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Nicole Liggiero SOC 318 Milestone 1 January 17, 2024 Water is a necessary resource for all living things on Earth. The water demand is rising as the world's population continues to rise and the consequences of climate change become more

noticeable (Brears, 2023). This emphasizes how important it is to have sustainable water management techniques. The water demand is rising noticeably as a result of both climate change and ongoing population growth. Simultaneously, droughts, floods, and other water- related problems are happening more frequently as a result of changes in the water cycle. New approaches to water management are needed to solve these issues and fulfill the increasing water demand. To guarantee the effective and sustainable utilization of water resources, a variety of tactics must be implemented (Brears, 2023). As water demand rises we think about the toxic chemicals that are found in our everyday drinking water. Town governments all over have been trying to find a way to take these toxic chemicals out of our drinking water. In order to guarantee sustainable water access and long-term resilience in a changing environment, it is imperative to embrace cutting-edge water management practices including rainwater collecting, desalination, greywater recycling, aquifer recharge, and water reuse ( Brears, 2023). Per- and polyfluorinated compounds, or PFAS, are excellent all-arounders. There are countless applications for compounds that repel grease, water, and grime, such as fire extinguishers, practical apparel, cookware, and cosmetics. Regretfully, they also pose a serious threat to the ecosystem because they cannot decompose spontaneously. Saarland and USA polymer chemists have now discovered a way to remove PFAS from water in a sustainable manner. PFAS are a very diverse group of chemicals. Among other things, the fluorine- containing organic molecules make sure that raindrops fall off outdoor garments; they can be found in cardboard boxes that carry food, or they can be found in extinguishing chemicals and fire safety gear. The all-rounders started their victorious parade in the 1940s and have since been a part of our daily life. However, eliminating the organic compounds requires significant work

and pollutes the climate and environment. Furthermore, these ingenious compounds must first be proven. In certain applications, even extremely low concentrations might have a significant impact (e.g. as a coating). For instance, PFAS can only now be efficiently removed from water using certain membranes or the significantly less expensive activated carbon. However since the PFAS can no longer be extracted from the filters, they must either be burned or exposed to extremely harsh circumstances in order to finally destroy the compounds. Drinkable water provides communities and public health with edible water for people, domestic life, and many other recreational purposes. Cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid, and polio are just a few of the illnesses that can spread due to contaminated water and poor sanitation. People are exposed to health risks that can be avoided when water and sanitation services are absent, subpar, or improperly managed. This is especially true in healthcare facilities where a lack of water, sanitation, and hygiene services puts both patients and employees at higher risk of contracting infections and diseases. Infections occur in 15% of hospitalized patients worldwide, with the percentage being substantially higher in underdeveloped nations (World Health Organization: WHO, 2022). References

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Brears, R. C. (2023, August 10). Innovative water management techniques for a sustainable future. Medium . https://medium.com/mark-and-focus/innovative-water- management-techniques-for-a-sustainable-future-dba85646ce26#:~:text=Water%20is %20an%20essential%20resource,for%20sustainable%20water%20management %20strategies. World Health Organization: WHO. (2022, March 21). Drinking-water . https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/drinking-water

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