Raw water is — simply put — natural, untreated water, typically found in wells, rainwater catchments, rivers, and lakes. Being completely untreated, there is no removal of minerals, particles, bacteria or parasites. It is generally accepted that raw water meets …
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World Water Day 2018: ‘Nature for Water’
March 22nd marked the 25th annual UN World Water Day. The purpose of WWD is to focus attention on the importance of ensuring that the world has an ample supply of clean water. The theme of the 2018 World Water …
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The Dead Sea—A Natural Wonder of the World
Here’s a riddle for you: A man who could not swim fell off a boat in the middle of the sea without a life preserver. No one noticed him missing for 30 minutes. They found him and saved him. …
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A Smarter World: Smart Water Meter Sales Continue to Rise Worldwide
Last May we ran a blog describing how the sales of smart water meters are on the rise and that the increase in sales is predicted to continue for the next five years. Almost a year later, we decided to …
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Gray Water: What is it and is reusing it practical?
The world is rightfully worried about the sustainability of its fresh water supply. One of the methods sometimes proposed of conserving this resource is the recycling of what is known as gray water. What is Gray Water? Gray water is …
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Where Have all the Glaciers Gone?
With the new year upon us, it is time that we take a long honest look at global warming, our disappearing glaciers, how it affects our water and what we can do to address this crisis. Glaciers are found on …
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Toxic Ash—A Disaster for Our Water Sources
There is an old saying, “You can’t fight Mother Nature.” This saying is especially true when it comes to natural disasters, such as volcanic eruptions and wildfires, which are two of the three main sources of toxic ash. The third …
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Bottled Water—Why is it so Expensive?
We know that bottled water is much more expensive than tap water. But is it better for us than what comes out of the spout? Today we ask the questions: why bottled water is so expensive, and is it worth …
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Winning Product Design
The Arad Group is proud to announce that Sonata, our Ultrasonic Residential Water Meter, has won the esteemed German Design Award for Excellent Product Design for 2018. This is after winning the prestigious 2016 International Forum Design, GmbH award for …
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Water Quality Control: The High Cost of Keeping Our Water Clean
We don’t think twice about making a cup of coffee, watering our garden, or swimming in a nearby lake; but a lot of time, energy and money goes into making sure that the water we use or encounter during these …
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