Modifying water’s structure a method for removing pollutants.

SASKATOON — Fresh water is a finite resource vulnerable to contaminationResearchers from the University of Guelph (U of G) and scientists from the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are developing low-energy strategies to purify polluted water.

“We’ve been looking at the purification of surface water, groundwater and wastewater,” says Erica Pensini, Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at U of G. “We found that it was possible to use molecules that are both water-loving and oil-loving to separate solvents from water.”

The team used the Mid-IR and Brockhouse beamlines to investigate the efficacy of their technique and visualize the ways the molecules interact. Their findings were recently published in Physics of Fluids.

“We can see little droplets that are starting to separate from the water and can understand how those molecules self-assemble and how they interact with each other,” says Pensini.

Climate change is a threat to the world supply of fresh water. Pensini says that the amount of water on the planet has not changed, but the distribution of water has.

“We have to respond to the problem by minimizing withdrawals of water and also making sure that we don’t contaminate the water that is available to us,” says Pensini. “The idea is to make sure we can treat water to preserve water.”

The low-energy technique developed by Pensini and her collaborators can be used as an intermediary step or coupled with other low-energy purification techniques.

Pensini says CLS beamlines and the expertise of beamline scientist Jarvis Stobbs were invaluable resources for her and her collaborators, which for this study include Alejandro Marangoni (University of Guelph), Thamara Laredo (Lakehead University), and students Tatianna Marshall and Laura Earnden

“With the CLS, I can tell the purity of the droplets, and I don’t need to add any dye that can interfere with self-assembly,” says Pensini. “Not altering the samples at all was very important.”

— Submitted by USask media relations

 

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The ability to trust that our basic needs are met is the foundation of a healthy psyche, according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. These needs include access to food, water, shelter, and other physiological necessities. When we cannot fulfill those needs, items and tasks that appear higher on the hierarchy, like freedom, friendship, self-esteem, and self-actualization, become more difficult or impossible to achieve.

Unfortunately, even in a developed country like the U.S., our drinking water is not always safe. Instances like lead contamination in Flint, Michigan, water treatment plant failures in Jackson, Mississippi, and a Navy fuel storage facility leak in Honolulu are all evidence of some of the issues and dysfunctional systems that can lead to unsafe water. All of those instances are now public and either resolved or in the process of being resolved; however, despite its illegality, organizations in charge of ensuring clean, potable water for their constituents aren’t always transparent about the state of their product, thereby violating federal law.

The Government Performance and Results Act requires all federal entities to produce performance reports that include relevant statistics about their work. Part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s reports contain data about a wide variety of water quality violations, including which organizations have failed to comply with public notice rules for water contamination that they discover.

Using the EPA’s GPRA Violation Report for public notice violations, Stacker compiled a list of the largest organizations in violation of the law requiring the public to be notified of contaminated drinking water between January and June 2022. Organizations are ranked by the size of the population they serve. Ties were broken by the number of public notice violations incurred.

Read on to see which organizations in your state have incurred the largest violations.

#20. The Atrium

– Population served: 100

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#19. Winged Pheasant Golf Club

– Population served: 100

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#18. Whitlock Farms

– Population served: 100

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#17. East Hampton Point

– Population served: 100

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#16. Cheerful Valley Campground

– Population served: 108

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 3

#15. Springwood Mobile Village

– Population served: 120

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#14. Vine Valley Park

– Population served: 134

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#13. Showboat Motel

– Population served: 135

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 1

#12. Bethany Baptist Camp

– Population served: 150

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#11. Pecksville Plaza

– Population served: 188

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 6

#10. Debra Lee Trailer Haven

– Population served: 200

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#9. Camp Whitman

– Population served: 200

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#8. Letchworth – North End

– Population served: 225

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 1

#7. Camp Prendergast

– Population served: 225

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#6. Hyatts Garage

– Population served: 281

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#5. Traver Road Elementary School

– Population served: 366

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#4. Hunt Hollow Dev. Corp

– Population served: 400

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#3. John Jay Senior High School

– Population served: 1,425

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#2. Kenmore Village

– Population served: 15,423

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

#1. Newburgh Consolidated Wd

– Population served: 23,000

– Number of violations from January-June 2022: 2

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This article is sponsored by Pentair. 

