Don't drink the water

Can you still drink the water?

What began as a straightforward (and long overdue) move to reauthorize the Safe Drinking Water Act has become an intriguing political drama that may be much more complex considering the possible risks, potential costs, and intended benefits to consumers and taxpayers. The process began on 8 September 1993, when EPA Administrator Carol Browner, on behalf of the Clinton administration, set forth ...

Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink.

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink?

Biofilms are emerging as an increasing problem as medical technology advances. Dental practice is no exception and interest in the role of biofilms within dental units as a possible source of cross-infection is intensifying. It is difficult to quantitate the risks associated with aerosolised bacteria for the majority of patients seen in general practice. However, it seems prudent to eliminate t...

Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.

We put “nutrient” in quote because, technically, water is devoid of any nutrition. It has no carbs, proteins, or fat, and no calories. There are no vitamins or minerals, just two hydrogen atoms clinging to one oxygen atom. Yet this simple molecule is designed by our God to sustain all life and promote metabolism. Your body is comprised of 70-80% water, and 80% of people on this planet live clos...

The water footprint of biofuels: a drink or drive issue?

Ensuring inexpensive and clean water is an overriding global challenge noted as one of the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations. This challenge will likely be intensified by the increasing demand for biomass-derived fuels (i.e., biofuels) for transportation biofuel needs, because (1) large quantities of water are needed to grow the fuel crops, and (2) water pollution is exacerbate...