Groundwater and Its Safety for the Body

Hearing the word ground water, maybe you will imagine fresh, clear water and worthy of use. But the fact is that in some areas, especially areas with poor sanitation, ground water is at risk of causing disease because it has been contaminated .

Research shows that some regions in Indonesia still have poor groundwater quality. If you think that cooking ground water is enough to be a solution to eliminate contamination, then you are wrong. Contamination will not disappear just by cooking it. Cooking will only eliminate bacteria and not contaminants in groundwater.

Groundwater and Its Safety for the Body

In fact, if you cook it to a boil, pesticides, nitrates, and tin contained in it will still be there. It is precisely when the water is cooked, the volume of water will decrease and make the concentration of contaminants more concentrated.

Dangers of Contaminated Groundwater

Obviously water is an important part of everyday life. More than half the composition of the human body consists of water. The body needs to consume enough fluids to remove dirt or waste from the body through sweat, urine, feces, and even water vapor that comes out when we breathe. The water we drink also functions to replace wasted body fluids. Not only that, water is also important for kitchen activities, for bathing, cleaning the house, and much more.

However, if groundwater is contaminated, for example by sea water, parasites, bacteria, chemicals, nitrates, mercury, lead, or feces, it can cause various health problems if it enters the body. Here are some health problems that can arise from consuming contaminated groundwater:

  • The content of tin found in ground water if consumed continuously for several years can cause mental development problems in children and infants. It can even cause hypertension and kidney disorders.
  • The parasitic content of Cryptosporidium in ground water is a pathogen that can cause deadly digestive disorders.
  • Nitrate in ground water if it enters the body, can be converted into nitrite. As a result, blood will have difficulty channeling oxygen into the organs of the body. Water contaminated with nitrate can be a threat to mental and physical development for babies.
  • The content of bacteria in contaminated groundwater can cause a variety of health problems if in contact with the skin or consumed, such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, nausea, dizziness, sore throat, stomach cramps, blisters, liver damage, joint pain and there are many more.

Some types of contaminated groundwater may still be within safe limits. However, it is still recommended to avoid using ground water in pregnant women, infants, children, chemotherapy patients, transplant patients, and HIV sufferers. Also avoid using ground water if you are living in an environment with poor sanitation and environmental hygiene.

If you feel that the groundwater in your area is safe or clean and only has problems with the taste of the water, try to put water in the refrigerator, so that the chlorine in it is gone. Besides this method, you can also buy a special water filter. Chlorine itself is a disinfectant or disinfectant which is usually used to overcome the problem of water contamination.

Getting around Groundwater Consumption

There are many indicators that indicate the level of groundwater pollution. However, you can easily identify contaminated groundwater through physical observation. Signs of contaminated groundwater include:

  • Water turns cloudy or changes color.
  • Smelling a hold.
  • Having a strange taste.

To avoid and minimize problems from groundwater, note the following:

  • The groundwater storage well must be far from the landfill or septic tank <250>.
  • Groundwater wells must be made with a certain depth. This is so that ground water is not contaminated by pollutants on the surface.
  • Avoid making groundwater wells near industrial areas.
  • If groundwater is stored in a water storage tank, the tank should be closed to prevent the entry of animals or other objects.

Once the importance of water in everyday life, it is necessary to pay attention to its security. Groundwater that is taken for granted can have a negative impact on health.

Try asking the party responsible for the feasibility of water in your area, to ascertain whether groundwater is still safe or not. And immediately consult your doctor if you experience symptoms, such as nausea or dizziness, after consuming ground water.

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