clean water

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]

NRDC – Defending Our Right To Clean Water

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 voted the wrong way on this bill. Click here to let your representative know you disagree with the vote. "I personally have worked for decades to clean our waters, ...[READ MORE]

Congratulations on 40 years Multi-Pure!

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 brothers who would service each other's customers so that the business looked like it had a big staff. Today, Multi-Pure International has close ...[READ MORE]

Multi-Pure Donates To Celebrate World Water Week September 6th – 10th, 2010

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 at risk of being exposed to contaminated water through its unhygienic handling during transport or within the home.World Water Week is September 6th - ...[READ MORE]