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WHAT IS WATER?

Water (H2O) is an inorganic, clear, tasteless, and almost colourless chemical substance that is the primary constituent of the Earth's hydrosphere as well as the fluids of all known living species in which it works as a solvent. even though it contains no calories or organic nutrients, it is necessary for all known forms of life.

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WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER?

Water is important not only for drinking to quench your thirst but it’s essential to keep your body functioning properly and feeling healthy. Nearly all of your body’s major systems depend on water to function and survive. Water is also important for regulating body temperature, moistens tissues in the eyes, nose and mouth, protects body organs and tissues and carries nutrients and oxygen to cells.�

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HOW DOES MALTA GET ITS FRESHWATER?

Malta's tap water is desalinated sea water since Malta is a small country with no rivers, lakes, or reservoirs, thus the majority of its running water comes from the sea, which they only remove the salt from. Malta also receives roughly 550mm of rainfall each year, which is extremely low, implying that water is in short supply.�

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WHERE DOES MALTA GET ITS FRESHWATER?

There are essentially no surface waters that can be used as a water source in Malta, as there are no major rivers and much of the rainfall infiltrates eventually to the groundwater. instead, groundwater serves as the only naturally replenishing source of water for the country.

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WHY SHOULD WE SAVE WATER?

As we all know that water gives life to us and other living things on the earth. it is very essential for the survival of human race and other species on earth. without water, we cannot imagine the existence of life on any planet. earth is the only known planet till date which has water and life, hence it becomes essential for us to conserve this resource which is the base of life.
In order to know the answer of why we should save water, first we should know the importance of water and how water is valuable to us in our lives. life is not possible without air, water and food. but most importantly, after air, water is the second most precious in all the three necessities for survival of life.

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HOW CAN WE SAVE WATER?

Always use washing machines and dishwashers with full capacity as this cuts unnecessary washes in between.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
Water the plants in the evening so that it doesn’t get evaporated and is used by the plant.
Take shorter showers
If you wash dishes by hand, don't leave the water running for rinsing
Steam your veggies

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WATER PROBLEMS REGARDING RAINING.

Effects the roof

collection of rainwater on the roofs is a natural process that may damage the roof valleys, gutters and foundation of a home. you can take help from the expert team to protect your home against rainwater accumulation using different water elimination methods.

Cause leaks in gutters

heavy rain can wreak a havoc on the rain gutters of your home. this is one of the expensive damage to the home as well as the foundation. for this, you need a proper treatment of gutter systems to protect your home.

Drainage systems issues

the purpose of the drainage system is to drain and move the water out of the lawn rather than standing it at one place. the rain water also impacts the drainage systems badly. there may be a problem of blockages in pipes or leaks. to own a smooth flowing drainage system, you can take support from the expert plumber.

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