When the giant earthquake and tidal wave hit Fukushima, Japan on March 11, 2011, the world watched in horror. Initially it was the amazing destruction of the east coast of Northern Honshu that bore the brunt of the disaster with […]
Water Quality
Why I’m So Passionate About Distilled Water
As a young man completing my chemistry degree, I was well aware of the purity of distilled water. In fact, it was the benchmark for pure water in the laboratory. But I never gave a thought about drinking it. In […]
Use of Distilled Water in the Kitchen
Distilled Water to Make Ice: Distilled water is the water of choice for making ice cubes because of its extreme purity. The result is ice that is clearer and harder than ice made with water that has impurities in it. […]
Barium – its health effects on the human body
With the increase of drilling for Natural Gas, ground and surface waters are getting contaminated by this inorganic metal found in water called Barium. Its health risks are many. They can vary from increase in blood pressure all the way to death. Why take the risk of having even a tiny small elements of Barium in your drinking water? What water treatment alternatives can you consider? When it comes to your health, is the cheapest price or the best solution, what influences your buying decision?
Fracking; a Thirsty Industry
With historic droughts sweeping the nation last year, water tables are already strained. Combine that with a booming and thirsty fracking industry and you have a tough problem to solve. Hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking’ is a process in which, millions […]
Nitrates in water linked to birth defects
Nitrates in water has been linked to several diseases. There are different ways to remove nitrates in water. But there is one best method, distillation. It will make you appreciate the fact you have a distiller. And if you don’t have one yet, it is not too late to customize your own AquaNui distiller.