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Leading Pump supplier uses Big Data solution to improve water network performance Envirotech Online

Grundfos Pumps Ltd are a UK leader in the supply of pumps and pump systems for domestic, commercial building services and process industry applications, as well as being a major supplier to the water supply and treatment industries and provider of packaged fire sets. They are part of the Grundfos Group that employs 19,000 people in […]

Georgia’s Clean Air Force offers tips to improve your vehicle’s fuel economy

Amidst high gas prices, Georgia’s Clean Air Force — which is responsible for the management of Georgia’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program — has three tips for motorists that will not only prepare them for a vehicle emissions inspection, but also to help improve their vehicle’s fuel economy and save money on gas. […]

The Biggest Mistake To Avoid When Making Lacto-Fermented Pickles

Cultures for Health points out that besides choosing the best equipment and making some technical decisions, the process is relatively simple — it mostly involves leaving your pickles alone. One interesting feature of lacto-fermentation is that it relies on naturally present bacteria to preserve whatever is being pickled. As Serious Eats points out, when canning […]

Different drinking water is not cause of diarrhea while traveling – AgriNews

While reading one of your recent columns, I learned that all water, except for distilled, contains electrolytes. I wondered if there are differences in the amount of each electrolyte in drinking water in different places in Canada, and if so, whether that might explain why I experience cramping and diarrhea while visiting another place? Through […]

Toilet brush cleaning trick to banish smells, stains and ‘disinfect’ – ‘smells amazing!’

Using a toilet brush to clean your porcelain bowl is quick and efficient, but it can be unpleasant when the brush itself becomes dirty after scrubbing. Bleach is often to the go-to ingredient to add to the brush holder to keep it sanitary, but according to one cleaning enthusiast, there’s an even better way to […]

How to create a clean room in your house – YubaNet

When wildfire smoke gets inside your home it can make your indoor air unhealthy, but you can create a clean room to help protect your health and improve your indoor air quality. A clean room is a room that is set up to keep levels of smoke and other particles as low as possible during […]

Water Fully Cleared for Drinking at NYCHA’s Jacob Riis Houses After Last Batch of Tests Come Back Ne

September 10, 2022 Water at Riis Houses Already Cleared Safe from Arsenic NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after test results came in clearing the water for drinking at the Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan: “I know the last eight days have been unbearable for the residents of Jacob […]

Preparing for the storm | Sampson Independent

Atmospheric and oceanic conditions still favor an above-normal 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s mid-season update issued recently by the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. The hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 and, while we’re at the back half of the […]

Keeping It Clean for Patient, Staff Safety

Oleg Krupa spends most of his working hours on the fifth floor of the UConn John Dempsey Hospital. He’s not trained to deliver patient care, but he works alongside those who are, and his work is vital to them delivering that care. Krupa is part of UConn Health’s housekeeping workforce of more than 240, a […]

Is hose water safe for dogs? Here’s what you need to know

Many dogs love water, and will try to get in on the gardening action when they see the hose. It can be fun to watch them running to catch the droplets, but as owners it’s worth considering whether this is safe for your dog.  There are two elements at play when it comes to answering […]