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Concerning levels of known human carcinogen found in tests of more than 200 samples Yonkers, NY (PRWEB) September 19, 2012 Here is a link to an infographic that highlights key findings from Consumer Reports' investigation: [https://dl.dropbox.com/u/6922431/arsenic-big-04.jpg In Consumer Reports’ tests of more than 60 rice and rice products, inorganic arsenic, a known human carcinogen, was found in most of the name brand and other rice product samples. Levels varied, but were...

Filtersfast.com applies game-design techniques to non-game water filtration education. The Water Guardian is a fun and engaging game that also teaches consumers about waterborne contaminants and water filtration during National Food Safety Month. Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) September 19, 2012 Filtersfast.com, the leading online authority and resource in water filters and air filters announces a new and entertaining game application added to their social media marketing mix called The Water...

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One Touch Water secured an online deal with Aquamatic to help Americans improve the way we consume water. With an advanced tap water purification technology, the company offers budget-friendly purchase, lease, and no-contract month-to-month options for innovative systems that feature bottled water quality but bottle-less technology with do-it-yourself installation and twist off filters for easy maintenance. One Touch Water's instant and easy...

Significant growth in water filtration business allows Santevia to incorporate and spin out from under it's DBA with Wellness Warehouse Inc. Delta, BC, Canada (PRWEB) September 11, 2012 Santevia Water Systems has been operating as a DBA of Wellness Warehouse Inc. Co-Founders David and Yvonne Anderson had originally visioned a health products company under their Wellness Warehouse brand, with Santevia Water as a core product. "We had planned to bring to market a number of health...

STOCKHOLM, August 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 World Water Week in Stockholm closed today with a "vision" capturing the perspective of the young water scientists and professionals on the priorities that must be set now in order to achieve water and food security by 2050. The World Water Week in Stockholm is the leading annual meeting place for the planet's most urgent water-related issues. This year, 2500 participants convened under the theme "Water and Food...

Children drinking from around half the UK's private water supplies are almost 5 times more likely to pick up stomach infections – according to research from the University of East Anglia University of East Anglia research shows children at risk from rural water supplies Children drinking from around half the UK's private water supplies are almost five times more likely to pick up stomach infections – according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Research...

STOCKHOLM, August 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- First and Second Prize Winners Awarded for Safe Water and Sanitation Solutions in the Developing World Reed Elsevier [http://www.reedelsevier.com ], a world leading provider of professional information solutions, today announced the winners of the Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge which awards innovative solutions to improve sustainable access to safe water and sanitation. The $50,000...

People in ancient Rome 2,000 years ago had better access to clean water and sanitation that keeps disease-causing human excrement out of contact with people than many residents of the 21st century, a scientist said here today. Women in developing countries could play a major role in remedying the situation, if given the chance, she added. Jeanette A. Brown, Ph.D., spoke on the global crisis in availability of clean water and basic sanitation like toilets and sewage disposal at the 244th...

CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The power goes out. Your basement floods. A water main cracks. All of these issues can cause disruptions in the flow of water to homes and businesses. In these instances, Boil Water Advisories are issued to alert communities of potential issues with the quality of water for drinking, cooking, household chores and personal hygiene. Culligan International and Culligan Dealers nationwide want to emphasize the importance of taking precautions to...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Water Research Institute (NWRI) today at the IUVA 2012 Americas Conference announced the publication of the third edition of the "Ultraviolet Disinfection Guidelines for Drinking Water and Water Reuse." These guidelines provide regulatory agencies and water and wastewater utilities across the country with a common basis for evaluating and implementing ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, which is a key technology used in the treatment...