Author: Laura

Virtually all the world's tap water is contaminated by microscopic plastic fibers, a new study claims, raising fresh concerns about the implications of rampant plastic pollution on human and planetary health. Some 83% of tap water samples collected from over a dozen countries on five continents tested positive for microplastic, according to a study commissioned by data journalism outlet Orb. The specific rate of prevalence in different locales varied, but all tested locations — from Europe to ...[READ MORE]

In a city with no water, here is a list of items required to break into a warehouse and steal 14 cases of bottled water One (1) hand saw One (1) hammer One (1) hovercraft, capable of zinging over the flooded streets of Beaumont, Texas, at 60 miles an hour. Oh, and permission from the Coca-Cola Company. Fortunately, Bill Zang recently found himself equipped with all four things. At a few minutes after 3 p.m. on Saturday he killed the hovercraft’s engines and floated toward the Coca-Cola warehouse ...[READ MORE]

Although agencies in Orange County are still focused on rescuing people, Jefferson County has turned to getting necessities to its residents. That includes a temporary fix of Beaumont’s water system. “Right now, it’s about trying to return to normal as quickly as possible,” said Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick. “We’re trying to work with federal and state officials to push the assets that are necessary to the points of distribution where people can come get ice, water, MREs, cots, ...[READ MORE]

When most Americans drink a glass of tap water, they're also getting a dose of industrial or agricultural contaminants linked to cancer, brain and nervous system damage, developmental defects, fertility problems or hormone disruption. That's the disturbing truth documented by EWG's Tap Water Database – the most complete source available on the quality of U.S. drinking water, aggregating and analyzing data from almost 50,000 public water utilities nationwide. The vast majority of the nation's ...[READ MORE]

If you are searching for or need to replace your refrigerator filter, look to Sears PartsDirect. Right now Sears Partsdirect is offering the incentive of Free shipping when you order your filter and subscribe to their automatic subscription service. Navigating the site is super simple and finding a replacement water filter for your refrigerator is easy.  With their search tool, you can simply type in your model or part number and voila. Your filter is ready to be shipped. Sears carries thousands ...[READ MORE]

By Julia DeGraw 07.5.17 Town after town along the Columbia River Gorge has sent Nestle packing. Most recently, Goldendale, Washington said 'No' to a water bottling operation. By now, the Swiss-owned transnational company should be getting the message that local residents do not want their water bottling plant. It is always heartening to watch what a group of people can accomplish with a little bit of organizing and strategic action. The recent victory in the town of Goldendale, Washington ...[READ MORE]

If you've ever watched the commercial for the Zero Water Filter pitcher, you will see they claim to remove TDS's or Total dissolved solids. Kenton Jones from Multipure does a simple demonstration concerning misleading statements about total dissolved solids. I think you'll find this quite interesting! Learn more about Multipure's water filters by visiting www.purewaterforbetterhealth.com  

Your Bottled Water is Filled With Fluoride! Learn What Brands to Avoid! You may have heard about some of the buzz surrounding fluoride. Its negative effects, according to research, appear to have become severe. The downsides of fluoride use have been brought to light and are now being discussed worldwide. Fluoride is found in many public water products, and may pose some serious health threats. If you’re a bottled water connoisseur, you’ll want to read on. Experts have been arguing ...[READ MORE]