Women and Water

Women are the primary caretakers in normal households. They are also the primary users of domestic water as part of their key role in sanitation, preparing food, washing dishes, doing laundry and caring for vegetable gardens.

In rural communities where fresh water is not readily available, the burden usually falls on the women to fetch water from available sources.

This means they have to walk long distances, carry heavy loads of water and risk the dangers of walking alone at night. They also carry the responsibility to preserve, store and manage their water supply.

In some parts of Africa women spend up to eight hours per day collecting water. They suffer from back ailments due to carrying heavy water containers and are left with no time to perform household duties, relax or to engage in community activities.

There is a growing need for women, especially those in rural areas, to become involved in water management initiatives and programmes. If women are empowered through participation in water initiatives, they could contribute to alleviate the burden of mismanagement and misuse of water resources. Women should also be invited to take on leadership roles in matters relating to water.

Women are excellent stewards of water as they know exactly how much water a basic household needs, where to find water and how to ensure that domestic water is safe and clean. If they are engaged in decision making and implementation of water management programmes they will be able to campaign for more and better located water collection points and practical and attainable technology, such as pumps and containers to ease the collection of water.

After years of denying the need for women to become involved in sustainable water resource management, it is now recognised globally that the exclusion of women from the administration and management of water supply and sanitation programmes contributes largely to the failure of many water management initiatives and programmes.

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Tap Water Facts

Next to air, comes water, which makes life sustainable on our planet. You can probably go without food for some days, but not without water. Pure water is odourless, colourless and without any taste. It is required by the body to supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells. It is also one of the most important requirements for digestion and for the body to absorb food. Apart from this, water works as a natural agent for detoxifying the body

and keeping it air-conditioned. There are other several kinds of functions that water does for the body, and that is why it is imperatively essential that the water we drink must be pure and clean of any impurities. Most houses make use of tap water, which is also known as municipal water or city water.

Some Known and Some Unknown Tap Water Facts

  • In the United States, one of the most shocking tap water facts is that in about 85% of the places, the water contains arsenic. This compound that is known to cause cancer and many other diseases like high blood pressure, behavioral disorders in children, low IQ, and issues with the reproductive and central nervous system.
  • According to reports, tap water is treated with about 60,000 chemicals.
  • Fluoridated water is still common in the US, while it has been banned in most parts of Europe. This water is not only associated with cancer and infertility, but also increases the risks of developing hip fractures, especially in the elderly.
  • It has been found that most tap water supplies make use of lead pipes, that are over 100 years old. Due to this, the water contains heavy amounts of harmful toxins and pollutants, even after it gets treated in the plant.
  • Continuing this data on tap water facts, the chemicals which get accumulated in tap water, normally do not have any kind of smell or taste. So people while drinking the water, do not even realise that they are risking their health.
  • The toxins that contaminate the tap water, when get accumulated in the body, do not cause signs or symptoms right away. They take years to surface and by then the body gets severely deteriorated.
  • Apart from all these tap water facts, which a few people are aware of, there is another one to be said. It is associated with the chemical that is used in the society. Every chemical, sooner or later, makes its way into the water system of the society and eventually into the body.
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Why you should choose 62 Water?

Bottled water suppliers remain exceptionally popular in both residential and commercial settings within South Africa. Whether these are ordered in large 18 litre bottles designed to work with water coolers, or they’re needed in individual 500 ml bottles – you can rest assured that any products purchased from us are of the highest quality and have been subject to stringent quality control measures.

The below piece will take a closer look at some of the reasons as to why you should choose us as your water supplier of choice.

 

Extensive experience within the industry

While we may appear to be a relatively young company – launched in the summer of 2009 – after Waterman and EPIC decided to join forces; we have much by way of cumulative knowledge and cutting-edge experience. The two afore-mentioned businesses draw on over 70 years’ combined experience in the food and beverage industries, and have created one of South Africa’s largest and most reputable bottled water suppliers.

Bottled water suppliers: products and services

The team here offers new and existing clients an extensive range of products and services. As far as our products go, we supply large bottles designed to work with a wide range of water coolers. We also supply bulk orders of either custom-labelled or plain on-the-go bottles of water for an array of different events, including corporate functions and school sports gatherings. Furthermore, we employ a team of specialist technicians who are able to service your home or office water coolers. Visit our services page to learn more.

Exceptional water quality

All of the water that leaves our production facility goes through a multi-step process that allows us to create a product that has become synonymous with our brand. You can learn more about this advanced process by taking a look at this page.

Get in touch with our team at 62 Water today, to learn more about our excellent array of products and services. Find out why we’re considered one of the best bottled water suppliers in the country!

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The Importance Of Water

You probably think all water tastes the same. But have you compared the tastes of different waters? Do you know what you like? Or just like what you know?

Try our water – it’s much lighter, and more refreshing than any other water you might have tried. By simply trying it you’re extending your knowledge and expanding your choices.

Water is one of the prime elements responsible for life on earth. It circulates through the human body just like it does the land: transporting, dissolving and replenishing nutrients and organic matter, while carrying away waste material.

Just a small loss of water in your body affects these functions which is why dehydration causes you to experience fatigue, dizziness, and headaches. This is extremely important when it comes to the productivity of your children at school as well as for yourself in the workplace.

Water is not only important for your productivity but for the general health of our internal organs and circulatory system. Pure water flushes out the toxins that build up in our bodies from the environment, our lifestyles and the food we eat. Drinking pure, healthy water every day is the most effective and affordable way to good health.

But how much water should you drink? The average recommended daily intake for an adult is 2.2 Litres or 8 glasses of water per day, however, this will vary based on your body size and lifestyle. Being thirsty is a sign of dehydration, which means waiting till you are thirsty to drink is already too late!

Simply put, drinking 2 litres of water a day helps keep the doctor away!

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