Here in Memphis a local company is petitioning to be allowed to inject partially treated waste-water into the Memphis Sand Aquifer (MSA), which delivers one of the best drinking waters in the world. A lot of folks are up in arms and on the surface it would seem for good reason. To most, the thought of purposely contaminating a drinking water aquifer with partially treated industrial waste-water seems too bizarre…
Memphis and Mid South Water
Water, Dead Dogs, And Our Failure To Launch!
A terrible news story hit the Memphis area this past week that involved two poor dogs that got sick and lost their lives after swimming in a pond in nearby Shelby Farms. This enrages me. Not because that water is toxic and polluted, but because people continue to be simpletons when it comes to water.
What Makes One Water Better? Memphis Aquifer Versus Youngstown Meander!
I was recently asked whether the water in my adopted hometown of Memphis, TN, or that of my birthplace, Youngstown, Ohio was better. As it turns out, both municipalities deliver safe, clean drinking water. However, there are differences that lead to a different end product, different threats to the source water, and different taste. This comparison question is a good one because these two water products are vastly different. Let’s…