Image Source: Vending Connection Written by Steve Silha Water. Despite how essential it is to our society and health, we often take it for granted. When your home's water supply gets shut off, you quickly realize its importance. During recent construction in our neighborhood, we lost water for a day. Suddenly, we couldn't wash dishes, do laundry, shower, flush toilets, wash hands, cook certain foods, or drink from the tap. Going without water makes you appreciate its value. [read more]