During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina the water was extremely dangerous. It was so dangerous in fact, that you weren't even supposed to touch it. Serious water contamination is one of the main problems during a disaster, so how do you treat the water? Here's a link to the American Red Cross … [Read more...]
Interesting NYT Video
“Magic” Water
There is an interesting human condition that drives us to look for the “magic” bullet that’s going to make everything all better. We seek that special pill or a drink of a special kind of water that will miraculously get rid of our problems. It’s the eternal search for the fountain of youth. This … [Read more...]
Is “safe” safe or is “safe” not safe?
How many times have we all heard the government say that our drinking water is safe to drink? The thing is that when they say that the water is safe, they’re not really saying that it’s safe! Confused? You should be. When local governments in the USA say that their water is safe they aren’t using … [Read more...]
The Trust We have Earned
With the “flattening” of the world it sometimes seems that business is more and more about getting a sale at any cost. It seems to be about how many transactions you can make of ever cheaper stuff that doesn’t last more than a couple years. Many businesses don’t seem to have a soul anymore. We have … [Read more...]
Children & Purity
While it’s important for people of all ages to avoid chemicals, it’s especially important for infants and children. Many harmful chemicals have been found in tap water across the country. According to a report published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “the contaminants in drinking … [Read more...]
A look at "cides"
You’ve heard about pesticides, herbicides and insecticides but what are these chemicals and can they affect your family’s health? Here are some quick facts… For the most part this group of chemicals is made from petroleum. While humans have called earth home for over 200,000 years, these “new” … [Read more...]
A Fresh Cup of Tea
There are only two components to a great cup of tea. The tea leaf and the water you steep it in. For years I’ve been a tea fanatic, and for just as long I’ve been studying the impact of water on the flavor of a great cup of tea. Over the years I’ve traveled the world. I’ve spent a lot of time in … [Read more...]
