Today, the whole world celebrates Water Day andwater resources. How much does the most expensive water cost and where to look for the cleanest? How much should you drink per day and how many days can you go without drinking? And what is the percentage of leaks in pipes? We have collected the most interesting facts that not everyone knows. World Day of Water was established by the UN more than 20 years ago, and since then, every year on March 22, public organizations, large corporations and famous figures around the world remember the importance and value of water resources. Various social campaigns and events are timed to coincide with this event, aimed at drawing attention to the problem of clean drinking water, which is not yet available to all inhabitants of the planet.
To remind you of how valuable this vital resource is, we offer a list of the most interesting facts, some of which may shock you.
- According to various estimates, up to 800 million people on the planet do not have access to clean water.
- The average water temperature in the world's oceans is 17.4 degrees.
- To find the cleanest fresh water on the planet, head to Finland.
- The planet Earth is covered with water for 4/5, but only 1% is suitable for drinking. Another two percent of fresh water can be found in glaciers.
- If all these glaciers are melted, then the water level rises to 60-70 meters. We will miss Venice, Stockholm and Amsterdam ...
- Hot water freezes faster than cold water. That is, if you pour the same amount of water of different temperatures into identical glasses, the hot one will turn into ice sooner.
- Ice in different parts of the world has different temperatures. The difference between, for example, the ice of the Alps and the South Pole is at least fifty degrees.
- Some lizards move their paws so fast that they can move along the water surface. The same can do waterers and the guy from the cartoon "The Incredibles."
- At one time, an interesting experiment was conducted.Two identical containers were filled with the same water. Classical music was played for one, and heavy rock and roll for the other. Guess which container's water crystals became beautiful and smooth?
- The difference between the reflection of light from water and snowIs huge. That's why the nights in the winter seem lighter than in the summer, and it's not even in street lamps. Mathematically speaking, light is reflected 17 times more from snow than from water.
- If a person loses ten percent of their body weight in fluid, they will begin to hallucinate and their interior will sparkle with new colors. Another ten percent loss will result in a very sad outcome.
- At the same time without water, do not live a week!
- Abundant drink heals from viral infections and just during illness. And it also helps to cope with hiccoughs.
- Using six glasses of water a day significantly reduces the risk of a heart attack. Yes, and from excess weight saves!
- During a lifetime, a person drinks about 35 tons of liquid.
- Water calms, so you should immediately offer a glass to someone who suddenly became nervous. And this we do not talk about all sorts of spa treatments that help to relax and improve as much as possible.
- If you feel tired at work, justDrink some water. The brain is the first to sense a decrease in the amount of moisture in the body, so it signals this with an attack of thirst. Some people misinterpret this and go for coffee, but sometimes you can limit yourself to a few sips of water.
- Of course, we can drink from the tap, because water satisfies certain sanitary norms. But it is not necessary. It is best to install a cleaning system, with which it will be much easier and calmer.
- The most expensive water costs 90 dollars per liter. It can be found in Los Angeles.
- Russian water tariffs are significantly lowerEuropean. The cost of a cubic meter of water here is about 30 rubles. At the same time, in Barcelona the price is 1 euro, in Paris - from 3 to 5 euros, in Berlin - 3.5 euros, and in Brussels - 4 euros. But at least there are no summer shutdowns...
- According to the latest polls, only in Europe, because of leaks in pipes, 37 percent of households suffer. The real figure is more than 50%!
- Water can cause significant damage to your home.There are many reasons: a pipe burst due to corrosion, a washing machine or dishwasher breakage. Such accidents require immediate repairs, the cost of which is only partially covered by insurance. In Europe, in addition to what insurance companies reimburse, you will have to pay an average of 900 euros (in Denmark, it is 2,100).
The amount of water we lose due toThe number of problems associated with pipes is so great that many companies are developing special devices for the rational use of water resources. In March 2017, the Grohe brand presented two revolutionary devices for water control at once. This is an intelligent sensor for changing indoor humidity and a whole security system that is connected to a pipe. They are able to detect leaks, monitor the flow of water and notify homeowners in case of problems. One device is placed on the floor (for example, near the washing machine), and the other is installed directly in the central water supply pipe. And if the water pressure drops anywhere, and the pipe bursts or the hose suddenly breaks, which can flood the bathroom knee-deep, the sensor instantly records this and sends a signal to your mobile phone. The device can turn off the water supply itself, but you will also know about this, even while on a foreign business trip, because all information about expenses and problems will be displayed in the application.
