Up to 77 million Bangladeshis have been exposed to toxic levels of arsenic from contaminated drinking water, and even low-level exposure to the poison is not risk-free, The Lancet medical journal reported. (more…)
A team of scientists found that 70 per cent of popular bottled water brands available in shops had high levels of bacteria. (more…)
When the Babson drinking water treatment plant reopens this summer after months of state-mandated emergency repair work, it will employ a new chemical disinfectant system intended to prevent a repeat of last year’s bacteria crisis. (more…)
The failure of the government to provide essential goods and services to its citizens often presents a business opportunity. (more…)
A report issued in connection with the 25th anniversary of the Bhopal, India, chemical disaster says the area’s drinking water remains toxic. (more…)
The government of Bangladesh has reaffirmed its goal to make the country’s drinking water arsenic-free by 2013. (more…)
Less than a week before the Bush administration leaves office, US environmental regulators are issuing a controversial health advisory on drinking water contaminated with a toxic chemical used to make Teflon and other non-stick coatings. (more…)
Here’s refreshing news: You can drink to saving money and the environment–with a glass of tap water. (more…)
Kudos to city councillors Steve Garrison and Rob Matheson for proposing that Kingston move toward reducing or banning the use and sale of bottled water in Kingston’s publicly owned facilities. (more…)