Water treatment
Solar Disinfection Purifies High-Altitude Water
The University of Colorado researchers found that solar water disinfection (SODIS) was a viable way to purify contaminated water at…
Israeli Firm Develops Solar Water Purifier
An Israeli company, Alumor, has developed a solar-powered ultraviolet-based water purification system called H2O: Ready. According to the company, the…
Energy-Free Water from the Air 24/7
Water from the air? It is now possible. Researchers at ETH Zurich (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich) have developed a new…
Efficient Filtration Removes Microplastics
South Korean researchers have developed an efficient water filtration system that can remove microplastics from water. The team at Daegu…
“All-Natural” Is Not Natural!
Did Coca-Cola know that its juice exceeded PFAS levels hundreds of times? A class-action lawsuit has been filed in the…
Unforeseen Consequences: Canned Water
Do you know that drinking canned water can actually increase your carbon footprint? Many companies in the food industry have…
Factors Affecting Individual Water Needs
Maintaining proper hydration is essential for good health and well-being, as water is a fundamental component of human life. The…
Rethinking Daily Water Intake Guidelines
Water is crucial for human life and maintaining proper hydration is essential for overall health and well-being. The amount of…
A Filtered Showerhead: Dud or Game-Changer?
The use of filtered showerheads is becoming increasingly popular among consumers who are concerned about the quality of water they…
PFAS: Are “Forever Chemicals” Really Forever?
"Forever chemicals", also known as PFAS, are long-chain compounds that do not break down in the environment. Chronic exposure to…