When it comes to maintaining a freshwater aquarium, ensuring that the water quality is up to par is imperative for a fish’s survival. Water may seem to be a simple compound, always having a go-with-the-flow property. However, it can also be very complex and harmful – especially to fish that live in a freshwater aquarium. […]
Water Filters
Why You Should Consider a UV System
In order to protect the public from common bacteria, viruses, and contaminants, most water utilities treat their water with either chlorine or chloramines and a few other basic water filtration techniques. However, some organisms and microbial contaminants can resist these treatment methods and endanger anyone who drinks infected water supplies. That’s where UV filtration makes […]
Florida City Drops Recycling Program, Sheds Light on International Recycling Problem
In the first days of January the government of Deltona, Florida, voted to suspend its curbside recycling program, much to the ire of local residents. How can a city simply stop recycling? The answer boils down to dollars and cents, and highlights the vast gulf between how the public perceives recycling and what actually happens […]
How Much Water Do We Use on Labor Day?
Labor Day marked the traditional end of summer in many communities, and with school about to be back in full swing most families took the opportunity to celebrate, unwind, and enjoy themselves during the three-day weekend. The airports and highways were packed: over 35 million Americans traveled during Labor Day weekend. About 16.5 million people […]
Summer Camping – Water Hacks
In our ever-mechanized world there is nothing quite as tranquil as leaving the glowing devices and metal grids of the city behind to unwind and reconnect with nature in the great outdoors. Summer camping is the perfect activity to teach your children about the slower, quieter moments in life. Even if you don’t have kids […]