Latest Drinking water Stories
Clean Water Systems & Stores Inc has expanded its popular Water Quality Assurrance Program to include support for water well owners who need to optimize their water treatment systems during the current drought. The drought has caused water shortages and some water tables to drop in affected areas and decreased water quality. The program provide tests water before and after existing treatment systems and includes recommendations on how to optimize water treatment systems to reduce...
Statewide website puts source-to-tap info at fingertips for residents of 492 cities & towns SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Nature Conservancy in California today unveiled a groundbreaking study and online resource that for the first time offers millions of Californians a one-stop website where they can learn the sources and levels of protections of their drinking water. The "Where Does California's Water Come From?" study is the most extensive...
Fast Phage™, 8-Hour Warning, 16-24 hour Coliphage Fecal Indicator Test for Water Lawrence, MA (PRWEB) October 10, 2012 A study published in the August 2012 Journal AWWA* showed that Charm Sciences Fast Phage test for detecting somatic and male-specific coliphage in water is equivalent to USEPA method 1601. The Fast Phage test provides results in less than 18 hours with an early 8 hour positive fluorescent warning. Inexpensive ready-to-use reagents make coliphage testing easy and...
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Water Technologies (OTC Pink: GWTR) will participate in Water Summit 2012 this week in Milwaukee, an event that draws national and international leaders on innovative approaches to sustainable water solutions. Global Water Technologies announced this summer that it is introducing a new system from Europe that uses multi-parameter sensors and software to reduce water loss in drinking water systems, where aging underground pipes...
Filterwater.com released a special report outlining the problem with much of the tap water being consumed by the public today. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 During a period where more of the public is concerned about eating healthy and natural foods, water quality has become an increasing concern. Today Filterwater.com released a special report outlining the problem with much of the tap water being consumed by the public today. The report summarizes investigative studies...
Clean Water Systems & Stores Inc, an innovative supplier of water filtration systems for water well systems, has expanded its line of water purifying systems to include flocculation and coagulation systems for small water systems. Santa Cruz, California (PRWEB) September 27, 2012 An estimated 15% of Americans, or about 45 million people, get their water from private ground water wells that are not subject to EPA regulations. Private ground water wells can provide clean, safe, potable...
SEATTLE, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At the 2012 Clinton Global Initiative, President Clinton highlighted a new partnership between World Vision and the Procter & Gamble (P&G) Children's Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program to provide clean drinking water to 2.3 million people impacted by the drought and famine in West Africa. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120926/DC82010) World Vision and other aid organizations are working on the ground to...
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...
Latest Drinking water Reference Libraries
Meltwater is water that is released from melting snow or ice. This includes meltwater from glacial ice and ice shelves over oceans. Meltwater is often produced during volcanic eruptions, and can cause dangerous lahars (landslides of wet volcanic debris). When meltwater pools on the surface rather than draining or flowing away, it forms pools known as melt ponds. Meltwater will often refreeze as the temperature drops. Meltwater can also collect or melt under the ice's surface. Sub-glacial...
