Important water filtration system Information


The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that more than 1 million people die of diarrhea because of unsafe water or inadequate hygiene or sanitation. Most of these deaths occur in third world countries where millions of people depend on inadequate water filtration systems. Contrast this with the U.S.A. where water treatment plants serve less people but you still hear reports about questionable drinking water. As a preventive measure many people are looking for an alternative source of water for drinking and other essentials. Many use bottled water but this is an expensive option and may not always solve the problem. Other people are using a water filtration system to filter out toxins, drugs, and other harmful contaminants some experts allege can be found in our water supply. It is difficult to say whether these allegations are right, but imagine the impact on your health if they are. Manufacturers and other processors dump industrial waste into streams, rivers, and lakes long before someone notices and takes action. It is often too late to save fish and other sea creatures from the toxicity that straddles the waterways. People eat the same fish and drink the same water that may or may not pass through drinking water purification systems



City Gives $1.6 Million To Stop Zebra Mussels (KAKE Wichita)

The Wichita City Council approves a plan to stop zebra mussels from clogging up the city's water piping.

Ophir ready to embark on nearly $1 million water project (Telluride Daily Planet)

The tiny town of Ophir, which was settled by miners and saved by back-to-nature, self-sufficient types, has historically been hesitant to adopt new services.

New chemical worries McKerrow resident (The Sudbury Star)

MCKERROW — A McKerrow resident is worried about a chemical that has appeared in his drinking water - and it's not benzyne. Tetrachloroethylene is an organic solvent used in industrial and commercial applications such as dry cleaning, and as an automotive break cleaner.[...]

Safe water (The Norwood Post)

The days of receiving drinking water safety violation notices from the Norwood Water Commission will soon be over. On March 3, the commission will switch to a new water treatment method.

Aqua Life delivers water (Douglas Dispatch)

Local purified water delivery is again available in Douglas with the opening of Aqua Life in the old Cochise Refrigeration facility at 439 G Avenue.

Jakarta's Water Skyscraper (GreenMuze)

The stunning Water Purification Skyscraper in Jakarta, created by Indonesian designers Rezza Rahdian, Erwin Setiawan, Ayu Diah Shanti and Leonardus Chrisnantyo, recently placed second in eVolo’s 2010 Skyscraper Competition . Read more...

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Puronics' Outstanding Water Conditioner Technology in the Competitive Water Treatment Market (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Based on its recent analysis of the water treatment market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Puronics, Incorporated with the 2010 U.S. Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation.

Duoyuan Global Water Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Duoyuan Global Water Inc. , a leading China-based domestic water treatment equipment supplier, today announced unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009.

GE filters mine water for reuse (UPI)

SCHENECTADY, N.Y., March 5 (UPI) -- General Electric announced its new filtration membranes and water treatment technology would reduce the freshwater demand at a Virginia coal mine.

Water filtration plant under budget (Sentinel & Enterprise)

LEOMINSTER -- It is too early to tell whether water rates will be reduced as a major filtration plant is coming in more than $3 million under its estimated costs, because the plant is just part of several water projects facing Leominster, officials