Water is critical for healthy communities and ecosystems, but increasingly severe climate change impacts, global pandemics and deepening inequality threaten resources. This further impacts food, housing, health and education, and perpetuates a cycle of poverty.

Improving access to clean water and fostering sustainable livelihoods are critical ways to strengthen communities and support a global population expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050.

As a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, at Pentair we believe that access to clean, safe water is a fundamental human right and foundational to health, freedom and economic development. Since 1998, Pentair (the company) and the Pentair Foundation (Pentair and the Pentair Foundation together referred to as Pentair) have funded philanthropic causes that strengthen the communities in which Pentair operates and that improve access to water in the developing world. Through this legacy of action, Pentair has helped drive lasting social impact by working in partnership with local organizations to tailor solutions to a local context.

Transforming how safe water is delivered: Localized approaches in Honduras and Kenya

Tailoring solutions to the local context means accounting for cultural, social and historical factors that purely engineering-based approaches often fail to address. Project Safewater, Pentair’s holistic approach to providing safe water solutions, works with partners around the world to build projects based on sociological and scientific research, technology and micro-enterprise business models.

For example, one of Pentair’s longtime partners is Water Mission, an engineering nonprofit that develops safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) solutions in developing countries and disaster areas. Pentair works with Water Mission in Colón, Honduras. Prior to Pentair’s involvement in 2007, residents got drinking water from sources with high counts of coliform bacteria, indicative of fecal contamination that can lead to severe illness and even death.

For years, various aid organizations attempted to tackle safe water access but despite advances in technology and billions of dollars expended, up to 50 percent of WASH projects failed after two to five years. To understand the root causes of this failure rate, Pentair and Water Mission took a step back and questioned why communities that received water treatment systems would revert to taking water from contaminated sources. This unearthed a transformative insight: Obstacles to safe water are as much about habits and education as they are about technology.

Water Mission to installed more than 15,000 individual latrines and 200 water treatment systems in Honduras — but the project didn’t stop there. To ensure long-term viability, a microenterprise business model was introduced in which the local community owns the water treatment systems and users pay a nominal fee for potable water of about $3 to $6 per person per year. To motivate residents to make the financial contributions required to sustain the system, Water Mission conducted community education programs to raise awareness and understanding of why safe, clean drinking water is important.

By taking the time to understand the local context and leveraging Water Mission’s on-the-ground expertise, Pentair’s efforts have enabled more than 300,000 people in Colón, Honduras to access clean water, reducing the incidence of waterborne illness by 80 percent. Due to the success of this project, Pentair and Water Mission collaborated to extend the initiative to Western Honduras in 2018, and further expanded it in 2021 to Mayan communities in Mexico.

Another way Pentair is making a difference in local communities is working with grassroots non-governmental organization Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO).

Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya is one of the most densely populated places on the planet. An estimated 1 million residents live in an area of less than two square miles, smaller than New York City’s Central Park. When Pentair first started working with SHOFCO in 2013, most homes had no running water and residents often paid 10 times what Nairobi city residents paid for safe drinking water. Not only does this perpetuate existing inequities, but it disproportionately affects women and girls who often care for those who fall ill due to unsafe water and lack of sanitation. Access to clean, safe water is thus key to empowering the women of Kibera, and to helping the larger community build a better future.

Working collaboratively with SHOFCO, Pentair implemented a multi-year pilot program with two objectives: Create a more stable, fairly priced supply of clean water owned and operated by the community, and reduce the number of contracted waterborne illnesses.

