Water Supply

Sand and debris can build-up and clog the screens inside the water supply lines in your washer. This interrupts the water flow. It only takes a few minutes to fix the problem, and anyone can do it. Here's how:

People all over the world are saving their rainwater for a sunny day. In this article we'll discuss rainwater harvesting, why it's a timely technique to revisit, and two ways to harvest rainwater in your own backyard.

After an operator reported a burned down water pump, an IT service and repair company examined server’s logs and found out that somebody used an IP address in Russia to log into the computers of the public water district near Springfield, IL.

The building of new prisons has opened up fears that the underground water supply for economic growth and its residents is in danger. Arizona has always managed its water supply positively but recent plans to build private prisons may risk these plans.

Citizens paying attention to the news must be aware of the growth of private prisons in Arizona. However, nobody seems to be asking the right questions relative to the construction and functional existence of such conglomerates in their towns.

What are the hidden sources of the perchlorate found in our water supply? It's disturbing to think there is rocket fuel in our water supply. Even more disturbing is that the chlorate in our water supply has multiple sources. The others may surprise you.

The EPA and Department of Health and Human Services have proposed reducing the recommended level of fluoride in public drinking water. The public can comment about these proposeded changes until April 15, 2011.

Now the chemical DEET has been found in drinking water supplies. This goes along with other chemicals such as arsenic and even medications which have been found in water supplies throughout America.

Why not try natural cures and home remedies to protect our water supply and prevent contamination? Here are some reasons why you should.

World Water Day dates back to 1992. WWD 2010 carries the theme of 'Clean Water for a Healthy World.' Just how serious is the water contamination crisis around the world? Closer to home, are Americans facing a water crisis without even knowing it?

Source water protection helps provide a clean drinking water supply for cities and towns across the United States. Volunteer to help your city update its contaminant source inventory.

This article contains detailed tips, suggestions and techniques for the distribution of water supply lines throughout the home including kitchen, bathroom, basement and utility room (hot water heaters and deep sink).

This article provides some tips to help you install your own water line that connects your fridge and its ice maker and water dispenser to a water supply.

An analysis of water's potential role in world regions where water shortages may be a reality.

There are many challenges to moving overseas, but one that most people never think of is availability of a clean supply of water. Here's a first-hand account of water shortages in rural South Africa.

One need only observe the machinations of the United Nations in assessing the importance of water on a global scale. One in six people in the world doesn't have enough clean water for drinking, bathing and growing crops.

What are the odds your home water supply could be accidentally contaminated? About 96 percent, according to joint university-government research results. But you can easily ensure your water's safety and you don't have to be a plumber for the following quick fixits!

Researchers at Ohio State University found that rising sea levels could contaminate underground supplies of fresh water more than previously thought.