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Drinking Water Comes in Different Forms

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Not all drinking water is created equally. Some types of water taste better. Some supply more minerals. Some water, such as PiMag® water, is alkaline. Some water can even make you sick, when it’s contaminated with bacteria and/or other microbes. Here’s a look at the variety of water considered potable, that is, drinkable, for health and hydration.

Tap water comes from a piped public water supply. In the U.S. and Canada, tap water is generally considered safe to drink, because there are industry regulations that keep harmful substances out of the water supply. Nonetheless, this decontamination is not always effective, as evidenced in the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. In recent years, microplastics in North American water systems, as well as globally, pose unknown risks to health. To allay any concerns about tap water, the solution is simple: Use a PiMag Waterfall® filtration system—keep refilling it with tap water, and remember to replace the filter every three to six months or every 900 liters/238 gallons.

Mineral water is obtained from a mineral spring, where sulfur, magnesium, calcium among others, are naturally plentiful. It definitely has a different taste from tap water, and personal preference would determine whether you drink it or not. Because it contains minerals that can be beneficial, the price may be on the high end. An alternative to reaping the benefits of mineral water without constantly repurchasing is to filter tap water with the PiMag Waterfall®, which comes with mineral stones that contain copper particles. These copper particles produce positive ions that effectively destroy bacteria, mold spores, harmful microbes and algae, while the stones impart minerals continuously. Just remember to replace the mineral stones each year.

Purified water is usually tap or groundwater which has been treated to remove harmful substances like bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Purified water has had chemicals and contaminants removed, but it may still contain minerals.1 It’s an option, especially in countries where the tap water is not potable without boiling.

Distilled water is boiled and the steam is collected and condensed back into a liquid. Like purified water, it is a good option when the tap water supply is contaminated or possibly could be.However, unlike purified water, there are no vitamins and minerals in distilled water, and other than quenching thirst, has no proven health benefits.2

Spring or glacial water claims to be bottled at the source, in other words, where the water flows from, either a spring or glacier. These types of water contain minerals that are similar to the ones found in mineral water. Although in theory these types of water should be clean, it may be raw, unfiltered and untested, which could pose potential health risks.3

Sparkling water is sometimes referred to as carbonated water or soda water. Sparkling water is infused with carbon dioxide gas while under pressure and tends to be a bit mineralized.4 Readily available in a multitude of brands, it can be expensive when compared to other types of bottled water.

Well water comes straight from the ground. It is raw, untreated water and therefore has potential risks. To benefit from fresh well water, it should be tested for bacteria, nitrates and pH levels.5 Well water can also be filtered with a PiMag Waterfall® to help lower its risks.

Regardless of your preferences, the key is to stay hydrated for your health. Water is more hydrating than virtually any other beverage and it’s calorie-free!

1, 2 https://www.healthline.com/health/can-you-drink-distilled-water#distilled-water-vs-purified-water

3, 4, 5 https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/nine-types-of-drinking-water

Why is It so Hot This Summer?

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Regardless of where you live, summer is known as the warm season, a welcome change from the colder months. This year, summer is among the hottest ever. In early July, several days set unofficial global temperature records and June was the warmest on planet Earth since record-keeping began in 1850, according to the nonprofit group Berkeley Earth.1

Global weather cycles are sending temperatures sky high. And, the trend is that it will continue to get hotter. Heat waves caused by an accumulation of high pressure in the atmosphere that compresses and heats up the air below, allows the sun to shine directly on the ground’s surfaces, including soil, sand, concrete and asphalt. During the long summer days and short nights, heat literally bakes the ground while the hot air rises. Because the hot air is trapped in a dome of pressure, it is called a heat dome. Heat domes have settled over different parts of the world, helping to cause an unusually hot summer.

The U.S. Climate Prediction Center has announced that El Niño conditions are already discernible. A far-reaching climate pattern caused by warm water spreading along the equator in the Pacific Ocean, El Niño increases already high temperatures as it transfers heat from the Pacific into the atmosphere. In fact, it may have caused early heat waves in Asia.2

NASA climate scientist Gavin Schmidt says, “The heat waves that we’re seeing in the U.S. and in Europe and China are demolishing records left, right and center. We are seeing unprecedented changes all over the world. With a natural El Niño warming of the Pacific adding the the human-caused climate change largely from the burning of coal, oil and gas, this is not a surprise.”3

According to the world’s top climate scientists, “Our cars, factories, and power plants have warmed the world by about 1.2 degrees Celsius (about 2 degrees Fahrenheit) since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. We’re going to blow past 1.5 degrees Celsius in a matter of years without a dramatic reduction of fossil fuel emissions and the proliferation of technologies to pull carbon dioxide out of the air.”4

Oceans around the world were also at their hottest ever in June and got even hotter in July. And in Antarctica, sea ice forced oceans to record-low levels. Because ocean temperatures take much longer than land temperatures to warm up or cool down, this means the rest of the summer will likely continue to break records for heat—hotter extremes will become more common.

As we approach the last week of the Nikken Summer Challenge, be conscious of the heat, especially if you live in an area where wild fires or flash floods are prevalent this year. Remember to hydrate with clean alkaline PiMag® water, and stay safe!

1,2 https://www.vox.com/climate/23792498/excessive-heat-wave-summer-climate-el-nino

3, 4 https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/hot-extreme-summer-halfway-101867967