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California’s drought isn’t just big news in the United States, but also in Asia. Many Asians consume a number of foods emanating from California such as walnuts, cheese, almonds, and cashews. The lack of water has increased the prices and scarcity of these products in their supermarkets, causing concern. For more on how California’s drought […]
“Recycled wastewater” is a term that has been thrown about in many articles regarding water conservation, water filtration, and basically any written piece about water nowadays. However, many don’t truly know what “recycled wastewater” means. Basically, the term covers any water that has been cleansed and filtered after it has been previously used for drinking, […]
The aftermath of Nepal’s 7.3-magnitude tremor has hurt the area even further after suffering a massive earthquake last month. NGO Splash, a water-focused charity based in Seattle, is spearheading a campaign to raise 320,000 pounds for its water projects in Kathmandu. The money will be used to provide both short-term assistance and to create long-term […]
People across England are complaining of smelly water and nasty tasting tea from newer kettles. This issue has been cited across kettles made by a number of brands such as Breville, Russell Hobbs, Phillips, and Delonghi. Which? magazine has asked subscribers to boil water in a saucepan to see if there is a difference; to […]
Due to a burst water main, thousands of homes in Hailsham are without water service. Supplies of bottled water are being given out as engineers attempt to repair the leak. South East Water said it will bring in specialist pumps to remove the flooding in the streets. For the full story, please click here:: Thousands […]
Laikipia, Kenya is obtaining water for drinking and bathing from an unlikely source: a school. The Waterbank School not only teaches 300 children, but also collects rainwater for the entire community to use. It has already collects over 360,000 liters over the course of two rainy seasons. For more information about this water-giving school, please […]
Last week, California water regulators adopted landmark water restrictions across the entire state, effecting many businesses, communities, and local agriculture. Many residents argue that the restrictions aren’t working because the punishments are difficult to dole out and utilities will likely have to raise prices to make up the difference in water sales once the restrictions […]
Analytical instrument manufacturer Hanna Instruments is encouraging more and more communities to test their drinking water sources. Hanna, inspired by National Drinking Water Week, is giving away a free chlorine colorimeter with every purchase of a pH meter via a coupon code. Both instruments can measure and analyze the amount of chlorine and acidity within […]
A revolutionary new app dubbed “mWater,” hopes to find a solution for the 738 million people around the world find and gain access to clean, drinkable water. NASA developed a bacteria-based test that could be performed under restricted conditions and without heavy equipment to determine whether or not water sources are safe to drink. This […]
The ashes from the latest Calbuco volcanic eruption have affected the drinking water of Chile’s southeastern region. The airborne ash was carried by the wind and landed into the water supplies of Cochamo and Ensenada. The government is assisting by offering citizens 60 liters of bottled water, but that is not expected to meet the […]
