Government
After over 150,000 people took part in protests on Saturday, the Irish government has listened and is planning to change the charging system of Ireland’s water utility. While this might seem like a good move, the Right2Water organizers will continue to fight to have water paid by general taxation, not a utility fee. For more […]
Much to their chagrin, Public Health England will not proceed putting fluoride into the water supply after the Southhampton city council spoke out against it. Opponents to enamel-protecting fluoride believe it to be harmful in the long term. Southhampton citizens also argue the policy is medicating the public without consent. More on this story can […]
Irish citizens have turned to water ionization machines and reverse osmosis products in order to remove various chemicals and water “hardness” from their tap water. This comes after a wave of health issues Irish citizens have endured that could be linked to poor quality water. There is criticism towards the government for having to pay for […]
Sustainable Drainage Systems are fine for preventing rainwater floods. However, what happens to the water? The lack of water treatment plans will cost us in the long term.
The Government Needs to Step Up Water Equality
Access to clean water is something that effects communities locally but is a global issue. It is time for governments to stand together to remedy this disparity and provide quality water for all people.