Water Covers over 75% of the earth's surface and 60% of the human body is composed of this precious resource. We cannot destroy water. Today there is as much water on earth and in the skies as existed 5,000 years ago. The truth is that only a small percentage is actually consumed by man. Most water is recycled over and over by nature or through municipal water facilities. We are polluting water faster than nature can clean it up. The world's water is contaminated with as many as 13,000 potentially toxic chemicals. At least 600 new chemicals are added to this list each year. Water acts as a "liquid sponge" or "magnet". While it falls through the atmosphere it attracts contaminants from polluted air. Water falling on the ground as rain and melted snow filters into rivers and lakes and absorbs pesticides and fertilizers and undesirable minerals. Whether water is drawn from a well or has been processed by a modern plant, it can still contain bacteria, toxins, heavy metals, and other pollutants. Annually, millions of people contract severe illness from their drinking water, and many die. The mission of Tempest Environmental Systems is to remain a world leader in commitment to research, development and production of advanced technologies that address specific worldwide environmental challenges. Our focus is on point-of-use water purification systems which meet the long and short term water quality requirements of world markets for residential, commercial, industrial, and emergency applications. AQUApura Products are continually setting new standards in water quality throughout the world and are now in use in over 40 countries.