Someone asked me today why do so many consumer water filters have silver impregnated into them. The reason is that silver affects the DNA of bacteria and viruses and stops them from reproducing. Since there will always be bacteria present in drinking water there is always a danger that they will spread and multiply. When this happens in the water we drink, we run a higher risk of getting an…
Contamination
Flint Michigan Tidbits !
I read today that the Governor of Michigan assured the people of Flint that he would “fix this”. It amazes me when people who know absolutely nothing about science take leadership roles and present themselves as experts. How can a governor fix this? Sadly, this is where the general lack of understanding of water gets people into trouble. In my estimation these local water and government workers will, in all…
Water Watch. A Matter of Life Or Death!
Water is crucial to us; Potential contamination sources grow more numerous every day and the risk to our safety and health are no longer something we can ignore. I think it would be wise for every community to work with their local utility and form a Water Consumer Awareness Board. Realize that each and every day water treatment plants are required to run quality tests and record the results into…