Water is essential to all life on Earth. Yet human activity pollutes it in many different ways: untreated sewage, industrial discharge, plastic waste, agricultural runoff, accidental spills and mor...
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Are water filters effective?
Water filtration has become a major concern in the UK as the quality of our drinking water is increasingly being questioned. Pollution caused by industrial, agricultural and domestic activities con...
Tap water in the UK meets current drinking water standards. That said, national monitoring has identified the presence of PFAS in some tap water, which could pose long-term health risks. Although t...
In response to growing concern around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the UK Government has announced new measures aimed at strengthening oversight of these so-called “forever chemicals...
Tap water is a precious resource in our homes, but its quality isn’t always ideal. It can contain contaminants and impurities that affect its safety and taste. Filtering tap water is therefore a sm...
Chemical substances identified in the human body raise serious questions about their impact on health. A recent study published on Tuesday 17 September in a peer-reviewed scientific journal highlig...
Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic measuring less than 5 millimetres in diameter. Some are deliberately manufactured at this size for use in products such as cosmetics, personal care items...
Pesticides are chemicals used to manage insects, weeds, fungi, bacteria, and other pests. They are common in agriculture, forestry, and gardening. Over time, some of these chemicals can reach the...
Want cleaner, better-tasting water every day? If you want a reliable way to improve your drinking water without complicated installation or electricity, a gravity-fed filtration system is a practic...
During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, global attention turned to the River Seine, an iconic waterway chosen to host open-water swimming events. As athletes prepared to compete, concerns around water...