Toxic algae? Is it treatable? Details here.
Algae are vitally important to marine and fresh-water ecosystems, and most species of algae are not harmful. However, a harmful algal bloom (HAB) can occur when certain types of microscopic algae ...
What Is The Role Of Microbes In Water Quality?
Many U.S. citizens believe that thanks to our advanced technology and enlightened public policy we can consume without risk the food and water that are readily available to most of us, as citizens ...
TERRORIST ATTACKS ON WATER SUPPLIES
The subject of terrorist attacks on water supplies is cause for concern given the numerous possible agents and methods that could be used by a terrorist organization. The key to preventing such ev...
STANDARD U.S. WATER TREATMENT TECHNIQUES IN THE 1960's
Ancient civilizations established themselves around water sources. While the importance of ample water quantity for drinking and other purposes was apparent to our ancestors, an understanding of d...
Standard U.S. water treatment techniques in the 70's & 80's.
Water treatment originally focused on improving the aesthetic qualities of drinking water. Methods to improve the taste and odor of drinking water were recorded as early as 4000 B.C. Ancient Sansk...
SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS (S.W.A.P.)
Source water protection has a simple objective: to prevent the pollution of the lakes, rivers, streams, springs, and groundwater that serve as sources of drinking water. It is part of the growing ...
STEPS FOR SELECTING THE BEST HOME WATER TREATMENT METHOD FOR YOU
If you have concerns that your drinking water is unsafe, contact your local water system officials (those who send you a water bill if you are on a public water system). Ask for the latest complete...
RAINWATER...FUTURE DRINKING WATER?
As the world population soars every major country in the world agrees that water shortages and perhaps higher prices will become a reality. One possible addition to expanding our water resources i...
TO FILTER OR PURIFY...THAT IS THE QUESTION
Water purification is the process of changing undrinkable water to drinkable (potable) water. Water is a very good solvent, it is this one fact that makes it difficult to obtain pure water without...
Useful Physical Parameters of Water Qualities
The physical parameters of water quality can be broken down into many topics such as turbidity and taste or odor. One of the best barometers of water is its actual temperature in its natural ecosys...
PHARMACEUTICALS & HORMONES IN MY WATER?
Believe it or not, commonly ingested pharmaceuticals and even human hormones are ending up in your drinking water supply. One or more OWCs(outside water cone) were found in 80% of the 139 streams ...
PESTICIDES IN YOUR DRINKING WATER. THE HEALTH EFFECTS ON HUMANS AND BEYOND.
Whether you know it or not, regulatory agencies have long agreed on the presence of and the effects of pesticides on America's drinking water sources. However, understanding the potential effects ...
PERCHLORATE REMOVAL...THE 'GREEN' WAY.
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have demonstrated a new, environmentally friendly process for treating water contaminated by perchlorate, a toxic chemical that has been found i...
Radiation levels spike in Tokyo tap water | Mar 25, 2011
Officials find radioactive material at levels more than double the recommended limit for infants; residents wonder "what's next?" TOKYO - Radiation leaking from Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear pow...
WHOSE WATER IS IT ANYWAY? NEGOTIATION OF WATER RIGHTS
Water is essential for life and livelihoods. As demands for water increase - for drinking, domestic use, irrigation, industry, and environmental conservation - areas that were once water-abundant...