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Whether cooling off on a hot day or staying hydrated after a workout, there is nothing better than quenching your thirst with a cool glass of water. Of course, water is not just a refreshing drink. It is also an essential part of human life and is key to boosting our physical and mental wellness. …

The Future of Desalination The future of seawater desalination is bright, with endless potential to transform the world. Desalination is a technology that can provide fresh water to many areas in the world that are suffering from drought and poor quality groundwater. The need for freshwater is increasing worldwide, and desalination is the answer to …

“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” — W.H. Auden, poet October means football season, pumpkin lattes, Halloween costumes and many other fun seasonal changes. While we’re excited for all things autumn, here at the Waterworld USA we’re welcoming this new month for another reason. In September 1991, President George Bush declared October …

A study recently published by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) showed evidence of waterborne diseases that are now formulating inside the pipes of millions of homes. Here’s a quick summary of their analysis but click here to see the full study. Biofilm, a fungi/amoeba can be a safe haven for certain microbes. …

Acne can be a big problem for some people. You probably already know that not all water is the same. Tap water in many areas throughout the United States contains very high levels of magnesium and calcium. Magnesium and calcium when exposed to the skin can cause dryness leading to an imbalance in your pH …

Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a water purification process that removes ions, particles, and unwanted molecules from your drinking water. It’s important to know what contaminants are removed and how the filtration process benefits you and your family. What does a reverse osmosis filter remove? SodiumSulfateCalciumIronMagnesiumArsenicSaltFluorideOther various herbicides, pesticides, and contaminants Removal of harmful contaminants serves …

The increase in rampant wildfires in California has become a growing concern. Each wildfire leaves an insurmountable level of destruction in its wake. As the frequency and size of these fires increase so do the loss of homes, wildlife, and human lives Another concern is the aftermath of the wildfires in relation to the public …

The Brazosport Water Authority has issued a do not use water advisory for nine Cities in Texas. The issue is that they found naegleria fowleri, which is a brain-eating amoeba in the water supply. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is working with the Brazosport Water Authority to resolve the issue. They are addressing this …

Time to talk about water softeners. We have written about reverse osmosis, its works, and the different components you typically find in a good quality RO System in past articles. We consider the water that an RO system produces the most important because it is the one that has the most significant impact on health …

All well-designed systems use the same RO Replacement filters. When it comes to filtration is all about taking the contaminates out of your water — leaving behind clean potable water that has a great taste. They come in several configurations numbering from three stages all the way to six or seven stages. The four to …

Be aware of your drinking water quality! Drinking water-associated disease outbreaks from 2013-14 caused by 42 infectious pathogens were reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in two new reports. These outbreaks led to at least 1,006 cases of illness in 17 states, some leading to hospitalizations. With an increase in outbreaks from …

Water Quality Problem Water quality, in general, has improved since the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) of 1974, which was amended and reauthorized in 1986 and 1996. However, we still have problems that can be tough for local water municipalities to tackle. By law, the EPA is required to review each standard every six years, …

News Alert: Channel 2 investigates cancer-causing chemical in Houston’s drinking water. By Debbie Strauss – Special Projects Producer , Haley Hernandez – Health Reporter Posted: 2:22 PM, November 22, 2016Updated: 11:08 AM, November 24, 2016 A cancer-causing chemical made infamous by Erin Brockovich has been found at high levels in Houston’s tap water. The chemical …

This month we will feature a rather lengthy discussion about a few categories of Organic Contaminants that are found almost everywhere in North America, with a strong focus on Synthetic Organic Compounds, where they come from and how to best remove them from drinking water. When you look at the Organic side of the contaminant …