The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that had its epicenter near Napa, California struck in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Thankfully the time of day resulted in many fewer injuries. Had this occurred during the “shopping hours” there would have been […]
water distillers
Boil Alert and Distillation
FEMA and the American Red Cross recommend distillation as one water treatment solution under emergency situations such as boil alert advisory. Distillation Technology is the best among the 3 suggested solutions. Here is why: Boiling the water: If you only boil the […]
Toxic Algae in Our Lakes and Distilled Water
There has been a great deal of attention paid in the last week on toxic algae in Lake Erie and the “Do not Use the Water” appeal to the people of Toledo, Ohio. Every summer toxic blue-green algae seem to […]
The Southwestern USA Water Crisis
Several years ago I gave a keynote address at one of our Conventions in Las Vegas. The topic of the presentation was “The Upcoming Water Crisis with Los Angeles at the Epicenter”. My presentation was, in large part, highlighted by […]
Phthalates, the Most Common Plasticizers Used in the World
This month’s contaminant(s) could just as well be titled “Endocrine Gland Disruptors” since this group of organic chemical compounds, typifies the behavior of a large group of substances, many of which are found in certain plastics. A former Pure Water […]
Water shortage exacerbated by aging infrastructure
“At the dawn of the 21st century, much of our drinking water infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life”, according to the ‘2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure’ issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Public […]