Kinetico, a Pioneer in Hydrokinetics?
There was a very interesting article written by Mark Crawford in Mechanical Engineering recently titled “Waves, Currents & Electrical Potential.” In it he discusses the “relatively young” field of hydrokinetics, and covers its huge potential. The term hydrokinetics covers everything involving moving water, so it includes waves, ocean currents, flowing rivers and streams. He states […]
Using Our Oceans to Produce Drinking Water
Learning to SCUBA dive at an early age in the chilly Gulf of Maine gave me exciting views of an incredible hidden world. This led to other adventures exploring the salty world beneath the waves, researching whales, coral reefs and fisheries. On one of these occasions I spent about six months on a tall ship, […]
Do products such as magnets, electric fields or high frequency energy really work to remove hardness from water?
Being a consumer today is a challenging task. We are bombarded with all sorts of product information in the media, on the web, etc. How can we make an educated decision on which product to buy or which technology to choose when there is so much conflicting information? If we look through many of the […]
What goes in must come out—what I’ve learned about my septic and aeration systems
In one of my previous blogs, I talked about currently owning a home in a semi-rural area after living in the suburbs for most of my life. I had always had city water and sewers and never gave a thought about where all the water (and other stuff) went after I used it. Since the […]
My skin is dry—is my water softener working properly?
There are many benefits to owning a water softener. Cleaning is made easier not having to scrub iron stains and soap scum build-up (not to mention no need for harsh chemicals), water using appliances last longer and are more efficient and clothes, towels and sheets last longer. Another benefit of soft water that people enjoy […]
In cold water – why did my water heater fail?
Friday morning as I was about to step into the shower, my wife informed me that the water did not seem to be as hot as it should be. During my shower, I concurred. So before heading off to work I made a quick trip down to the basement just to make sure the circuit […]
A water softener takes care of hard water but can it treat iron too?
In an earlier blog I wrote about the problems associated with hard water. If you’ll recall, hardness is made up of mostly calcium and magnesium and causes scale build up on fixtures, plumbing and appliances. It also leaves behind a sticky residue on skin and hair. It is important to keep in mind that although […]
Non-profit, Drink Local. Drink Tap., brings safe drinking water to a rural Ugandan orphan school
Erin Huber is the founder and executive director of Drink Local. Drink Tap.©, a non-profit organization focused on creatively reconnecting people to local water. She inspires people to become better stewards of water through education and awareness in the west and she designs and implements sustainable water projects in the east (Africa). Huber’s passion for […]
What is pH?
What a funny word, pH. Actually, it’s not a word at all but an abbreviation. Most of us kind of know what it is. We learned about it in school, and then quickly forgot. But, if you have a fish tank or a garden you know that it is important and something that you have […]
Hydrogen Sulfide in Well Water
“My water smells like rotten eggs.” This is a very common complaint from many homeowners but one that may be easily explained. Hydrogen sulfide, a compound that is widely known for its distinct rotten egg or sulfur odor could be the culprit. This colorless, flammable gas occurs naturally in gases from swamps and stagnant pools […]
