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New UK Legislation Could Lead to New Water Deals

On June 15, 2015, in News, by Erik

Market analyst James Brand believes that there will be new players in the water business in the near future. The UK Water Act 2014 currently makes mergers between water companies and overall acquisitions easier. It is believed that investing in UK water companies is a low risk, as its prices are visible through March 2020. […]

 

Sheffield’s Stomach Pains Due to Leaky Pipes

On June 15, 2015, in News, by Erik

A new study done by Sheffield University reveals that its drinking water could be affected by harmful elements seeping into the water supply through leaky pipes. Residents who have experience stomach issues recently should know that the source of the illness could be due to the water and not the food you had recently consumed. […]

 

Limerick Fish Dead Due to Polluted Water

On June 12, 2015, in News, by Erik

Limerick City and County Council are investigating water pollution in the Drumcamogue River due to the lower than usual population of trout and salmon in the area. The council believes the water pollution was cause by agricultural runoff from Co Tipperary. Limerick residents should be assured that the public water supply is still safe. For […]

 

Replacing Lead Pipes Can Be Costly for Irish Homeowners

On June 12, 2015, in News, by Erik

Thousands of Irish households contain piping containing traces of lead which can be poisonous when ingested. For each home to have its piping replaced, it would cost the average homeowner around a minimum of 1,500 Euros. Thankfully, legislation is coming into place that can help low-income families that live in homes suspected with lead piping. […]

 

Severn Trent Touts Hygiene Despite Criticism

On June 11, 2015, in News, by Erik

The water supplier Severn Trent is coming under fire after a recent survey and research suggest that its tap water could be polluted with contaminants. Leaking underground pipes could be potentially exposing the tap water to harmful chemicals and minerals. Despite these claims, Severn Trent Water claims that they “take water quality extremely seriously.” For […]

 

New Water Bottle Lid Tells You When To Drink

On June 11, 2015, in News, by Erik

Trago has developed a lid for water bottles that advises how much water to drink and when. The lid fits on any standard wide-mouth water bottle and can be connected to your phone to give you an alert for when it’s time for a drink. For more details on this bottle, click here:: Trago: The […]

 

Indian Tribes Take Second Wives to Fetch Water

On June 10, 2015, in News, by Erik

In certain areas in western India that don’t have running water are seeing local men taking a “water wife” to fetch water for the rest of his family. The drought in India is such at that local wells are so crowded that it can take hours to walk and obtain water each day. The arrangement […]

 

AT&T, IBM, and Mueller Water Develop Means to Save City Water

On June 10, 2015, in News, by Erik

A new Internet of Things technology created by IBM, AT&T, and Mueller Water can help cities save water. The new tech allows cities detect water pressure, temperature, and leaks in a city’s water system in order help cities hunt down problems quickly. For more information on this new technology, click here:: AT&T, IBM, and Mueller […]

 

Hydration Eases Migraines

On June 9, 2015, in News, by Erik

While there is medication out there, there are a number of natural remedies to help ease or eliminate migraines. One way is stay consistently hydrated. Having the proper amount of fluids and water in your system helps keep your blood flowing, which can alleviate headaches and migraines. For more tips on how to naturally treat […]

 

New London Bar Served Only Water

On June 9, 2015, in News, by Erik

A new pub has opened up in Shoreditch, but there is only one item on the menu: water. “H2Only” was a temporary bar that served nothing but drinking water in order to raise awareness for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s campaign. The RNLI is hoping to raise money for its service by asking people to […]