Tag Archives: water purification

Tensions rise at Fukushima; Nebraska braces for possible nuclear accident.

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Hilary

Events at Fukushima continue to be tenuous. Workers are desperately trying to inject decontaminated water into the reactors in an attempt to cool the reactor cores. But the process was suspended today after only 90 minutes, due to pipe leakage. … Continue reading →

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“Super Sand”: An innovation in water purification

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Hilary

Humans have been using ordinary sand since ancient times as a way to remove contaminants from water. But now researchers from Rice University in Texas have developed a more efficient and effective “super sand” through a simple process that coats … Continue reading →

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Katadyn Pockets in stock soon and on sale! Combis marked down.

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Hilary

Stop by our Grand Opening Sale at our new Highwater Filters storefront and get 20% Off the entire store! Pockets marked down to $279.96! Update June 16. 8:30 pm pst: I am disappointed to say that the order due today … Continue reading →

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Bottled Water Prices Rising

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Hilary

Nestles Waters North America increased bottled water prices by nearly 10% last month in response to soaring plastic costs. It’s the first price increase in almost a decade. It’s no surprise that plastic, made from petroleum, is rising in cost. … Continue reading →

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Should Lithium be Added to Drinking Water to Prevent Suicide?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Hilary

  This idea seems crazy to me, but studies have shown that drinking water with trace amounts of lithium has been linked to lower rates of suicide. A recent study conducted at the University of Vienna in Austria, compared suicide … Continue reading →

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