About 2.5 million years ago, early transitional humans began using stone tools to improve their way of life — taking survival and human evolution to the next level. Every species on the planet shares one goal: survival. And without clean water, life itself becomes impossible. If you had no access to safe drinking water, what tool would you turn to?
Water is the most essential element for human life. Up to 60% of the adult human body is composed of water. According to H.H. Mitchell in the Journal of Biological Chemistry (Vol. 158), the brain and heart are 73% water, lungs about 83%, skin 64%, muscles and kidneys 79%, and even bones contain 31%. Water carries nutrients to cells, helps regulate temperature, and flushes toxins from vital organs.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), waterborne diseases are caused by pathogenic microbes spread through contaminated water. Most lead to diarrheal illnesses — and tragically, 88% of global diarrhea cases are linked to unsafe water, poor sanitation, or inadequate hygiene. These cases result in approximately 1.5 million deaths each year, mostly among young children.
The leading cause of death from these illnesses is dehydration. In developing countries, unsafe water and insufficient sanitation are the primary culprits. Other waterborne diseases can cause malnutrition, skin infections, and even organ damage. For an in-depth look at waterborne illness prevention and treatment, visit the CDC website linked above.
These statistics are staggering — 1.5 million lives lost annually. This is the 21st century, not the 1700s. Here in the United States, most of us enjoy access to clean drinking water, but what if that suddenly changed? Visual inspection alone cannot confirm water safety. Boiling or standard household filters are often not enough to remove all contaminants. Without official testing or alerts, you might never know your water was unsafe. To be fully prepared, you need a system that guarantees purity.
If you need clean, safe water for drinking or cooking, a still can help. Water distillation works by heating water until it boils and turns into steam, killing bacteria and pathogens. The vapor then condenses into pure water — free from contaminants. A copper still is the only purification method that removes every kind of bacteria, virus, parasite, pesticide, heavy metal, and even radioactive residue. Stills are simple to use, durable, and multifunctional — ideal for both preparedness and everyday use.
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