Water quality is a critical concern for households across the UK, especially when it comes to harmful contaminants like arsenic. Many people may not be aware that arsenic can leach into drinking water, posing serious health risks. In this guide, we will explore what arsenic is, how it gets into water supplies, and most importantly, how you can remove it to ensure the water you drink is safe and clean.

Fluoride in water has been a topic of debate for years, with some people swearing by its benefits for dental health and others concerned about its potential risks. If you’re a resident of the UK and are wondering how to remove fluoride from your drinking water, you’re not alone. In this article, we will explore why fluoride is added to tap water, the potential concerns surrounding it, and the best methods to effectively remove fluoride from your water.

It is of great importance to have good methods for handling crises and responding to emergencies. In case like hurricane, having access to clean drinking water is still very important, since contaminated water can make things harder for first responders. Since most of the infrastructure has been destroyed, having clean water on the ground can help protect against water-borne diseases and provide a vital lifeline for communities and groups that have been affected.

Thames Water has received a fine of £3.3 million due to its actions of releasing undiluted sewage into rivers near Gatwick Airport in 2017. This reckless incident resulted in the death of over 1,000 fish and caused the water to turn black.

Humans cannot survive without water. For a long time, lead-contaminated water has been known to impact human health adversely. Unfortunately, this contaminant is a leading cause of the water crisis in the United States.

Before supplying water to households, water utilities test drinking water for lead. And if the lead level exceeds 15 parts per billion (ppb) in over 10% of homes with the supplied water, necessary action is taken to reduce the presence of the contaminant.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a type of bacterium that can cause deadly disease has been found in contaminated soil and water in the United States for the very first time.

The bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei, can cause melioidosis in humans and other animals. Every year, there are a few cases are discovered in America, usually among people who had international trips. The disease has been proven fatal in half of the cases around the world.

We need safe and clean water to stay healthy and fit. But there is a barrier to meeting this need, and this is the presence of contaminants in the water in our households. Whether it is drinking water or water used for other domestic and agricultural purposes, chances are contaminants like nitrate will be present.

Over 50% of the United States population depends on groundwater for drinking water. Groundwater is also one of our most important sources of water for irrigation. In other parts of the world, such as countries in Africa and Asia, groundwater provides drinking water for an even greater percentage of people. Unfortunately, groundwater is susceptible to pollutants.

Experts say water is essential to life, coming second to oxygen. Because all body cells use water, surviving more than a few days without water is impossible. Water carries oxygen and wastes to and from several organs while traveling through the human body.

Ozone is also known as trioxygen and its chemical formula is with O3. It consists of three oxygen atoms.

Water usually contains a low iron content, usually below 1 mg/L. The first signs of exceedingly high iron content in water include a peculiar smell, red color on the surface, and turbidity. In the case of underground water without oxygen, you may not observe color or cloudiness, even if the iron content is just a few milligrams per liter.

As a metal element that exists widely in nature, copper is also one of the earliest metals used by human beings. The applications of copper can be seen in many places.

If the data from the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau is anything to go by, then Wisconsin is in line to be a beneficiary of US$347 million as clean water funding, and a separate US$522 million as safe drinking water revolving loans. All of these are expected to happen within the next five years.

Water is one thing that we drink every day, but have you ever thought that the water we drink may affect our health?

Tonga’s capital is sixty-five kilometers (40 miles) to the south of the eruption. Because of the volcano, much of this Pacific island nation is blanketed in ash and in the midst of a total shutdown of electricity, internet services, and telephone communications. Currently, the extent of casualties or damage is unknown

We drink water every day, but have you ever noticed that the water we drink sometimes tastes different. Some water tastes sweet, but some water tastes astringent and even difficult to swallow. The quality of water can affect the water taste, therefore, hinders the overall intake of water.

These kinds of extreme weather are unpredictable, with hurricane formation depending on several factors such as sustained wind. Wind shear, water temperature, and other factors come into play, as they are monitored closely by experts. During the year, these weather experts attempt to predict the occurrence of hurricanes and tropical storms, in an effort to warn citizens and prevent damage.

In order to ensure optimal health, our bodies need water to function well through consumption of sufficient amounts of water. It is recommended for men to drink 15 ½ cups of water on average per day, whereas women should drink 11 ½ cups. This enables your organs to operate well, in the removal of toxins, and more. However, for most people, tap water isn’t enough to replace lost electrolytes and keep your body hydrated. Let’s explore what aspects would make tap water unfavorable for consumption, and how it may be improved.

From 2011 to 2015, the city of Flint filed bankruptcy liquidation (receivership). Governor Rick Snyder assigned different emergency managers to take over Flint's municipality. One of the job duties of the emergency officer is to reduce government expenditures and save the government from the financial crisis.

The Wolf Administration was able to receive preliminary approval of a proposed drinking water regulation that would set limits for two highly toxic chemicals. The Environmental Quality Board approved the rule at 14 parts per trillion, and 18 ppm respectively in submissions from state agencies over this summer.

