Cyanobacteria and Microcystins
Recently nearly half a million people using Lake Erie for drinking water were warned not to use it. The reason for this is increasingly common in Lake Erie and other surface waters. By the time fall and late summer have rolled around, enough excess nutrients have washed into our waterways that the natural balance can be upset. […]
Kids and Drinking Water
Ew, Yuck! That is the commentary I received from my five year-old when he tasted the contents of the bedtime cup of water I brought for him. I filled it from the new state-of-the-art carbon filter I recently installed in our upstairs bathroom. We have a Kinetico reverse-osmosis drinking water system downstairs in the kitchen, […]
Reverse Osmosis system & pH of your water?
pH Scale First, it is important to understand that liquids are measured on the pH scale. A value of 7 on the scale is considered neutral (neither acidic nor basic). Values lower than 7 are considered acidic whereas values higher than 7 are considered basic or alkaline. If you would like to learn more about […]
Helping Kids Explore Water Treatment with Fab Lab
Recently I had the opportunity to participate in a rather unique project called the “Fab Lab”. The Fab Lab, short for Fabrication Laboratory, was developed by MIT’s Center for Bits & Atoms. It is basically a large van which contains high-tech production equipment to assist students with their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) projects. […]
Water Contaminant: Nitrates
Nitrate is the anionic part of a salt that commonly occurs with sodium or potassium. Traditionally it was used in the manufacture of gunpowder and munitions where it was originally extracted from urine and was then mined. Today nitrates are also employed as a source of nitrogen in inorganic fertilizers. Nitrate is limited in drinking […]
Sustainable Energy Stored in the Oceans
R&D Magazine published an article on their website on April 7th describing some very interesting work underway at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Materials Science and Technology Division. They “have recently demonstrated proof-of-concept of novel NRL technologies developed for the recovery of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2) from seawater and conversion to a […]
Steve Schimoler: Cooking with Kinetico Water—Holiday Gravy Recipe
Based on Steve’s passion for cooking, innovation and creating the best flavor in his recipes, he realizes that no ingredient is to be overlooked, including water. In 2012, Steve teamed with Kinetico to prove the notion that purified water is core to creating great-tasting dishes in his restaurant and in the home. Read more about […]
Water Contaminant: Arsenic
Arsenic is a metalloid element that has traditionally been useful in a broad range of applications due to its toxicity. Its occurrence in drinking water is undesirable for the same reason. Arsenic in groundwater is typically associated with deposits found in geologic formations. Leached into drinking water, it has been associated with a wide range […]
A Rare Agreement in the Middle East, Over Water
Over the last 20 years, we have read predictions that the next great war will be fought over water and not riches, oil or geography. Some think water scarcity all over the world will bring on conflict between nations. In my blog entitled “Water Issues’ Effect on Conflict and Civil Unrest” I discussed how water […]
Steve Schimoler: Cranberry Compote Recipe
Based on Steve’s passion for cooking, innovation and creating the best flavor in his recipes, he realizes that no ingredient is to be overlooked, including water. In 2012, Steve teamed with Kinetico to prove the notion that purified water is core to creating great-tasting dishes in his restaurant and in the home. Read more about […]
