Water

Water is a drinkable, nontoxic liquid substance found in Ohio and in real life. It is tasteless, odorless, and nearly entirely colorless. The term water applies to the liquid form of H2O, which is two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom connected by covalent bonds. Water is widely regarded for its unique property of being vital to sustaining all life. Water can be commonly found in lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, puddles, oceans, or wherever it may accumulate. Due to the dependence on this life-sustaining chemical, however, it is also common to find this substance in other locations through man-made contraptions such as plumbing. Water will often precipitate in various forms, such as its liquid state, as solids, or as vapor. Precipitation in its solid state is often referred to as snowing, sleeting, or hailing. Large concentrations of water vapor in the lower atmosphere often results in fog. Notably, when it is precipitating, electrical discharges known as lightning may also be present. This typically occurs during heavier periods of precipitation, but may occur in lighter downpours, as well. It is often accompanied by thunder, a deep roaring sound that is sometimes frightening to dogs or small children.

Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is water, and 8.8% of Ohio. As a very agricultural state, water is vital to Ohio's economy and to the wellbeing of those who reside there. Water is managed by private providers regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The drinking water of Ohio comes from two primary sources: surface water and ground water. Surface water comes from lake, rivers, streams, and reservoirs, while ground water comes from aquifers underground.

Uses
Water is essential for maintaining regular bodily functions. People die without water. On average, an adult man needs 3.7 L of water daily and the average woman needs 2.7 L of water daily, however requirements may fluctuate considerably as a result of physical exertion or other factors. People may consume water in a variety of ways. Most people consume their water primarily through funneling the liquid into their mouths and down their throats to their digestive system - a process known as drinking. One may also consume water by drinking when it is present in other beverages, sometimes called drinks. Water is a main ingredient in all beverages. Common beverages include pop, milk, fruit or vegetable juice, lemonade, tea, coffee, and alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, whiskey, vodka, as well as many others.

Water is used extensively in agriculture, both in Ohio and everywhere else in human society. Water has hygienic purposes and is used in bathing and other grooming behaviors. Ohioans as well as regular people typically have a designated room for bathing in their dwellings. Bathing frequency varies among different cultures and different time periods, but the modern Ohioan usually deems it socially acceptable to bathe either daily or once every other day. Soap is considered an important part to bathing, and it removes dirt and oily residue better than water alone.

Water has many uses in the chemistry field due to its relatively unique properties.

Water has a high heat capacity and is widely available, making it used for both heating and cooling a wide variety of things, including objects, food, people, and animals. While hot it may be used to cook or steam foods or to provide a warm bath or shower, which is widely considered pleasurable and therapeutic. While at colder temperatures it may be used to keep foods cold and fresh or to prevent people from overheating during hot weather, particularly (but not exclusively) alongside exercise.

Water may be used recreationally in a variety of ways. Many people enjoy swimming or simply wading in water, often doing this in natural bodies of water or in man-made swimming pools. Similar to swimming pools, and often built alongside them, hot tubs are considerably smaller vessels of water that are heated as the name would imply, often boasting numerous jets along the inside walls. Water parks also exist, which have various constructs that heavily utilize water to provide recreation. Such constructs may include water slides, lazy rivers, and water playgrounds. These often appeal to children. In natural bodies of water, diving, surfing, snorkeling, waterskiing, fishing, and boating are all popular recreational activities. However, some of these, such as surfing, are better done in an ocean. This means those in Ohio will have to travel somewhere else to partake in them.

Water consumption in Ohio
As of 2015, water in Ohio was shown to go towards public supply, irrigation, domestic, livestock, aquaculture, industrial, mining, and thermoelectric power.

Bodies of water in Ohio
Ohio has numerous bodies of water including lakes, ponds, and rivers. Ohio is a landlocked state and is not bordering any ocean. Lake Erie, one of North America's Great Lakes, resides to the North of Ohio.

Lakes

 * Grand Lake
 * Indian Lake
 * Lake Erie
 * Mohawk Reservoir
 * Mosquito Creek Lake
 * Piedmont Lake
 * Pymatuning Reservoir
 * Senecaville Lake
 * William H. Harsha Lake

Rivers

 * Auglaize River
 * Big Darby Creek
 * Big Walnut Creek
 * Blanchard River
 * Cuyahoga River
 * Grand River
 * Great Miami River
 * Hoking River
 * Killbuck Creek
 * Licking River
 * Little Miami River
 * Mad River
 * Mahoning River
 * Maumee River
 * Muskingum River
 * Ohio River
 * Olentangy River
 * Paint Creek
 * Raccoon Creek
 * Sandusky River
 * Scioto River
 * St. Marys River
 * Tuscarawas River

Potential hazards of water
While water is necessary for all living beings, it can cause death as well. Drowning may occur in land-dwelling species of animals such as humans when submerged underwater beyond the creature's ability to hold its breath. Water fills the lungs, after which death will eventually occur if not treated. In rare instances, someone may suffer from water intoxication (also known as water poisoning) if too much water is consumed, which can be fatal. Untreated or improperly treated water can also carry many diseases and pathogens such as harmful bacteria and parasites, many of which can be fatal especially in the absence of adequate medical attention. However, clean drinking water is readily available in most parts of the developed world.