If your water smells and tastes like metal or if you find yourself constantly scrubbing that unsightly scum that forms around the interior of your bathtub, then chances are you are suffering from a hard water problem. Water hardness results from the presence of dissolved calcium and magnesium deposits in natural water. Hard water buildup is responsible for most scale formation … [Read more...] about There Is Hope for Your Hard Water Problems
Can Water Quality Really Ruin a Good Cup of Tea?
Tea connoisseurs know that next to superior grown tea, you cannot enjoy the true essence and bouquet of a fine cup of tea without good quality water. The water must be free of waterborne minerals and contaminants to brew a good cup of tea. Water must contain the presence of a sufficient amount of oxygen to enhance the natural flavor of your tea. If the water tastes good alone, … [Read more...] about Can Water Quality Really Ruin a Good Cup of Tea?
Pura Bottle-Free Cooler: A New Generation of Water Cooler Conversations
One of the most common forms of social networking that used to be all the rage in offices everywhere was meeting at the water cooler to catch up on the latest office gossip and rumors. Gathering near the company water dispenser that housed a huge upside down water bottle, while holding one of those little cone-shaped paper cups, was indeed a Kodak moment. The days of … [Read more...] about Pura Bottle-Free Cooler: A New Generation of Water Cooler Conversations
U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Announces 2011 Winner
We wanted to do a follow-up on a previous post we did in June, Stockholm Junior Water Prize: A Different Class of Science Competition. The Stockholm Junior Water Prize taps into the unlimited potential of today’s high school students, as they seek to address current and future water challenges. We were impressed by the detailed structure and purpose of this competition and tip … [Read more...] about U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Announces 2011 Winner
Cool Benefits of Clean Air Filters During the Heatwave
Do you feel like jumping in a pool of ice water just to cool off from this scorching heat? But then again, what chance does the ice stand before it quickly becomes lukewarm water? It’s not just sweat that we have to be concerned about or how uncomfortable the heat makes us feel, but the health risks that result from the intensity of how hot it is outdoors. As we watch … [Read more...] about Cool Benefits of Clean Air Filters During the Heatwave
