Water Safety

Types of Water Treatment
Water treatment involves the removal of contaminants present in the raw or partly treated water. Some of the effective types of water treatment are reverse osmosis (RO), ozone treatment, ultraviolet treatment and membrane technology.

Drought and Water Conservation
Understanding the severity of drought and doing your part to conserve water can really make an impact on your local water supply.

Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Water that we use has to be treated to good quality but only 1% of water consumption is used for drinking. Rain water harvesting systems can be used for other purposes such as watering plants, toilet flushing, cleaning and car washing and it can be a cheap and environment friendly solution for some water related issues in both domestic and industrial scale.

Rain Barrels - What They Do, Why You Need One, and How They Work
A great informational article that will cover all the bases of rain barrels!

What Can I Do To Save Water This Summer?
Tips and information on saving water at home and in the garden.

The Basics of Wells
Many millions of households in the United States use wells as their main source of water. Wells extract water from aquifers, which are underground layers of earth, gravel, or porous stone where ground water accumulates.

Well Water: The Hidden Problem
Well water is continually under the threat of contamination from a number of sources however, and the burden of testing the ground water is placed upon individual landowners rather than governmental agencies. As a result, pure drinking water is depleting in rural and suburban America because testing by the individual landowner is not required. This, in turn, will eventually become a considerable problem.

Save Water, Use a Rain Barrel
Rain barrels are a great way to save water, especially if you’re an avid gardener or regular car-washer. Using a rain barrel to save water not only saves you money, it also reduces the consumption of your city’s water.

Salt Water Kayaking safety Tips
Have you ever wondered what Sea Kayaking is? This article will introduce you this exciting way to spend your vacation.

Is Your Water Safe for Your Children to Drink?
Contaminants in tap water pose a serious health risk to children, whose bodies are less capable than adults to handle toxins. Lead, which is leached into tap water from pipes in the home, is considered by the EPA to be the most serious health threat to children in the US. Find out what you can do the remove the risk for your children.

Swimming In Open Water Safety Tips
Whether you are training for a triathlon or you are just wanting to stay in shape, swimming in open water breaks the monotony of the mind-numbing lengths of a swimming pool. Open water swimming is great fun, but don't ignore your safety. Here are a few tips for swimming safely in open water.

Drinking Water Safety - Why Should I Worry?
Do your need to be concerned about drinking water safety? How can I know if I should be using a water filter in my home.

Play It Safe Around Water
Swimming is great exercise and an activitiy that the whole family can enjoy. But along with all the fun should come a focus on water and swimming safety.

How Can You Keep Kids Safe Around Water?
Today's Healthy Outlook with Jennifer Foss, R.N. -- Swimming and splashing in a pool, whether it's indoors or outdoors, can burn up a lot of energy, but pool time fun can also result in accidents.