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09/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Stand-alone desalinating drinking water system runs on solar energy, can be used in off-grid locations

Do you want a secure supply of water while staying off-grid and living green? Drop by the University of Alicante (UA) in Spain and pick up their new solar-powered water desalination plant. According to a Science Daily report, the stand-alone system uses a proven method of electrodialysis to remove salt from water, turning the saltiest of liquids into […]

08/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Water intake: Do you know how much you need every day?

Drinking at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water a day (which is equivalent to two liters) has always been the recommended amount of water you should be drinking. However, this is only a general recommendation because the amount of water a person should drink in a day depends on his/her needs. There are three factors […]

08/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

6 Reasons you should be filtering your water

Water is essential and good for your health, but sometimes it can be bad for you too. Contaminants, microscopic organisms, and other impurities can enter your body through your drinking water. Filtering your water not only makes it safer to drink but, according to a Livestrong article, can also improve the taste. The benefits of filtering […]

08/12/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Engineers devise a system that recovers fresh water from power plants

What do you think of an electrical power plant that can also provide an inexpensive source of drinking water? Engineers have come up with a way to recover the water used to cool power plants and purify it for human consumption, an article in Science Direct stated. Nearly 40 percent of the water drawn from freshwater sources […]

08/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Old biological filters work better than new water treatments, according to Swedish study

An old water treatment technology called slow sand filters could be making a comeback – and the older filters would work better than both newer ones or modern filtration methods. According to Science Daily, a Swedish study suggests that the older the filter, the better it is for treating water. Slow sand filters first appeared during […]

08/09/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Do you know how long it’s safe to store drinking water?

Yes, water can go bad. Those who have traveled will know that water can taste different depending on where you are. The difference is not bad, but there are nuances in flavor. This is because the water is sourced from various areas so the potential for chemical contaminants or even environmental organisms differs too. Scientists […]

08/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Here we go again: Michigan declares state of emergency after cancer-causing chemical confirmed in the public water supply

The state of Michigan has declared a local state of emergency in the city of Parchment after high levels of toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were found in the municipal water source there. On July 26, residents were told to stop drinking water after tests showed that the city’s water supply had 1,587 parts […]

07/30/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Nitrate in drinking water increases the risk of colorectal cancer, according to study

Researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark have linked increased levels of nitrate found in drinking water to the risk of developing colon and rectal cancer. The results of the study, published in the International Journal of Cancer, also revealed that the risk factors for developing the conditions occur at concentrations far below the current drinking water standard. […]

07/22/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Some toxic chemicals found in water can be created by the treatment process itself

Water treatment processes are supposed to make public water safe enough to wash or even drink. However, some of the newer methods that break down harmful substances apparently create new toxic chemicals that are just as bad, an article in Science Daily states. Most water treatment plants use oxidation-based processes. These treatment methods break down […]

07/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Are you drinking enough water? Strategies to stay properly hydrated

Getting more physically active can help enhance your overall health and fitness, as well as reduce your risk for a lot of chronic illnesses. In any physical activity, proper hydration is a must. It is important to drink the right amount of fluids before, during, and after physical activity to provide the body with the fluids it […]

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