如果这个星球上有魔法，那它就存在于水中。——洛伦·艾斯利

水的运动常常令人着迷，例如，海滩上有节奏的海浪拍打，瀑布飞泻而下的雾气湍流，以及喷泉闪闪发光的喷射。

著名博物学家和科学作家洛伦·艾斯利曾说过：“如果这个星球上存在魔法，那么它就存在于水中。” 他认为，水在维持地球生命方面发挥着至关重要的作用，因此具有一种特殊的、近乎神奇的品质。

The motions of water are often mesmerizing, e.g., the rhythmic crashing of waves on a beach, the misty turbulence of a plunging waterfall, and the sparkling jet of a fountain.

"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water" is a quote attributed to Loren Eiseley, a renowned naturalist and science writer, suggesting that water possesses a special, almost magical quality due to its vital role in sustaining life on Earth.

那么我们在工作场所和家里都是什么样的水呢？

SO what kind of water do we find in the workplace and at home?

饮用水

Potable Water

饮用水，也称为饮用水或自来水，是经过充分处理、可以安全饮用并适合人类饮用的水。据估计，全世界有 20 亿人无法获得饮用水，表明这是一个需要解决的严重问题。

尽管饮用水不可避免地主要用途是饮用，但其广泛的应用表明了其重要性。干净的水提供营养，减少疾病，促进卫生，对农业和粮食生产十分关键。

Potable water, also known as drinking or tap water, is fully treated water that is safe to drink and suitable for human consumption. An estimated 2 billion people around the world do not have access to potable water, indicating a serious issue that needs to be addressed.

Although the primary use for potable water is inevitably drinking, it has a wide range of applications that demonstrates its necessity. Clean water provides nourishment, reduces sickness and disease, promotes sanitation, and is essential for agriculture and food production.

非饮用再生水

Non-Potable REclaimed WAter

非饮用再生水，也称为再利用水或灰水，是经过部分处理的水，可用于非接触式工艺用水、厕所、灌溉和消防。雨水收集在水箱和雨水排水管中，并经过过滤以去除污垢和悬浮固体。为了减少水中细菌和藻类的生长，可以添加氯。

尽管经过过滤和净化，非饮用水并未经过完全的处理，以去除工业、农业、人类排泄物或动物排泄物引入的细菌、病毒或化学物质。饮用这种水可能会导致极度疾病甚至死亡，因此饮用或用于烹饪、洗澡或其他家庭活动是有风险的。

Non-potable reclaimed water, also called reuse or gray water, is partially treated water that can be used for non-contact process water, toilets, irrigation, and fire protection. Rainwater is collected in tanks as well as stormwater drains and filtered to remove dirt along with suspended solids. To reduce the growth of bacteria and algae in the water, chlorine may be added.

Despite filtration and cleansing, non-potable water has not been treated for bacteria, viruses, or chemicals that have been introduced by industry, agriculture, human waste, or animal waste. Consuming this type of water can result in extreme sickness and even death which makes it hazardous to drink or use for cooking, bathing, or other household activities.

非饮用水的利用

The use of non-potable reclaimed water

非饮用水未经预先处理不适合人类饮用，但可用于多种其他用途。它可用于工业过程，如冷却系统、制造和清洁。非饮用水在日常生活中也有实际应用，包括园艺、管道（如冲厕所）和清洁户外空间。

明智的做法是将水源视为非饮用水，除非确定其可饮用，否则不要在其中饮用、洗手、烹饪或洗澡。在某些情况下，饮用水可以回收并重新用作非饮用水。例如，淋浴或洗手时使用的水可以收集起来并在其他指定区域使用。探索收集和再利用水的方法为减少设施内的浪费和促进环境保护提供了绝佳的机会。

Non-potable water is not fit for human consumption without prior treatment but may be used for a variety of other purposes. It can be used for industrial processes such as cooling systems, manufacturing, and cleaning. Non-potable water also finds practical applications in our daily lives, including gardening, plumbing (such as flushing toilets), and cleaning outdoor spaces.

It is wise to consider a water source to be non-potable and refrain from drinking, hand-washing, cooking, or taking a shower in it unless you are certain of its potability. In certain scenarios, potable water can be reclaimed and repurposed as non-potable water. For instance, water used during showers or handwashing can be captured and utilized in other designated areas. Exploring methods to capture and reuse water offers an excellent opportunity to reduce waste within a facility and contribute to environmental conservation.

水之魔法，是自然的恩赐，是人类智慧的导向。在这片蓝色星球上，我们拥有的不仅是水的魔力，更是通过水承载的希望与发展潜力。让我们珍惜和保护这份生活的源泉，确保每一滴水都得到最妥善的使用与管理。让我们珍视这份魔法，以更包容与创新的方式，共同守护这个充满奇迹的世界。

The magic of water is a gift of nature and a guide for human wisdom. On this blue planet, we possess not only the magical qualities of water but also the hope and potential for development that it carries. Let us cherish and protect this source of life, ensuring that every drop of water is used and managed in the most appropriate manner. Let us value this magic, and in doing so, embrace a more inclusive and innovative approach to jointly safeguard this world full of wonders.