drinking water
Coverage of drinking water in the Nexus archive.
- Dharwad officials told to ensure safe drinking water in rural areas
Dharwad officials have been instructed to regularly monitor drinking water quality and ensure adequate supply in rural areas. The directive emphasizes taking necessary steps to maintain safe drinking water.
- El Nino beckons Telangana Irrigation Minister to call for plan prioritising drinking water over irrigation
Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy urges prioritizing drinking water over irrigation amid El Nino conditions. He advises farmers in water-scarce regions to cultivate drought-resistant crops instead of water-intensive ones.
- How to avoid heat illness and stay safe during the mega heat wave
A heat wave over the Fourth of July weekend could put millions at risk of heat-related illnesses. The article advises staying safe through measures beyond just drinking water.
- UT Austin researchers develop jacket that pulls drinking water from the air
Researchers at UT Austin have developed a wearable textile that extracts atmospheric moisture and converts it into drinking water. The innovation aims to assist hikers, farmers, and emergency responders in staying hydrated.
- Varkala MLA raises alarm over proposed quarry on hilltop in Pallikkal at Legislative Assembly
Varkala MLA raised concerns at the Legislative Assembly about a proposed quarry on a hilltop in Pallikkal, warning of potential environmental, drinking water, and tourism-related consequences.
- As a beauty editor, I've done some extreme things in the pursuit of good looks. But there's one easy and FREE thing I'd never tried - drinking litres of water every day. This is what happened when I gave it a go... and how much YOU should drink?
A beauty editor experimented with drinking liters of water daily to improve her appearance and shares the results. The article discusses the potential benefits of this free and easy habit.
- Should Ohio take a closer look at what fracking does to drinking water?
Ohio's carbon emissions have decreased by a third over 20 years due to a shift from coal to natural gas, but concerns persist about fracking's impact on drinking water. A 2016 EPA report highlighted risks like water contamination, prompting new legislation (Ohio House Bill 958) to enhance chemical disclosure and oversight in oil and gas drilling.
- Chennai Metrowater promises permanent piped water supply to Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar residents
Chennai Metrowater has promised a permanent piped water supply to Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar residents, ending their 50-year struggle for drinking water, which has worsened this summer.
- ‘Number of missing rising’: Filipino helpers in Hong Kong rally for aid after quake
Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong have initiated a month-long fundraising campaign to support families impacted by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines. Donations collected by the Abra Tingguian Ilocano Society aim to provide urgent supplies like food, drinking water, and medicine, with a target of at least HK$20,000.
- Addressing drinking water, sewage, power issues key to Thiruvananthapuram’s growth, says Minister C.P. John
Minister C.P. John highlighted the need to address drinking water shortages, sewage management, and power infrastructure upgrades to support Thiruvananthapuram’s growth. He noted a significant gap between drinking water demand and supply and emphasized the importance of expanding power substation capacity.
- New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste
A new method has been developed to convert ocean water into drinking water without producing waste. The innovation aims to address water scarcity by efficiently desalinating seawater.
- Why is dilution a cleanup strategy for the Longview mill disaster?
The article discusses dilution as a cleanup strategy following the Longview mill disaster. While drinking water remains safe, residents are advised to avoid affected sloughs, dikes, and drainage ditches.
- This common plant could clean microplastics from your drinking water
Scientists discovered that moringa seeds can remove microplastics from water by causing particles to clump, rivaling or outperforming chemical treatments. This low-cost, natural method could improve drinking water access in smaller communities.
- Trump administration proposes more flexible regulations for coal plants’ toxic waste disposal
The Trump administration is proposing more flexible regulations for coal plants' toxic waste disposal, specifically addressing coal ash containing mercury and arsenic. Improper management of coal ash ponds poses risks to groundwater and drinking water sources.