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In Alabama, the water supply for 100,000 residents has reportedly been contaminated. According to officials, the chemical found in the water has been linked to cancer, and is at dangerously high levels. Residents have been advised to avoid tap water due to this risk in addition to other health risks they may face when being […]
The government is tapering plans to crack down on sugary foods produced by companies in the UK. According to a leaked proposal, advertisements for unhealthy foods will not be restricted from airing before 9pm. While the government will threaten a legal maximum on sugar content, for now the industry will be given a six month […]
Cut costs for life’s basics at your peril. Look what happened when the Governor of Michigan Sate decided to cut costs by changing to a cheaper water supply (for the poor) https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/01/mother-exposed-flint-lead-contamination-water-crisis and what happened next https://thinkprogress.org/economy/2016/02/01/3744770/hundreds-of-union-plumbers-spent-the-weekend-installing-water-filters-for-flint-residents-for-free/
With all the news about water filtration, water treatment, and other water issues throughout the world, the conversation about water is one of the most relevant in the 21st century. With this in mind, it might be the conversation that should keep going in your Twitter feed with people like Peter Gleik, Cate Lamb, and […]
Aside from minor advancements and changes in controls, water treatment isn’t operated much differently than it was done over a century ago. So why are water and waste water facilities presenting a financial stress for our communities? Read more here to see why some believe innovation is key to a cheaper utility bill and better […]
The United Nations is stepping in to analyze a current stirring in Detroit. As many as 80,000 citizens are on the brink of having their water shut off due to incredibly overdue utility bills. While Detroit lies in one of the richest countries in the world, the poverty rate reigns high and citizens are getting […]
Long road trips can cause feelings of drowsiness and fatigue. There is a way to combat this driving fatigue: a glass of water. The mere act of drinking water helps perk up drivers and helps them stay alert on the road. The hydration also makes sure your body is comfortable and helps combat fatigue felt […]
Dr. Askwar Hilonga of Tanzania created a low-cost water filter that can remove 99.9 percent of viruses, micro-organisms, and bacteria. The new filter implements nano-technology to filter out the contaminants such as copper, lead, and other metals as well. A single filter costs about 140 U.S. dollars and he has received a grant from the […]
Beer giant Heineken UK released last year’s sustainability report to mixed reviews. While the company cut down on its emissions, there was no change in water efficiency. Some water saving initiatives included new cleaning cycles which halved water usage in some plants and cutting down on wastewater by using a reverse osmosis cleaning plant. With […]
The cost of water usage is expected to rise throughout the western world. Due to the increase in water cost via filtration, cleaning, and obtaining water from other resources due to scarcity, the current rates for tap water are too low to sustain the service. While government officials worldwide are looking into new means in […]
