water on earth – solid, liquid, gas.

5. Theoretically, the total amount of water on earth remains constant forever.

6. 66% of our body is water.

7. You can survive a whole month without food. You can survive only one week without water.

8. On average, a person uses more than 100 liters of water every single day.

9. Water contamination is one of the most reported cause of illness.

10. Clean and safe water is crucial in maintaining a healthy lifestyle

These 10 basic facts on water should give you an idea to the importance of water in our life. We will dwell deeper into each of the facts presented in upcoming posts on Water Facts.