Reverse Osmosis (RO) uses a membrane that filters out minuscule particulate matter from the water. Tiny holes in the membrane only permit H2O to pass through. The process exerts pressure on the wat...

The United States enjoys one of the most reliable and safest supplies of drinking water in the world. In 1974, Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to protect public health, including...

The global population is on its way up. From less than three billion people in the 1970s to over seven billion in the present day, it is no surprise we are straining our planet’s resources. One of ...

Water is a valuable resource we cannot afford to waste. Americans are using 80-100 gallons a day. California faces severe droughts. Detroit is plagued with undrinkable water. It is crucial that eve...

One reason that Earth can support life at all is that it is able to maintain liquid water on its surface. Many believe the threat of global warming will have a deleterious effect on water conservat...

As the main source of life, water is integral to our daily lives. Even so, water is not infinite. In our cities, where fresh, clean water flows where needed, the often difficult and hazardous path ...