The monsoon season brings relief from the scorching heat, but it also brings a significant increase in water contamination. Flooding, sewage overflow, and soil runoff make water sources particularly unsafe during this period.
Why Water Gets Contaminated During Monsoon
- **Sewage overflow**: Heavy rains cause sewage systems to overflow, mixing waste with drinking water sources
- **Soil runoff**: Rainwater carries pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste into rivers and groundwater
- **Pipe damage**: Flooding can crack underground pipes, allowing contaminated water to enter
- **Stagnant water**: Standing water breeds mosquitoes and bacteria
- **Well contamination**: Open wells and borewells get flooded with surface water
Common Monsoon Waterborne Diseases
**Cholera**: Caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria, leads to severe diarrhea and dehydration. **Typhoid**: Salmonella typhi bacteria causes high fever, weakness, and stomach pain. **Hepatitis A**: Viral infection affecting the liver, spread through contaminated water. **Leptospirosis**: Bacterial infection from water contaminated with animal urine. **Gastroenteritis**: Inflammation of the stomach and intestines causing vomiting and diarrhea.
How to Stay Safe During Monsoon
**1. Use an RO+UV purifier**: The combination of RO and UV technology provides the most comprehensive protection against monsoon contaminants. **2. Increase filter maintenance**: Check and replace filters more frequently during monsoon as they work harder. **3. Store water properly**: Keep purified water in clean, sealed containers. **4. Avoid street food and drinks**: Especially those prepared with unfiltered water. **5. Boil water as backup**: If your purifier isn't working, boil water for at least 10 minutes.
Pre-Monsoon Purifier Checklist
Before monsoon arrives:
- Get your purifier serviced
- Replace filters if they're due in the next 2 months
- Check all connections for leaks
- Clean the storage tank
- Test your water TDS levels for a baseline reading
iDrink Monsoon Protection
All iDrink rental purifiers include free seasonal maintenance. Before every monsoon, our technicians proactively service your unit, replace filters if needed, and ensure maximum protection. Stay safe this monsoon with iDrink!