Drinking Water
Drinking water is one of the basic human needs. In the Philippines, there are quality standards set by the National Standard for Drinking Water that water companies must follow. This is to ensure that drinking water is free from any unpleasant taste, odor, and color. Still, it does not guarantee that tap water is 100% safe to drink. According to a research, water can be contaminated especially during rainy season. Tap water can be contaminated through the leaks in water pipes. As a result, drinking tap water may cause sickness like diarrhea. Because of this, most families prefer to buy purified drinking water, while some have their own purifier at home. This is to make sure that they have safe drinking water supply and avoid putting their health at risk.
1. What is one of the basic human needs?
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2. What must water companies ensure?
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3. How can people avoid putting their health at risk?
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1. How many glasses of water do you drink every day?
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2. How many glasses of water should people drink in a day?
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3. Where do you usually get drinking water?
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4. Do you think buying bottled water is a waste of money?
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5. Do you think buying bottled water can harm the environment?
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