In 2000, the United Nations set some goals called Millennium Development Goals (MDG). One of those goals was to halve the proportion of people who have no access to safe drinking water by 2015. That …
Sonaar Luthra – the Water Canary
Testing water for contaminants and disease can take time, sometimes several days. People need to drink water in the meantime. Enter Sonaar Luthra, a quick test to determine if water is fit to …
Missouri Drinking Water Systems Fail to Test
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a list of 23 water systems that chronically fail to perform required bacteriological testing. The water systems listed have had at least …
Continue Reading about Missouri Drinking Water Systems Fail to Test →
The Hazards of Bottled Water and What You Can Do
If you're a regular reader here, you know that we are not fans of bottled water. This infographic sums up several the major issues with bottled water, and we've got some tips to help you kick the …
Continue Reading about The Hazards of Bottled Water and What You Can Do →
Spotted: Water Bottle Refill Station
This water bottle refill station might seem sort of silly, but when you're out and about all day and trying to avoid bottled water, it can really make your day! Filling your bottle at a regular water …
Continue Reading about Spotted: Water Bottle Refill Station →
Removing Arsenic from Drinking Water with Trash
In a nice example of upcycling, chemists at Monmouth University have developed a method for removing arsenic from drinking water with discarded plastic bottles. Arsenic can enter drinking water from …
Continue Reading about Removing Arsenic from Drinking Water with Trash →