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Water is a Precious Resource for Us All
Water covers 70% of the Earth’s surface, and an even greater volume is stored beneath it. Because water is our most critical resource, it must be protected. Water pollution and contamination are global challenges that we must overcome together, and various efforts continue worldwide to address them.
Water Pollution
Water pollution refers to a state where substances that should not be present in water cause harmful effects to humans and the environment. While many people immediately think of oil spills when they hear the term water pollution, things like E. coli, nitrates, lead, and algae can also become sources of pollution depending on the circumstances.
Water Contamination
Although similar to water pollution, contamination is a distinct concept. The presence of a contaminant does not necessarily imply an immediate hazard. For example, if a trace amount of lead is detected in water, it is classified as “contaminated,” but it is not considered “polluted” until it reaches a level that is harmful to the human body.
Let's Protect Our Water
The Environmental Impact of Plastic Bottled Water
The average American consumes about 167 plastic water bottles per year.
In the United States alone, 50 billion plastic water bottles are consumed annually.
Only about 25% of these bottles are recycled; the rest end up in landfills or discarded into the natural environment.
The size of the plastic waste patch floating in the Pacific Ocean is estimated to be as large as the state of Texas.
Approximately 17 million barrels of oil are used each year to produce these 50 billion plastic bottles.
Note: The figures above reflect statistics limited to plastic water bottles within the United States. If we include consumption across more than 190 countries globally alongside other plastic uses like food packaging, the overall impact is far more extensive.
Make the Right Choice for the Environment Today
Bottled water comes with a high financial cost and places a heavy burden on the environment. The Aqua Life purification system cleanly filters your home’s drinking water while simultaneously reducing plastic waste and preventing water resource pollution. Choose the Aqua Life purification system over bottled water today, and let’s create a positive change for our planet together.