Roughly two thirds of the world’s fresh water usage is dedicated to agriculture, including irrigation, livestock and aquaculture. Approximately another 10% of water usage is for municipal purposes, including both domestic and public use. Pretty much the rest of the …
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Transporting Water—An Ancient Problem With Modern Solutions
Since the beginning of time humans have spent a tremendous amount of time and energy transporting water. From fetching a pail of water to moving tons of water by blimp, we are still looking for ways to transport small—and large—quantities …
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Raw Water—The Latest Health Trend
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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