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. […]
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Copper in Water linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
The study was reported in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Drinking tap water containing trace levels of copper may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, say scientists. Researchers believe copper combined with cholesterol may prevent the brain […]
Fukushima; worse than Chernobyl?
Fukushima is once again on the news as TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) recently admitted that the leakage of radiation contaminated water at the Fukushima plant has not been contained. After denying it for over 2 years, Japan’s nuclear watch […]
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?
The Safe Drinking Water Act
Part 1 of a Series In 1974 Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to provide national requirements for drinking water standards to protect the public health. This law was tightened considerably in 1986 and again in 1996 by […]
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 […]