Water : [In Nutrient Dictionary]

WATER

Water is a clear, tasteless and nearly odourless liquid which is absolutely essential to life. Water does not have calories.

The Functions of Water :

• Cushions tissues.
• Lubricates joints.
• Medium for all body fluids including blood, urine, perspiration, digestive juices and the lymph.
• Participates in many normal biochemical reactions.
• Regulates the body`s internal temperature.
• Transports nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide and wastes.

The Sources of Water can be from :

• Fruits.
• Juices.
• Milk.
• Plain water.
• Vegetables.
• etc.

For good health the intake recommended for adults should be six (6) to eight (8) glasses of water everyday. Deficiency in water  intake will cause  loss of body water poses significant health risks and loss of body water  may result in death.

The essentials of Water Supply System....

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM IN HOSPITAL

 Health facilities whether hospitals or health clinics, should be a source of strength during emergencies and disasters.  They should be ready to save lives and to continue providing essential health services. They should be functional in disaster situations.

The essentials of Water Supply System are :

• Water tank storage has sufficient reserve to satisfy the hospital demand for 3 days at all times.
• Water storage tank has safe installation and location.
• Alternate water source provided (in case the main supply) is cut off):Local water utility;Mobile water storage tank; fire truck.
• Use of fusion weld pipes to prevent breakage and leaks.
• Water distribution system (valves,pipes,connections) are free from leaks and harmful agents.
• The wet standpipe shall deliver water not less than 132L/min at not less than 1.8 kilos/square cm residual pressure from each of any two outlets flowing simultaneously for 30 minutes. When more than one interior wet standpipe is required in the building, such standpipe may be connected at their bases or highest points by pipes of equal size.
• Identified agencies responsible for timely restoration of water service, supplementary pumping system in case system fails or services disrupted or for alternative water supply.
• Presence of adequately safe and potable water in times of emergency at 5L/out-patient/day and 40-60L/in-patient/day and additional liters for laundry, flushing toilets and other utilities.
• Manuals for the operation, preventive maintenance, and restoration of critical services for: (Drinking water supply and alternate source of drinking water).

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