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Snow or Tap Water? Which is Higher Quality?
It snowed a lot in Minnesota last week. Most people look out the window and either smile or wince when they see the white fluffy stuff. I had a different reaction. "I wonder if snow would make better drinking water than Plymouth's tap water?" We often measure water...
Bottled Water – In a Can?
We thought this was kind of funny. Americans drink about 29 billion gallons of bottled water every year. If you thought bottled water was great for the environment - wait until bottled water in a can catches on!
Sediment pollution should be included in water quality assessments
The quality of surface water is best assessed using the status of both the water and underlying sediment. A recent study concluded that water bodies risk being misclassified if sediment assessment is not included, which can lead to unnecessary recovery costs.
19 Million Americans Sick from Water Each Year, Records Show
Scientific research indicates that as many as 19 million Americans may become ill each year due to just the parasites, viruses and bacteria in drinking water. Certain types of cancer — such as breast and prostate cancer — have risen over the past 30 years, and research indicates they are likely tied to pollutants like those found in drinking water.
Happy Thanksgiving!
We are thankful for our families, friends, and our customers. You make us who we are! Thanks to our employees for your tireless effort to give our clients the best! Thanks to our wonderful suppliers and your hard work to provide us with the tools we need to serve our...
NSF International Turns 65!
NSF International celebrates 65 years of research and certification. The NSF Water Treatment and Distribution Systems Program verifies drinking water treatment chemicals and drinking water system components to ensure these products do not contribute contaminants to drinking water that could cause adverse health effects.