As the summer approaches the demand for water increases. We alway relies on water to quench our thirst and stay hydrated. As the temperature soaring and breaking up new barrier everyday, it is only water that keep us fresh and alive. We not only rely on drinking but we always use it for bathing, cooking washing and for different purposes. As the summer approaches, I starts taking shower twice in a day to stay cool and fresh. The most important use of water during summer is to drink as much as possible. However, during this time of the year, we also see shortage of water at many area and also the depletion of ground water level results in water scarcity. It may end up with dirty water supply.
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I have grown up drinking water from hand pump or from wells. May be many consider it hygenic, but being sourced from the ground level these water always fits in for drinking. Village people generally rely on these form of water and never faced any health issue. It is quite amazing how they manage to adapt to simple life style. I remember getting to know about water purifier when I shifted to city. It was first time I get a taste of #saline water. The supply water was too salty to drink. We use it to filter it using cotton and cloth and then boil it for drinking. Later, we bring in home the water filter to purify the water to make it drinkable. It was only later part that we installed our first water purifier at home but it was not succesful as the saline hard water making it defective more than it actually works. It is so strange that even in big cities like New Delhi people were fighting for drinkable water. Later, the bottled distilled water becomes a life line at many home. The business flourishes and many started to supply chlorine based distilled water for drinking and cooking. Even now many a times we get a muddy water supply at home, which is pure unhygeine for common usage.
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As I shifted back to my village, I have seen people making use of earthen clay pots for Storing water. This was in practice since ancient times and people still finding it more beneficial because of its natural benefits. They do not have the comfort of refrigeration so storing water in earthen pots allow them to have chilled experince. Earthen pots also known as matka have multiple benefits.
Made up of mud and soil, these Matka water contains vitamins and minerals, which maintain the glucose level of the body.
Soil is alkaline, whereas the human body is acidic. Consuming eathrn pot water keeps the pH balance of the body correct. This does not cause acidity and stomach problems.
The water in the esrthen pot is cool and gentle on the throat. Much better than refrigerator water.*
Water from the pot increases metabolism. Prevents heat stroke.
Drinking water from an earthen pot helps in maintaining hydration levels.
Using earthen pots for water storage is eco-friendly and sustainable.
These earthen Clay pots are porous, which allows air and moisture to pass through, making them excellent insulators and naturally cooling the water through evaporative cooling. The clay also acts as a filtration system, removing impurities and enhancing the taste. Finding it so beneficial, you might find them on the roads side during summer time containing water for public.
Drinking enough water each day is important for avoiding fatigue and dehydration, and maintaining a healthy body. It is important to drink healthy water. Apart from clay pots , one can add basil or mint leaves into the stored water to give a fragrant taste. Water is essential for our survival and we cannot take a chance with it. It is always advised to have a class of water on waking up in morning and also to drink as much as possible to stay hydrated. Water is lifeline and we cannot take chances with it.
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The water from the pot is cold too. Hehehe @steemflow
Have you ever tried it ??
Yeah.. My grandmother had that too. The water was cold. It's good to drink it after you went outside. @steemflow
Water, I love water, it fascinates me and is the source of life. Without water we are nothing in this world and it is always good to take care of it.
You know water is emotions. I love it!
Water is essential but never related it with emotions ? See I need to learn more ....how water is emotion ?
In psychology water means emotions, it absorbs everything, we are 70% water in our body.
Even the sachet and bottled water were all drinking we didn't know the source, all because they packaged it we are thought it's a clean water.
Thats true , we rely in them blindly, thinking it is pure...but we never know the source...and it is quite dangerous.
You are right, people still use earthen pots to store water especially in my home town it's common there and the earthen pots are sized by sized
Earthen pots are the natural way of cooling water...and it is good way to consume during summer. ...Here in villages it is very common...People rely on them a lot.
I grew up drinking country water from a well. It was filled with all kinds of minerals and stuff that gave it a very unique taste. The further out in the country you get the more pronounced it is. Now we have city water that is sourced from the Great Lakes and you can definitely tell the difference between the two.
This is what happened to me. Well water is super sweet and tasty but as I started drinking the supplied water in city, it was a horrible experience. ..it was so hard in taste not for use.
My wife is the opposite. She will only drink water if it is city water. She doesn't like the flavor the minerals add to water in the country.
Make her taste the pure natural water flowing from the mountains..or river...they were too sweet and tasty to resist.
Wow! So people still use earthen pot to store water, I thought everyone gas forgotten about this ancient method of keeping water cool and fresh as modernization took over, glad to see all ancient method not dust under the carpet, if only people knew their advantages they wouldn't abandon them.
Yes, it was an ient practices and glad to find them still in exist in villages. The rural area still have all the tradition and custome intact, which makes these drinking water so cool in summer ...I still find it better than refrigerated water.
This blog post is truly captivating! Your storytelling effortlessly draws readers into the world of village life and urban challenges, offering a profound reflection on the significance of clean water. Your ability to weave personal experiences into a broader narrative is commendable, adding a rich layer of authenticity and depth to your writing. The way you highlight the resilience and adaptability of individuals in the face of changing circumstances is truly inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work!
Not sure how good I am at writing but honestly speaking never had such appreciable words on my content. Thanks so much for motivating me to do better and bring good content on this platform.
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Water in earthen pot is always cool for drinking. After walking under the sun, just take the water and drink.
Nope that is a wrong practice...let the body cool down before sipping cold water
Thanks for the advice.
Nice photo