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Drinking water is essential to sustain life, and an adequate, safe, and accessible supply must be available to all. Water is the most important component of nutrition, and it plays...

The environmental impact of single-use plastics is finally starting to get the attention needed to tackle this growing problem. Mountains of waste are being washed into the oceans threatening marine life,...

The Importance of Water: A Life-Sustaining Resource Water is a crucial resource, indispensable in our everyday lives.  The perception of the merits and pitfalls of bottled water vs filtered water...

The question of whether fluoride in drinking water is safe is one that has been extensively studied, and the overwhelming consensus from global health authorities is that when controlled at...

While Malaysia's tap water is treated to meet minimum safety standards at the source, the journey it takes through pipes and the risk of raw water pollution mean contamination incidents...

The pH of Drinking Water: Defining the Normal Range Groundwater is a vital resource necessary for all aspects of human and ecosystem survival. Consequently, the quality of drinking water is...

The recent health advisory in Devon due to a waterborne outbreak highlights the importance of access to safe drinking water. With the detection of Cryptosporidium, a parasite causing diarrheal symptoms,...

It is not only our feet which leave a footprint on sandy beaches, but our heavy reliance on plastic materials is also creating a visible yet pervasive “plastic footprint” in...

The evaporation test is another way to see what your tap water may leave behind. Place a small amount of water on a clean glass dish or surface and allow...

You can also test your tap water using a little dish soap. Fill a bottle with water, add a few drops of soap, close it, and shake well. If the...

Another simple at-home method is the boiling test. Pour some tap water into a pot and let it boil until most of it has evaporated. Once the water is gone,...

A simple way to check the quality of your tap water is by making ice cubes. Fill a tray with water, freeze it, and observe the results. Clear, transparent ice...