According to the EPA, exposure to lead in drinking water can result in delayed physical or neurologic development in infants and children, and can cause high blood pressure, kidney problems, and cancer in adults. Moreover, a growing body of evidence suggests adverse health effects result even at blood levels below the 10 µg/dL “level of … [Read more…]
Filtered Water Bottles Filtering your water at home is fine, but what if you want to be able to do it on the go? Ready to break your plastic water bottle habit but not quite sold on straight municipal tap while your on the go? If so, a filtered water bottle may be the solution. … [Read more…]
A short documentary which looks at the initial theories behind the effectiveness of fluoride and where it originated. It goes on to show the lack of science behind the use of Fluoride and reveals Fluoride as a toxic waste substance that is being pumped into our drinking water. The documentary will conclude by delivering the … [Read more…]
When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination. A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations … [Read more…]
With the push for energy independence and fuels that emit fewer greenhouse gases, domestically produced natural gas has been growing in popularity. But alongside this growth have come concerns that hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”), a procedure used in the extraction of natural gas and oil, may pollute ground and surface waters. Responding to increasing public pressure … [Read more…]
National Association of Water Companies Celebrates National Drinking Water Week WASHINGTON – The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) this week joins the Environmental Protection Agency and the American Water Works Association in celebrating National Drinking Water Week. Observed May 1-7, 2011, National Drinking Water Week provides both water professionals and the communities they serve … [Read more…]
Contestant #3 in our blog contest: Article by Paula van Dun I visited the waterfilterladysblog and the first line that caught my eye was the line “Are you still drinking bottled water?” My answer to this is no. I seldom drink bottled water. I drink the water as it comes out of my tap. I … [Read more…]
Contestant #2 in our blog contest: Article by Thomas Bergel WORLD WATER DAY 2011 VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL This album has 1 photo and will be available on SkyDrive until 5/21/2011. This is the first time in human history that most of the world’s population (3.3 billion people) live in cities and the urban … [Read more…]
If your tap water comes from a municipal water source, you should be recieving a water quality report Or “Consumer confidence report” every year. They will usually come with your water bill. What is a CCR? The Consumer Confidence Report, or CCR, is an annual water quality report that a community water system is required … [Read more…]
On Tuesday December 7th, 2010 Multi-Pure International, the inventors of the carbon block water filter technology celebrated their 40th anniversary. Alvin & H. Allen Rice Co-Founders Alvin Rice and H. Allen Rice walked down memory lane, as well as looked to the future with great excitement. 40 years ago, the company consisted of two dream-filled … [Read more…]
In the time it takes you to read this post, another eight children in developing countries will have died from water-related illnesses. Despite efforts, millions continue to lack access to safe water and sanitation around the world. And even those who can access these improved sources through protected wells or other advanced systems are still … [Read more…]