To do so, the company’s engineers designed, built and installed custom water filtration equipment to treat water on site and doubled the volume of the existing water supply system delivered to the community. Additionally, an aerial piping system was installed, the first of its kind to be constructed in Kenya, and now distributes clean water away from groundwater contamination while reducing risk of tampering or vandalism. Supported by the community, the revenues from the microenterprise project sustain the water system and help fund the Kibera School for Girls, thereby creating an integrated link between clean water, education and community development.

SHOFCO tailored this approach to the unique needs of the Kibera community, ensuring root causes were addressed and that solutions would remain viable in the long-term. The success of the project enabled Pentair and SHOFCO to expand their efforts in 2019 and replicate this program in Mathare, one of the oldest settlements in Nairobi with roughly 400,000 people living in highly vulnerable conditions, and to the coastal city of Mombasa in 2021. Together, this expansion reached about 17,500 people who previously lacked access to clean water.

Last year, the Pentair Foundation contributed more than $700,000 to multiple Project Safewater strategic partners and, as of 2021, over 3 million people around the world have sustainable access to cleaner, safer drinking water. Through this work, Pentair has seen the impact that’s possible by partnering with global and local organizations.

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MILTON, WV (WOWK) – During a special Milton City Council meeting Monday evening, residents filled the room, looking for answers to their current water quality problem.

Several residents inquired about the city’s water quality, saying it’s gone downhill, with reports of brown coloration and residues left in sinks, bathtubs, and showers.

However, the meeting ended abruptly after multiple people questioned the city council’s decision to refuse a proposal from West Virginia American Water during their last meeting, which many who attended felt was a good offer.

Officials: Nucor to bring ‘about 5,000’ new residents to WV

Milton resident Kelsi Miller tells 13 News that West Virginia American Water “more or less, offered the city $10 million, offered to pay off all of their existing debt, and offered to hire all their current employees and pay them more.”

Miller goes on to say Mayor Tom Canterbury has continued to refuse offers from the water utility.

When Miller was questioning Canterbury during the special meeting asking “Why are we not interested?”, he refused to comment and attempted to end the conversation multiple times. Canterbury even motioned for law enforcement to be brought in.

The officers called into the meeting did not take any action against anyone in attendance and no arrests were made.

Shortly after, the meeting was adjourned.

Many in attendance said they feel switching to a new company, like West Virginia American Water would be an improvement for residents. However, instead of getting the answers, they were looking for, residents say they were left confused and frustrated.

“I’ll be honest with you, to me that’s the most frustrating thing because he’s an elected official and he owes his constituents answers,” said Milton resident Ann Sansom.

KCS emphasizing patience during National School Bus Safety Week

We did attempt to talk with Mayor Canterbury and other council members about the issues brought up, but they declined to comment. No action was taken regarding the water quality issue.

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To mark the start of National Water Week, MidCoast Council is kicking off an important conversation about the future of water on the MidCoast with the launch of the Our Water Our Future project page.

Currently under review, Council’s long-term water plan Our Water Our Future 2050 will guide how water and sewer services are managed in the region over the next 30 years.

The Our Water Our Future project page will give community members the opportunity to provide meaningful input into the plan at key stages throughout its development.

Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Rob Scott, said Council was currently asking people what was important to them about water, especially in the face of a changing climate and growing population.

He believed it made perfect sense to launch the conversation at the start of National Water Week, given the theme for 2022 was ‘Our water stories’.

“The last few years have been the story of too much water or not enough. It’s important we reflect on that and think about how we can better prepare ourselves for the future,” said Mr Scott.

“With Our Water Our Future we have a chance to reshape the story of water on the MidCoast and we want everyone to be a part of that. Our previous strategy allowed us to get to a place where we can now implement a strategy that provides long term water security for the region.

“Head over to the page and take our short survey, check out some interesting facts about our water and sewer networks, or share your own story about your experiences during the 2019-2020 drought.”

