Under a new program from Wessex Water, technicians carried out more than 22,000 visits to the homes of customers in Mere and Gillingham, sharing tools to help decrease home water consumption. This includes installing over 47,000 water-saving devices, including more efficient shower heads and small strips designed to detect water leakage. These actions have saved […]
Dr. Tom Makin is very careful to protect himself and his family from legionella, the pathogen that causes legionnaires’ disease. Legionella often lives in the stagnant water that collects in shower heads when they aren’t used for a while. This means that unused shower heads, as well as lawn sprinkler systems, can cause a dangerous […]
With only about one percent of the water in the world considered to be both potable and accessible, the importance of water conservation has never been greater. The human body is highly dependent on a steady supply of fresh, safe water, and even mild dehydration can cause noticeable impairment. You can help to conserve water […]
Turbidimeters play an important role in modern water systems by measuring the turbidity — or cloudiness — of water to ensure that it it safe and pleasant to drink. Most turbidimeters have traditionally been nephelometry-based, measuring the ways in which particles scatter light. However, these systems are often characterized by difficult maintenance. Swan’s AMI Turbiwell, […]
As stewards of our planet, we have a responsibility to protect and maintain the health of our oceans. One simple way we can do this is by using biodegradable cleaning products. Any time we can choose natural products without harsh chemicals, we are doing something good for sea life. Choose baking soda, vinegar, and borax […]
The luxury resort masters at Soneva have gone all in on Plastic Free July, a movement which urges people to cut down as much as possible on their consumption of disposable plastics during July. Soneva stopped using plastic straws at its resort properties in the 90s. Even more impressive is Soneva’s company-wide program, launched in […]
Climate change is likely to cause the water supply to become more unpredictable and precarious as time goes on. While the UK is famously rainy, water companies don’t capture much of that rainwater, and about half of England’s water companies are subject to serious stress already. The average person uses about 140 liters of potable […]
Humidity refers to the amount of water vapour in the air. Relative humidity measures the water content of the air relative to the maximum amount it can hold at that temperature. At 100% relative humidity, the air is completely saturated. Humans feel most comfortable within the humidity range of 30-50%, so anything close to 100% […]
The health and fitness benefits of engaging in water workouts are immense! Working out in the water can help you to improve your blood pressure, brain health, and cardiovascular fitness. Swimming laps is great for burning calories and weight loss as well. In addition, you can use special weights in the water or do aqua […]
A million bottles a minute: world’s plastic binge ‘as dangerous as climate change’
The world’s consumption of plastic has grown explosively in the last decade, and is expected to continue to grow to over half a trillion plastic bottles annually by 2021. One of the key drivers of plastic pollution is the immense demand for bottled water. Although the polyethylene terephthalate used in most beverage bottles can be […]