According to the World Health Organization, lead is one of just over 13 harmful factors children face. This heavy metal element is a known neurotoxin, posing no known physiological effects on the body. A few of the issues caused by consumption of high levels of lead include:

Since then, a second main water break occurred. Unfortunately, once an event of this magnitude takes place, it’s often difficult to maintain consumer confidence, especially in regard to water quality. If you are one of the consumers currently worried about the safety of your tap water, read on to understand whether or not you could be affected well after the break.

The human body contains many essential trace elements, and fluoride is one of them. Depending on the dose, fluoride can have physiological effects on the body. However, it causes poisoning when present in high amounts. Unfortunately, we have seen several cases of endemic fluoride poisoning, which attacks the teeth and bones. Symptoms include the development of teeth plaque and impairing of visual organs, skin, endocrine, digestion, central nerve, cardiovascular system, and other vital organs and systems of the body.

Instinctively, children put toys, fingers, and other objects in their mouths, thus, putting them in danger of contacting lead paint or dust.

You will agree that life without electricity will never be the same. But the truth is the more we cannot do without electricity, the more vulnerable we are to problems that come with blackouts, including water scarcity.

Although half the year has gone by in 2021, it is still unbelievable for most people. The events around the world are so surreal, and it looks like the doomsday movie is happening in the real world. From the volcanic eruptions in the Philippines to influenza B in the United States and blizzards in Canada, it all looked like the earth unleashed its hell mode. Other situations like rare storms in Brazil, fire disasters in Australia, and coronavirus worldwide were also happening concurrently.

When the mercury content is excessive throughout the human body, although the harm may not be obvious, it can affect major parts of the body. Intelligence is lowered, even in a fetus, or subsequent children in affected adults. Pregnant women should take extreme care to reduce overall mercury intake, which is why they should monitor their water and food sources more carefully than others. When the risk involves other individuals, who cannot speak for themselves, it is a serious consideration.

There are three categories of drinking water contaminants, including physical, chemical, and biological.

People who are yet to complete their COVID-19 vaccination are at a higher risk of the new Delta variant. Areas like Alabama, Arkansas, West Virginia, Missouri, and other cities in the Southern and Appalachian states have relatively low vaccination rates. They are more likely to be hit with the new wave. It is important to note that some of these states have lifted restrictions because the rates of cases are lower, while others are battling with increasing numbers of cases.

Considering all of these factors, it is important to know how to stay protected in the face of these disasters. It may take several years to recover from a disaster that lasted for a few minutes. From major infrastructural damages to extensive clean-up works, there is always a lot to do.

As your shower continues to be used, the walls typically remain wet for some length of time, leading to possible mold growth. When it isn't cleaned on a regular basis, you will be exposing yourself to unsafe bathing conditions. Your pool is no exception. Bromine, chlorine, and other types of chemicals are what maintain clean pool water. Essentially, they also keep the floor and walls of your pool clean to a degree. When proper maintenance is not completed, algae growth may begin to take hold and become a problem. Just as chemicals are incapable of scooping leaves out of pool water, it is unable to keep the pool's walls and floor clean. Excess chemicals do not take the place of a thorough pool cleaning.

However, several other issues need to be resolved. Let’s take a look at some of them;

EPA has strictly regulated the amount of added chemicals. Below that limit, the benefits of using chemical disinfectant outweighs their potential risks. Despite this, we can't ignore the so called "insignificant" potential risks.

When a home relies on well water for its household water supply, it means they get their drinking, bathing, cleaning water or any other water requirement from the private well on their property. Wells are built by drilling into the ground and accessing an underground aquifer. That water is then pumped into the house. If you are still undecided on adopting well water as the main water source for you and your family, read on to learn about the pros and cons of well water.

The Flint water crisis started in 2014 that exposed the citizen's health with tap water contaminated by brain-damaging lead did shock the public.

TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids and represents the total concentration of dissolved substances in water. TDS is the term used to describe the inorganic salts and small amounts of organic matter present in solution in water. The primary components of TDS are usually calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium cations and carbonate, hydrogencarbonate, chloride, sulfate, and nitrate anions.

If you read the news a lot, you must have ever come across reports of PFAS(per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals found in wells, rivers, landfills, or groundwater somewhere in the US or elsewhere in other countries.

Reports of bad smells in water across the Huston area to the local water agency increased after the boil advisory was lifted on Feb, 20th.

The recent sudden power outage in Texas left everyone worried. Homes and businesses were left stranded after a deadly blast of winter left the electrical grid dead. Millions of Texans had to deal with the harsh weather, but this was only half of the problem. The other half is the absence of clean water due to the power outage. 

The name “hexavalent chromium” gained the prominence in the Erin Brockovich’s lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric Co., which alerted the public about this cancer-causing chemical. The utility company was found liable for dumping this type of chemical into the groundwater of Hinkley, CA.

Wildfire leads to water contamination in California. Learn how to remove benzene and other toxic chemicals in the local water supply after wildfires.