The small town of Bally, Pennsylvania boasts a growing population of about 1,100. And we may attribute part of their growth over the last seven years to bottled water. As much as I hate to say it, bottled water has done this town some good. It's the only water residents of Bally have been safely able to drink since 2003, due to groundwater contamination. According to the … [Read more...] about Bally, PA Water System Contaminated for Seven Years
Queen Latifah Invests in NYC Bottled Spring Water
Queen Latifah's latest business venture just might be as worthless as deciding to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in real estate right now... Bottled water? And in New York City, no less - a city that has some of the best-tasting tap water in the country. That's right, folks. Queen Latifah has entered the bottled water business as an investor in New York Spring … [Read more...] about Queen Latifah Invests in NYC Bottled Spring Water
Moringa Tree Brings Clean Water to Developing Nations
The water treatment process in America and other developed nations uses chemicals like chlorine to rid water of bacteria and other pathogens. The end result is often similar to what you would taste if you accidentally swallowed the water in your neighbor's swimming pool (unless you choose to purchase a home water filtration system that reduces chlorine taste and odor). Sadly, … [Read more...] about Moringa Tree Brings Clean Water to Developing Nations
12 Personal & Unique Posts from Blog Action Day
When you write about water as often as we do, it can be tough to come up with interesting takes on the same old subjects, no matter how important they are. So when we heard that this year's theme for Blog Action Day was water, we struggled to come up with something truly unique to write about. In one way or another, we've written about all of the suggested post ideas for Blog … [Read more...] about 12 Personal & Unique Posts from Blog Action Day
Cause of Diabetes – Common Air Pollution Particulates & Soot
We all know how harmful soot and other particulates in the air can be to your lungs, but a new study suggests that these small particles of soot may be linked to diabetes -- even when these particles are within levels the EPA has deemed safe or acceptable. The study, published in this month's issue of Diabetes Care, showed a correlation between particulate matter in the air … [Read more...] about Cause of Diabetes – Common Air Pollution Particulates & Soot
