5 most interesting facts about water that will surprise you

Water is a limited but vital resource for all living organisms with unique natural properties. UAportal has prepared 5 incredible facts about it that you may have never heard.

Water and health

Maintaining a stable water balance is crucial for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, and nervous system. Approximately 80% of all existing diseases are transmitted through water. It is estimated that about 25 million people worldwide are exposed to diseases related to this valuable resource every year.

Consumption

We consume about 60 tons of water per year. In the past, the average family used up to 5 liters of water per day, while today this figure ranges from 20 liters in Africa to 100 liters in America. Over the past half-century, about 20 local conflicts have broken out in the world over access to this precious resource, and more than 500 have been recorded in history.

Types of water

There are over a thousand types of water, including groundwater, rainwater, mineral water, and others. They are classified based on characteristics such as hydrogen isotopic composition, salt particle concentration, location, and interaction with other components. Finland has the most water, followed by Canada and New Zealand.

Salt concentration

Fresh water contains less than 0.1% salt, while seawater can contain up to 35%. Its hardness is affected by the presence of magnesium and calcium. The chemical and physical properties of water depend on the salts of alkaline earth metals.

Water and information

One of the most mysterious facts about water is its ability to store information. Hydrogen bonding connects molecules into clusters, which then form clathrates. These elements can be rearranged under any external influence, which indicates that water reads and writes information from the environment.

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