To get involved, visit https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/our-water-our-future

Council is also hosting a number of fun and informative activities to celebrate National Water Week.

Public open days will be held at the Gloucester and Bootawa water treatment plants over the next two Saturdays, offering people an opportunity to see how Council takes raw water from the river and turns it into clean, safe drinking water that is readily available from their taps.

Mr Scott said a successful open day had already been held at the Dawson Sewage Treatment Plant on Saturday 15 October.

“We had some great feedback from our Dawson tour and we’re looking forward to welcoming more community members to the Gloucester and Bootawa plants.

“People always walk away from these events with a much greater appreciation of the work our staff do to keep the community’s taps flowing and toilets flushing.”

The open days are free and lunch will be provided.

The dates and times are as follows:

– Gloucester Water Treatment Plant – Saturday 22 October 2022, 10am-1pm

– Bootawa Water Treatment Plant – Saturday 29 October 2022, 10am-1pm.

To book a spot or find out more, visit https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Get-Involved/Events/Whats-on/Water-and-sewage-treatment-plant-tours

There is also still time to sign up for Water Night, which is held each year during National Water Week.

Established in 2020, Water Night is a nation-wide event that supports stronger action on climate change and water awareness. It asks individuals and households to go without using their taps between 5pm-10pm on Thursday 20 October.

To sign up for Water Night or to find out more, visit www.waternight.com.au

National Water Week runs from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 October 2022.

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A so-called “detention pond” in Cape Canaveral, intended to reduce pollutants in the water, in a city that experiemnts with various ways to improve and protect its environment. (Facebook)

Stetson University’s Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience (IWER) received a Stage 1 Civic Innovation Challenge (CIVIC) planning grant today from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a project designed to help the City of Cape Canaveral reduce flooding and improve water quality in the face of rising seas. Jason Evans, PhD, IWER’s executive director and associate professor of Environmental Science, is the principal investigator for the project.

Evans is leading a large collaborative team that includes the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Florida Sea Grant, Cape Canaveral’s municipal government and multiple other community partners. The overall goal of the project is for the partners to work with Cape Canaveral to implement and carefully measure the performance of nature-based infrastructure – such as rain gardens, constructed wetlands and permeable pavement – in areas with known flooding concerns.

Undergraduate students and community volunteers will assist researchers with the collection and interpretation of field data, providing a regional model for partnership and innovation in climate adaptation.

The CIVIC project builds upon several years of ongoing collaboration between IWER, the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and Florida Sea Grant to characterize and quantify Cape Canaveral’s substantial flooding challenges. For example, IWER currently maintains a network of three advanced water-level sensors in Cape Canaveral, which together captured critical hydrologic data during several recent flooding events, including Hurricane Ian.

“Like many Florida barrier island communities, Cape Canaveral faces considerable flooding challenges, much of which can be attributed to old stormwater drainage systems that are being impacted by sea-level rise,” according to Evans. “We also know that untreated stormwater runoff is one of the biggest threats to water quality in the Indian River Lagoon and other coastal ecosystems.”

The recent flooding from the rains of Hurricane Ian, which damaged thousands of homes and businesses across inland and coastal areas of east Central Florida, has brought increased attention to Florida’s stormwater management challenges.

Evans continued: “Mimicking natural systems through our stormwater infrastructure is, in my view, by far the most promising approach to reduce flood risk and improve water quality in developed areas of our region. This project with our partners in Cape Canaveral provides a timely opportunity to advance our technical understanding of how nature-based infrastructure works in a coastal environment, while also helping to inform the next generation of stormwater and flood management policy in Florida and beyond.”

IWER is one of 56 teams across the country to receive a $50,000 Stage 1 planning grant through CIVIC, which is funded by NSF in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Over the six-month planning grant period, IWER and partners will hold three community design workshops in Cape Canaveral as part of a process to inform a Stage 2 implementation proposal. The Stage 2 awards, which will be announced next spring, could provide up to $1 million to implement the research-based pilot project and to share the lessons with other communities over a one-year timeframe.

