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 … [Read more…]
NRDC -Peter Lehner Last week, the House of Representatives passed one of the worst pieces of legislation I’ve ever seen. The bill, HR 2018, overturns almost 40 years of federal safeguards that protect our water quality. Under the bill, the EPA would no longer be able to properly enforce the Clean Water Act. Your representative … [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…]