Introduction
When I saw the competition title, “What is one thing you could not live without?” I immediately thought about water. Regardless of the context, water is something that all people need for functioning, and it also has multiple other benefits. It improves digestion, prevents dehydration, and significantly enhances kidney functions (Migala, 2020). Moreover, it has a substantial positive impact on all organism processes, including cardiovascular, muscle, and nerve systems (Migala, 2020). In the current presentation, I would like to further emphasize the importance of water in our lives and discuss some potential business options related to the topic.
More about Water
First, it is critical to examine why exactly water is necessary for people. The primary cause is that the human body consists of approximately 60% water, and it is the active element in most cellular functions (Migala, 2020). It means that cells, muscles, and tissues could potentially break down if they do not have sufficient water. The second reason is that water enhances kidney functions and helps organisms remove all unnecessary waste from the body (Migala, 2020). Consequently, it improves overall nutrition – extensive research shows that drinking more water can help control hunger and eat less (Migala, 2020). From these considerations, it is essential to drink at least 2 liters or 64 ounces of water daily to maintain all body functions.
Drinking Water Problem
However, not all water is equally beneficial, and it is crucial to discuss the quality of drinking water in this context. At present, many people globally do not have access to clean water and are exposed to multiple potential dangers. As the World Health Organization (2022) notes, nearly 25% of all people are in danger of water shortages or only have access to water that is not appropriate for drinking. These problems are relevant issues globally, as drinking contaminated water can result in various diseases, including cholera, diarrhea, and polio (“Drinking-water”, 2022). Hence, it is crucial for international organizations and business entrepreneurs to unite efforts and supply clean drinking water to vulnerable groups of people.
Water and Business
Improving the quality of water globally is a humanitarian responsibility of the world, but it also offers business opportunities. Collaboration between stakeholders is critical in this context because supplying people with clean drinking water is a complicated task. Moreover, businesses should focus on research and invent new ways of water purification. Innovative technologies can help establish more effective methods of filtering water from dangerous chemicals (“Choosing home water,” n.d.). However, this process should be regulated; for instance, the standards proposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ensure the minimum quality level for filter systems (“Choosing home water,” n.d.).
Water Purification
Water purification is a relevant business area that focuses on improving the quality of drinking water. The first business prospect in this industry focuses on supplying vulnerable groups of people with drinking water. It primarily concerns developing countries and communities that still drink unfiltered water from rivers and lakes (“Drinking-water,” 2022). Another business opportunity focuses on improving water infrastructure in developed countries. For instance, CDCP (n.d.) reports that even in the United States, tap water has some amount of undesired chemicals. Lastly, it is possible to focus specifically on home-based filtering systems globally. People understand the importance of clean drinking water, and this business segment is likely to experience growth (“Choosing home water,” n.d.). Ultimately, water purification is a relevant business area that improves the quality of drinking water.
Conclusion
The current presentation has focused on water as the one thing that people cannot live without. However, in addition to explaining water benefits, it has also shown that many people globally struggle with water shortages or exposure to contaminated water. It implies that water purification is a relevant business prospect that can help simultaneously improve the quality of life for millions of people globally and generate profit. Both developing water infrastructure and building home-based filtering systems are prominent strategies in this context. Ultimately, water is life, and it is critical to unite efforts to improve access to clean drinking water globally.
References
Choosing home water filters & other water treatment systems. (n.d.). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web.
Drinking-water. (2022). World Health Organization. Web.
Migala, J. (2020). 7 health benefits of water backed by scientific research. Everyday Health. Web.