IWER was founded in 2015 with a mission of leveraging Stetson’s interdisciplinary faculty expertise and engaged student learning to inform enhanced stewardship of water and natural resources.

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Fifty years ago, the Congress passed the Clean Water Act of 1972, revolutionizing America’s responsibility to protect and restore the vital waterways that sustain our communities, our economy, and our ecosystems.

Before this landmark legislation, America’s waters were in crisis, often flooded and even on fire with toxic pollution and cancer-causing contaminants. Industrial waste and sewage threatened our drinking water, and wetlands disappeared at an alarming rate. The Clean Water Act met these challenges head-on, setting and enforcing national water quality standards, restricting pollution, and investing in wastewater treatment and better wetlands management.

Five decades later, our Nation’s waters are dramatically cleaner. Once dead rivers and lakes are now flourishing with wildlife. People have returned to boat, fish, and swim. Sacred waters that Tribal Nations have relied on for generations are clean again. This is a testament to the tireless partnerships that the Environmental Protection Agency has forged with State, local, and Tribal governments. It is a powerful tribute not only to the activists who first sounded the alarm, built a movement, and fought to pass this powerful law but also to the Americans everywhere who have since done so much to help enforce it, safeguarding our waterways and taking on polluters in court.

Today, we still face serious threats to clean water — from climate change-driven droughts and rising sea levels to long-standing environmental injustices that have left too many communities without safe drinking water. That is why my Administration restored Federal protections to hundreds of thousands of streams, wetlands, and waterways and is working across the Federal Government to combat pollution from deadly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Our historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes our Nation’s biggest-ever investment in water, clearing legacy pollution, helping replace lead pipes across the country, and building more resilient infrastructure so that every child in America can turn on the faucet at home or school for safe drinking water. The Inflation Reduction Act takes America’s most aggressive climate action ever, helping to protect the world’s waterways long into the future.

As we celebrate the anniversary of this law, my Administration is more committed than ever to continuing its legacy, providing access to safe water, and restoring a healthier planet. The Clean Water Act is a powerful reminder of Americans’ ability to make change for the better when we work together.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 18, 2022, as the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act. I call upon all Americans to observe this milestone, recognize the significant contribution the Clean Water Act has made to restoring our Nation’s waters, consider the crucial role clean water plays in each of our lives, and recommit to protecting our shared water resources.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

seventeenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-seventh.

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR

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MT Newswires 2022

Analyst Recommendations on AECOM

Sales 2022 13 306 M – – Net income 2022 337 M – – Net Debt 2022 965 M – – P/E ratio 2022 29,0x Yield 2022 0,88%

Capitalization 9 559 M 9 559 M – EV / Sales 2022 0,79x EV / Sales 2023 0,74x Nbr of Employees 51 000 Free-Float 99,3%

Duration : Auto. 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 1 year 2 years 5 years 10 years Max. Period : Day Week

Technical analysis trends AECOM

	Short Term	Mid-Term	Long Term
Trends	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral

Income Statement Evolution

Sell Buy
Mean consensus	BUY
Number of Analysts	10
Last Close Price	68,45 $
Average target price	84,67 $
Spread / Average Target	23,7%

		1st jan.	Capi. (M$)
	AECOM	-11.51%	9 559

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SlimCrystal is a water bottle that infuses your water with the power of crystals to help you lose weight.
Drinking 2 to 3 liters of water from a SlimCrystal daily can purportedly help weight loss, support digestion, boost energy, and support overall health, among other benefits.

Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about SlimCrystal and how it works today in our review.

What is SlimCrystal?
SlimCrystal is a water bottle with a built-in container of natural crystals. As you pour water into the bottle, that water contacts the container surrounding the crystals. The crystals infuse the water with their unique healing power, making it easier to lose weight and enjoy other benefits.

