Ozone water treatment has many applications including sewage treatment, supplying treated water for nuclear power plants, aquaculture and the food industry. Europe has been using ozone water treatment on a large scale for decades and the practice...
Used for purifying water since the late 1800s, ozone is effective for both destroying microbes and removing contaminants. Ozone, an unstable, pure form of oxygen, reacts rapidly with other molecules and treats water within minutes. According to...
Perhaps you are on a private well system. Maybe you may have concerns about your water quality or have an existing issue. Regardless, a residential ozone water treatment system offers an affordable way to ensure that the water you drink is safe....
Your swimming pool is subject to a wide variety of contaminants and other substances that can make your pool unsuitable for use. To keep your swimming pool sparkling and welcoming, there are several water treatment options available. One treatment...
After a severe thunderstorm there is often a fresh, clean, distinctive odor. What you are smelling is ozone in the atmosphere, a residual effect of lightning. The same process, harnessed in our daily life, can be useful in water treatment. Ozone...
It may seem ironic that ozone can be beneficial. Yet, ozonation is one of several water-treatment methods available for ensuring safe drinking water. It is used in municipal water-treatment systems as well in home-water systems. While no method of...
You might be drinking water containing ozone if you are on a city water system or you drink bottled water. Ozonation, or the process of treating water using ozone, is a common practice in municipal water treatment facilities. It is also used in...
A number of parasites can infect the human intestinal tract, the most common of which include tapeworms, hookworms, giardia, roundworms, flukes and trichinella. These parasites cause disorders such as vomiting, diarrhea, intestinal cramping,...
The Bob Beck protocol is an alternative cancer treatment that work to enhance your immune system so that your body can better fight this disease. Before developing this diet, Dr. Robert Beck obtained a Ph.D. in physics and taught at the University...
A well has advantages to private landowners, including cost-savings for water. In some rural areas, a well may be your only option. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, wells supply drinking water for over 15 million American households. There are...
Various chemical disinfectants are used to kill dangerous microorganisms to eliminate waterborne disease in municipal water systems. The purification methods vary, according to the contaminants in the water source, but the process involves the use...
Water recycling is both a man-made process and a natural one. In nature, precipitation falling to the Earth evaporates and forms moisture in the air to continue the cycle. Man-made processes seek to reuse water as well, but only after treating the...
Keeping your spa water clean isn't merely a matter of aesthetics. Dirty spa water can lead to an itchy, unsightly rash known as Pseudomonas dermatitis, or hot tub rash. Properly treating your spa water will kill germs such as Pseudomonas and keep...
Public water systems in the United States, while different in their specific design, all use the same basic principles for treating water for human consumption. In this process, solids are removed, pathogens are killed, chemicals are eliminated...
Water purification is a two-step process of disinfecting water and removing contaminants. Coliform bacteria are one type of impurity that might be present in your water. It is one of about 90 contaminants that the U.S. Environmental Protection...
You may be inclined to take safe drinking water for granted. Since the enactment of the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has worked vigorously to ensure that water is clean and safe to drink. However,...
Because water quality cannot be taken for granted, individual residential treatment for drinking water has become commonplace. Different types of home treatment systems have variables that limit effectiveness. When choosing a purification system,...
Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets water-quality standards for municipal water supplies and oversees the enforcement of those standards, no water supplier can test for every possible contaminant. According to the...
The ideal water treatment system for your home will remove all contaminants which can potentially cause negative health effects. It will also improve the taste and appearance of your water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors...
Overview People with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are more susceptible than other people to many types of infections, including severe illness or even death from foodborne pathogens. Affected persons must be especially careful when...
Water is an abundant resource, but it is not always clean, clear, and ready to drink. Suspended particles, biological and other contaminants can alter the taste and odor of water or make it hazardous to your health. There are many different ways...
Hot tubs use jets to shoot out water and create a relaxing hydrotherapy experience. Jets might shoot directly at you or swirl around your body, massaging the skin. Before you purchase and install a hot tub, make sure you have a large enough area...
Water is one of the body's essential nutrients; without it the body could not function. Most people buy bottled water because of the convenience, while others buy it for what it does not have -- sugar, caffeine and calories. The U.S. Food and Drug...
If you have issues with water contamination, water filters and systems can provide a solution. These systems operate by screening your water and removing foreign matter that can cause disease or aesthetic issues like taste. Contaminants can enter...
In areas where clean water sources are unavailable, programs are sometimes undertaken to recycle waste water, or effluent, for human consumption. Proponents of this process have noted that drinking recycled water is better than dying of thirst in...
Euterpe oleracea, otherwise known as acai berries, are small, purple, grape-like fruits native to the Amazon, which are known to be high in antioxidants. Bromate is a byproduct of the water purification industry. The acai berry and bromate diet...
Iron in groundwater poses no health risks, but extreme levels can cause aesthetic problems, such as an unsightly color, nasty taste or noxious odor. Contact your local public health department to determine if your region has advisories or...
Water is integral to life, but much of the water you find in nature is not safe to drink. Sediment, biological contaminants, toxic minerals and even chemical runoff can contaminate water sources and cause illness or even death. Purifying water and...
Methods for improving the taste and smell of drinking water have been around since at least 4000 B.C., according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During the 1800s, a greater understanding of water-borne diseases shifted the focus...