Healthy Water
Disinfectants Used In Tap Water to Make Them Safe
When you drink a glass of tap water, fill a pan for cooking, or wash your dishes, you're probably not thinking about the chemicals that come out of your faucet. Don't let the idea of chemicals scare you though, tap water needs to be cleaned. Without disinfectant, your tap water would be full of pathogens and bacteria that could make you unwell - and could even be deadly. We usually associate disinfectants such as chlorine with swimming baths, where it's used to kill off bacteria and other h...
Peruvian Glaciers Are Disappearing
Anyone who has been paying attention to global warming's continually accelerating effects is aware (or at least has heard of) glacial melting. Glaciers in Alaska are melting at an alarming rate due to the repercussions of climate change. But did you know that glacial retreat isn't just a problem for the frozen Arctic Circle? Tropical glaciers around the equator are experiencing incredibly rapid rates of retreat. Yes, there is such a thing as tropical glaciers, which are located at altitude...
How Climate Change is Affecting Water's Acid Level
Several environmental factors affect our oceans. The most significant, climate change and ocean acidification, go hand in hand. Since oceans cover roughly 70% of the Earth's surface, these two factors play a huge role in global climate changes. Acidity levels in the ocean have been rising over the last few centuries. Due to these changes, marine ecosystems are being negatively affected and put at risk. If left unchecked, this will affect human food sources and continue to increase global w...
Why Florida's Coral Reefs are Dying?
All over the world, oceans are heating up, killing coral. Things like heat-induced bleaching are major reasons coral reef has not only stopped growing but has started to erode. The third-largest reef appears to be disappearing more by the day because of stressors in the environment (more on this later). What Are Coral Reefs Exactly? Large underwater structures made of coral are called coral reefs. Healthy coral reef systems are some of the most valuable structures in the world. They provide...
Looking Into the Future: Will the Earth Run Out of Water One Day?
We are constantly being told to save water. There have been many warnings from both science and the media suggesting that one day in the near future, we may indeed run out of H2O. It's expected that two-thirds of the population of the world will face water shortages by 2025. The thought that people across the globe will eventually go thirsty is frightening, especially since this is a real possibility. After all, the population on Earth is continuously increasing, therefore requiring more fr...
Why Every Home Should Have a Water Filter?
Did you know that humans are made up of approximately 60% water? If our makeup shows us anything, it's that H20 is vital to our day-to-day health and wellbeing. After all, we need to drink at least 8 glasses of water today to function and stay alive. As well as being something we drink to stay alive, all of us use water for cooking and bathing. It's an essential component in our nutrition and hygiene. Our water should be clean and free of nasty chemicals. However, not every town has water wi...
What's in My Tap Water?
Most people in the United States have access to tap water in their homes and public places such as restaurants and cafes. But, what is in the stuff we drink every day? What is its source? Are the treatments effective? And, is it safe to drink? In this article, we'll be taking an in-depth look at the quality and content of drinking water in the United States, investigating its sources, filtration processes, and how it measures up to bottled or filtered options. Read on to find out more about ...
How Staying Hydrated Helps Your Immune System
Do you worry about whether you're getting enough water? It seems every fitness aficionado, beauty expert, and self-care guru can't emphasize enough the importance of staying hydrated. But because of how busy our lives are, it's easy to lose track of how much water you're (not) drinking. You probably know that drinking more water could benefit your life - but do you know how? Let's go over how making sure to get adequate fluids helps your body, and specifically, your immune system. The Ben...
Bottled Water vs Tap Water
Water is eternal. As long as there has been the earth, there has been water. Similarly, the debate over bottled water vs tap water seems to have lasted an eternity. We have all got stuck into this debate at some point with friends and family members. One way or another, it is a conversation that rarely finds a satisfying resolution. Environmental change and increased water scarcity are focusing minds more and more on this question: Should we drink bottled water or tap water? While many peopl...
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Living in the 21st century, there is an abundance of different types of water you can choose from. From bottle, to tap, to filtered, to sparkling… the list goes on. So, how do we know which one to choose from? And why are we paying heaps of money to drink something that our body actively needs? From ads that convince you to pay over the top prices for 'premium' water because it's “better for you”, to the word 'natural' swaying you into to buying bulks of bottled water, don't forget that your ...
Chlorine in your Water
A necessary evil? All municipal water treatment facilities use chlorine in some form or another—that is a given—because it is such an effective way to kill bacteria. However, even if you use well water, there’s still a chance that chlorine is a component. All sorts of things can get into your water supply which is why some things should not be downhill of other things, and minimum distances should be maintained. Chlorine is pretty accommodating though; when it is present in large amounts ...
Running Afoul of Clean Water
What is that smell? Okay, okay, maybe it’s not quite as bad as we all imagined when the heroes ended up in a garbage masher aboard the Imperial Death Star, while rescuing the princess. However, it is hard to argue that any sort of odor is acceptable when we’re in the shower. Water is supposed to be pristine and pure; it’s supposed to make us feel like we’re removing everything that has accumulated, not adding another layer. Where do odors come from? There are innumerable possibilities for t...
