Drinking water contaminants pose harm to public health. Some can cause immediate illness, such as the 16 million cases of acute gastroenteritis that occur each year at US community water systems. A recent study with data collected from the EPA showed that  health-based drinking water quality violations are widespread, with 9–45 million people possibly affected over the past 34 years.

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Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration  The human body possesses an amazing skill; the ability to self regulate. When we are hungry, chemicals are released from our brain to tell us it is time to eat; the same goes for thirst, fatigue, when we fall ill and a whole slate of primary biological functions. And just as importantly, when we are dehydrated our body will quickly step in to tell us that this is the case. And the truth is, approximately 75% of all Americans suffer from dehydration, as the average person only consumes approximately 2.5 cups of water per day. Dehydration can negatively affect our moods, our ability to process information, our decision-making skills and prolonged dehydration can lead to even...

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Pack Light with GOpure   Next time you adventure out, ensure your water stays clean, fresh and great tasting all day long with GOpure. Simply drop a GOpure Pod into your portable water bottle, container or hydration pack. GOpure begins to work immediately and continuously purifies your water.GOpure not only cleans water from any tap source, but it balances the pH by releasing valuable trace minerals. Make your hiking and backpack adventure a healthy one with GOpure.Buy GOpure Now! Hydrate on the Trail with GOpure Active summer hiking requires about one liter of water per hour. Make sure you're keeping track of your water intake.Read more.

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