Finding Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water – New Method
Razi Berry Most consumers of drinking water in the United States know that chemicals are used in the treatment processes to ensure the water is safe to drink. But they might not know that the use of some of these chemicals, such as chlorine, can also lead to the formation of unregulated toxic byproducts. Johns […]
Preventing and Removing SARS-CoV-19 From Water Supplies
Razi Berry Scientists know that coronaviruses, including the SARS-CoV-19 virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, can remain infectious for days — or even longer — in sewage and drinking water. Scientists know that coronaviruses can remain infectious for days — or even longer — in sewage and drinking water Two researchers, Haizhou Liu, an associate […]
New Toxins Found as Byproduct for Drinking Water Chlorination
Razi Berry Mixing drinking water with chlorine, the United States’ most common method of disinfecting drinking water, creates previously unidentified toxic byproducts, says Carsten Prasse from Johns Hopkins University and his collaborators from the University of California, Berkeley and Switzerland. The researchers’ findings were published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. ‘Process of killing […]
Microplastic Affecting Ocean Also Found in Groundwater
Razi Berry Infestation of Microplastic contamination Microplastics contaminate the world’s surface waters, yet scientists have only just begun to explore their presence in groundwater systems. A new study is the first to report microplastics in fractured limestone aquifers – a groundwater source that accounts for 25 percent of the global drinking water supply. Microplastic fibers identified in […]
7 Green Beauty Tips You Must Know About!
Vaileria Dennis If you are interested in taking really good care of your skin, there are a couple of things that you need to know. First and foremost, our skin is subjected to daily aggression, coming from a wide range of factors (pollution, traffic, sun exposure). Moreover, both nutrition and genetic predisposition contribute to the […]