Emerging Drinking Water Risks
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 10/25/2019 to
Water Contaminants
As there is an increase in conducted research, new findings are becoming apparent regarding the potential for new or emerging contaminants in water posing risk to human health. No one really knows what actually lies in our drinking water.
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Country Water Education
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 7/1/2019 to
Thoughts on Water
The average Canadian citizen is not aware of the potential risks to water quality outside of city limits where little regulation and testing are conducted. This is where the role of proper water treatment equipment is crucial. In the country, you are responsible for your own water.
Water Perceptions
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 3/11/2019 to
Thoughts on Water
There are a multitude of perceptions that have been expressed by people regarding the water at their home or cottage. For some the idea that their well water is clean, clear and safe is literally passed from generation to generation.
Water - Neutral Disinterest
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 12/14/2018 to
Thoughts on Water
Water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. It is important to every living thing on earth and wherever water goes, it takes along chemicals, minerals, and nutrients it has encountered along the way.
Rainwater Systems - Old Ways Reinvented
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 10/5/2018 to
Thoughts on Water
Boil water advisories, rising water costs, declining lake levels, incidents of Blue Green Algae, Zebra Mussels, E-Coli and Coliform, adverse well water quality and dry wells have become regular occurrences throughout the province of Ontario.
Treating Water with a Floor Cleaner?
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 6/20/2018 to
Thoughts on Water
Over the years I have experienced many interesting situations with water quality and testing. This example is most definitely at the top of the list and raises serious concerns about water safety. As part of routine water testing, I showed up to take a sample.
The Water Elephant - A Public Challenge
Posted by Jeff Wahl on 7/13/2017 to
Thoughts on Water
What you flush is out of sight and mind for most people. The impact of what goes down the drain is an elephant in the room in dire need of attention. Every water source large, small, municipal or rural has come in contact with some level of contaminant.