Dealing with Michigan Water Quality Issues
One of the most attractive aspects of Michigan is the five Great Lakes and its abundant interior waterways. While freshwater is plentiful in our area, environmental issues constantly threaten its health. Read on to learn of some recent examples. The Flint Water Crisis The water crisis that began in Flint, Michigan, in 2014 reminds us… Read more
Toxic Chemicals Taint Metro Detroit Drinking Water
Flint and Benton Harbor have become notorious for their toxic drinking water, but they aren’t the only Michigan communities with bad water. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), millions of people throughout Metro Detroit are innocently consuming contaminated tap water with toxins linked to cancer, brain damage, liver disease, reproductive issues, nervous system problems,… Read more
Contaminated Water Detected by Smartphone Screens
Billions of smartphones and tablets worldwide could be used to sense toxins in water and soil by way of the touchscreen technology used in everyday practice without any modifications. The report was published in the journal Sensors and Actuators B. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have successfully shown how a regular touchscreen can identify… Read more
PFAS Will Soon Be Regulated by EPA
Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are commonly known as “forever chemicals” due to their inability to break down naturally through time. These toxic chemicals have been found in water supplies in communities statewide. It is in the blood of 99.9 percent of all inhabitants on Earth. Until now, there have not been any stringent standards… Read more
Yale Study Finds Lower Birth Weight in Flint Children Following Water Crisis
The Yale School of Public Health found that babies born to mothers who were exposed to contaminated water from the Flint River had lower birth weights, according to research published in the Journal of Population Economics. Flint officials switched the drinking water to the Flint River in April 2014 in an effort to save money.… Read more
Drinking Water Shouldn’t Reek of Chlorine
When appropriately applied, chlorine added to drinking water should not result in any type of odor reminiscent of a pool party. When chlorine can be smelled in water, there are exceedingly high levels of toxic chemical compounds reacting together. Typically, drinking water comes from natural sources such as lakes, rivers, and streams. It can also… Read more
Michigan Creates Drinking Water Panel
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently created a Corrosion Control Advisory Panel aimed at drinking water remediation. EGLE also implemented new standards earlier in the year, including the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), which helps detect lead in drinking water. There are seven drinking water professionals on the Corrosion Control… Read more
Ozone Proves to be Useful to Disinfect Water
The standards of water disinfection are currently chlorine and ultraviolet light when pertaining to city water. A project called MIKROOZON backed by Schleswig-Holstein, CONDIAS, and the European Union aims to create a tiny ozone generator for people to use in water dispensers or appliances such as fridges or dishwashers. There are several advantages when it… Read more
Signs of Dehydration
Water is an essential aspect of our lives; we drink, bathe, cleanse, and use water daily. The chemistry of life is based on water; over 60 percent of the human body is made up of water. In the human body, water is necessary for vital functions, including: Manufacturing hormones Creating saliva Keeping mucus membranes moist… Read more
Distrust of Tap Water Results
Throughout the United States, an increasing number of Americans show signs of distrust in tap water. About 60 million did not drink their tap water in 2018, according to a study published by Pennsylvania State University researchers. This marked a 40 percent increase when compared to 2014. The drinking water crisis that emerged in Flint… Read more