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Members of the UK’s Food and Drink Federation are working toward an industry-wide water reduction target that will lower their water use by nearly 25% within the next seven years. This reduction could add up to 5.1 million cubic meters, which is enough to fill 2,040 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Read more about the FDF’s goal […]
The solar-powered water distribution system in Cameroon is proving to be fruitful to the nation. The new system has not only allowed citizens have access to clean water to drink, but offers the ability to start new small businesses. The government is already allowing small grants for citizens to start farming businesses, soft drink companies, […]
The massive heatwave can affect your lawn, however it can be wasteful to use copious amounts of water to keep your garden and lawn healthy. If you want to keep your property green yet conserve water, plant trees around your garden to reduce the soil and air temperature, which in turn lowers the garden’s need […]
Scottish Water recently was awarded a CIPS Corporate Certification – Platinum in recognition of their policies, leadership, and performance in providing 2.4 million homes with safe water. This is an upgrade as Scottish Water given “Gold” status back in 2012. For more about Scottish Water and this honor, click here:: Top Award for Scottish Water
South West Water admitted to breaking environmental controls at a waste plant after being prosecuted by the Environmental Agency. The EA calculated that there had been 13 occasions when there was too much sludge residue in the stream that ran past the plant. For more on this story, please click here:: South West Water admit […]
This weekend, Princess Charlotte will be christened and she’s already making a splash. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will baptize the Princess not with ordinary water, but water flown in from the River Jordan. The River Jordan is believed to be where St. John baptized Jesus of Nazareth. For more on this baptism, please […]
Yemen citizens are concerned over the rising prices of water, especially since it may run out of water entirely for its population of 25 million. This comes in addition to the current civil war and air strikes which have indirectly caused the water shortage due to damage to the gas-powered pumps that provide water to […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) approved the construction of a wastewater treatment plant at a new location in Espoo, Finland. They plan on financing 100 million euros in a long-term loan to the Helsinki Region Environmental Services to complete the construction and replace an aging treatment plant. For more on this plant, click here:: EIB […]
The officials at Severn Trent water service revealed that its water reservoirs are at 94%, however urge customers not to be hasty and waste water for gardening. Many customers use more water than needed to keep their flowers and lawn watered, which could use up the surplus needed in case of a drought during the […]
Turmeric, the spice that gives curry its yellow color, can be a great supplement to boost your health. If taken with water or mixed in food, studies have shown that turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with pain management and even help against heart attacks. For more on how turmeric and water can be […]
