Commentary

Adorable cat uses its paws to drink water because it’s too lazy to get up – Metro

On September 30, 2016, in Commentary, by Erik

A cute cat tries a new way to drink from its water bowl. Since it’s currently comfy it decides that instead of getting up and moving into a proper drinking position it stretches its paw out and dips it into the bowl. It then brings the paw back and dribbles the water into its mouth. […]

 

Double Sampling Success for UK Water Company – International Environmental Technology

On September 29, 2016, in Commentary, by Erik

This article recounts the trials and tribulations faced by those in the wastewater sampling community. Faced with myriad challenges to acquire the perfect sample in a complex environment the people involved brainstormed a number of solutions. Eventually they settle on the best solution available the twin module S320H from Aquacell. It solved their composite sampling […]

 

Stamford Bridge partners with Life Water UK – Access All Areas (press release) (registration)

On September 29, 2016, in Commentary, by Erik

Stamford Bridge has a new sole supplier of bottled water in Life Water UK. All of the proceeds go towards water charity Drop4Drop. The purchase of this water via Levy Restaurants UK enables Drop4Drop the ability to supply water to third world countries throughout Asia, Africa, and India. There is an estimation of 6,000 bottles […]

 

Global Water Softener Market 2016-2020 – Purchases to Complement Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Units … – Yahoo Finance UK

On September 29, 2016, in Commentary, by Erik

Due to innovation of using smartphones to connect to home appliances, the water softener industry is expected to grow by 6.98% in the years of 2016-2020. It is predicted that by 2020, 70 million households in Europe and North America will use smart appliances, being able to control them by using the internet or a […]

 

The world’s threatened rivers – in pictures

On September 28, 2016, in Commentary, by Erik

Many threatened rivers are highlighted in this pictorial from The Guardian. The many threats the rivers face are laid bare and range from dams, water rights, and especially pollution. Man’s abuse of these rivers is played out in pictures of trash and chemicals spills. The chemical spills are the results of mining industry along their […]

 

You could never drink water and still technically survive

On September 28, 2016, in Commentary, by Erik

Suffering from pneumonia, an overheated Hillary Clinton stumbles at a memorial for 9/11 Victims in New York City. It turns out Clinton does not enjoy drinking water and that there is a chronic issue with her being dehydrated due to not consuming enough to keep her properly hydrated despite the efforts of staffers. She should […]

 

The Vital Hand Washing Debate: Is Your Hand Washing Method Making You Sick?

On September 28, 2016, in Commentary, by Erik

Recent debate raises the questions whether hand washing is a healthy or dangerous practice. With the recent banning of antibacterial soap by the United States and the ongoing FDA studies, the dangers of chemicals in our soaps are becoming clearer each day. Read more to find easy-to-follow recipes to make your own safer cleaning products. […]

 

‘Water is peace, life, dignity’: why the UN deputy chief has a thirst for saving lives

On September 27, 2016, in Commentary, by Erik

The UN deputy secretary general and was the Swedish foreign minister. He has brokered any number of deals between warring parties and negotiated the world’s development targets. He reels off the statistics to show how far there is yet to go: “1.8 billion people worldwide drink contaminated water;2.4 billion people lack improved sanitation. In poor […]

 

Compact Reverse Osmosis System

On September 27, 2016, in Commentary, by Erik

Recently German company, Evoqua Water Technologies GmbH, released Compact RO 100. This system will yield purified water and functions with equipment like dishwashers or autoclaves. The device is easily maintained and functions using a reverse osmosis system. It also has a flow rate of up to 12 L/h. Some components of this device include a […]

 

Plans to improve water quality in Whitby

On September 27, 2016, in Commentary, by Erik

During the week of September 26, Morrison Utility Services will start a £1.3 million project replacing over 13 km of old pipe. In doing so, they hope to improve water quality. The project is expected to go until March 2017, and in order to protect crew members, there have been changes to some traffic areas, […]