WATER is life. Everyone needs water to cook, to wash and most important to drink. The human body is 75 percent water.
1. Water keeps the human body healthy.Every single cell in our body requires water in order to function properly.
2. All living creatures need water to survive.Just pause for a while and take that in!
3. Water cushions the spinal cord. The spinal cord is incredibly sensitive, and incredibly important – if it gets damaged even slightly we can become paralyzed for life.
4. Water is essential for the digestive system.From the intense filtering processes that go on in the kidneys (in a system known as the nephron, to be precise) to the absorption and re-absorption of water in the large intestine, water is absolutely essential to keep our digestive system healthy.
5. Water keeps us clean!From relaxing baths to energizing showers, and from toothbrushes moistened with water to the sink that your surgeon uses to sterilize their hands, water is so important for hygiene.
6. Water keeps our stuff clean.Dishwashers wash our crockery and washing machines keep our clothes clean – all with the aid of water.
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7. Good for the garden.Water keeps our gardens blooming and full of life.
8. A little lubrication.Think how awful it is to have a dry mouth or dry eyes.
9. Green energy.Hydraulic power is a wonderful source of green energy. It does not release CO2 into the environment like fossil fuel based energy sources do.
10. Fun to play on.Water skiing, diving and sailing are just some of the fun things you can do in water.
11. Keeping us fit.Swimming and other water based sports are excellent ways of staying fit.
12. A sense of majesty.Watching the crashing waves of the sea reminds us of the power of nature, and the importance of respecting it and preserving it for future generations.
13. A source of biodiversity.Scientists have discovered over 220, 000 species of marine life in the oceans – and that is not even including plant life!
14. Agriculture. Water is used in agriculture for irrigating fields of crops, for keeping animals hydrated, for washing agricultural machinery and also for washing fruits and vegetables before they are sent to the supermarket.
15. Water is what unites us.We are all largely made of water, and we all need water every day to stay alive.
Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
