water contamination

This Shark Tank Episode Will Have You In Tears

Tree-T-Pee creator and farmer Johnny Georges created the Tree t-pee out of his passion for water conservation.   The first of its kind, the Tree-T-Pee is a water containment system for agribusinesses. Tree-T-Pee creator and farmer Johnny Georges created the product out of his passion for water conservation. The Tree-T-Pee supplies water conservation through micro-sprinklers and frost protection through its cone-shaped tree guard made of recycled plastic that is positioned at the base of ...[READ MORE]

Potable Water In Developing Countries: Are We Doing Enough?

It is a sad fact that in the year 2013 there are still approximately 800 million people without access to clean potable water. Almost 3.5 million of us will die each year from water related diseases, with 99% of fatalities happening in developing and third-world countries. Despite countless UK & US government campaigns and numerous national charity initiatives, the issues do not seem to be getting any better as one in nine people still lack access to improved water sources. Diarrhea caused ...[READ MORE]

Cities With The Worst Water Quality

Cities With The Worst Water Quality Having a clean drinking supply is important. There are many places around the world that has contaminated water. This causes immense problems, including the spread of diseases. Even here in the United States, some cities have awful water for drinking. Although these cities don’t even compare to some other places in the world, it is important to be aware of the damage this water can bring. Those who are visiting, or live in these areas should consider ...[READ MORE]

Tap, Bottled, Or Filtered?

Tap, Bottled, Or Filtered? Unless you live in a city that has very high standards for their municipal water supply, you may have noticed some peculiarities about the water in your home. Most often, an odd odor or taste are the most noticeable traits of poorly filtered water. You may also have noticed a chalky looking substance that forms around the openings of faucets and shower heads within the home. If the water in your home exhibits any of these traits, you may benefit greatly from a home ...[READ MORE]

Last Call At The Oasis – Erin Brockovich & Peter Gleick Documentary

Last Call At The Oasis - Erin Brockovich & Peter Gleick Documentary Watch Last Call At The Oasis on Amazon The global water crisis will be the central issue facing our world this century. We can manage this problem, but only if we are willing to act now. Last Call at the Oasis is a powerful new documentary that shatters myths behind our most precious resource. This film exposes defects in the current system, shows communities already struggling with its ill-effects and highlights individuals ...[READ MORE]

The Poisoned Patriot Fund of America holding the 1st Annual Jeep Ride

The Poisoned Patriot Fund of America holding the 1st Annual Jeep Ride The Poisoned Patriots Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and families of military related toxic exposures, is holding their 1st annual Jeep Ride to benefit those exposed to toxic water poisoning at Camp Lejeune. From the 1950s through the 1980s, people living or working at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, were potentially exposed to drinking water contaminated with ...[READ MORE]