Each SlimCrystal contains a handpicked blend of crystals for different effects. The powerful combination of natural crystals can purportedly help you lose weight naturally, support healthy digestion, longevity, and overall health, and enjoy other benefits.
Here’s how the makers of SlimCrystal explain the water bottle and its potential benefits:

“Each of our SlimCrystal bottles contains nine types of natural crystals inside them. Experts claim they can provide amazing health benefits to the human body.”
The main health benefit advertised by the makers of SlimCrystal is weight loss. You may be able to lose weight by drinking water from a SlimCrystal water bottle daily. In fact, according to the official website, multiple reviewers have lost significant weight by drinking water out of SlimCrystal water bottles.

SlimCrystal Features & Benefits
The makers of SlimCrystal advertise the following benefits:
●    Nine types of natural crystals to support a range of benefits
●    A powerful combination of genuine crystals
●    Lose weight naturally
●    Support overall health and happiness
●    Maintain healthy digestion
●    Support energy, longevity, and more
Overall, SlimCrystal aims to solve multiple problems with its slimming crystal water bottle – starting with weight loss.
In fact, according to one study cited on the official SlimCrystal website, most people using SlimCrystal lost “27 to 34 pounds” while drinking water out of SlimCrystal bottles over six months.

How Does SlimCrystal Work?
Each SlimCrystal slimming water bottle contains a combination of nine crystals. Each natural crystal infuses the water with different properties, allowing you to tackle weight loss and overall health in multiple ways.

The SlimCrystal water bottle contains a small container filled with nine crystals at the base of the bottle. As water enters the bottle, it contacts the container surrounding the crystals and infuses their properties into the surrounding water to support a range of benefits.

Some of the gemstones in SlimCrystal boost overall vitality. Others support mood and emotional clarity. The nine gemstones include amethyst, clear quartz, moonstone, citrine, carnelian, sodalite, red agate, red jasper, and green aventurine. Each gem was handpicked to provide a specific benefit.

How do crystals infuse the water with their power, and how can gemstones impact the quality of the water you drink? Each gemstone vibrates at a specific frequency. When you pour water into the SlimCrystal bottle, the crystals vibrate and impart those frequencies into your water, infusing it with various properties.

How Much Weight Can You Lose with SlimCrystal?
The official SlimCrystal website is filled with testimonials from people who used SlimCrystal to lose significant amounts of weight without changing their diet or exercise habits. The makers of SlimCrystal claim to have completed a 6-month trial where most people lost considerable weight with SlimCrystal.

Here are some of the weight loss claims and testimonials featured on the official website:
One man, Michael, lost 64 pounds while drinking 2 to 3 liters of slimming water daily over nine months – even though he “never exercised,” according to the official website

In a clinical trial on SlimCrystal, 212 overweight men and women drank water from SlimCrystal or a placebo bottle; after 30 days, the average member of the SlimCrystal group lost 5 to 7 pounds, while those in the placebo group only lost 0.7 pounds.
After six months of drinking SlimCrystal water, that same group lost 27 to 34 pounds along with “many inches” off their waistline, hips, thighs, and arms.
One chiropractor featured on the SlimCrystal website claims she recommends SlimCrystal to her clients, claiming that “many have lost over 20lbs already” using the water bottle.

One customer claims she lost 32 pounds over the past few months of drinking water from the SlimCrystal water bottle.
Another customer claims she has lost 34 pounds while taking SlimCrystal and lowered her blood sugar, writing that her “blood sugar is back to normal” thanks to SlimCrystal.

Overall, the official SlimCrystal website is filled with testimonials from customers who have achieved significant weight loss results just by drinking water from SlimCrystal water bottles. Many also claim to feel better, look younger, and feel more productive, among other benefits.

Tap Water and Bottled Water Are “Dead” or “Lifeless” Waters
SlimCrystal is based on the idea that you can activate water to infuse it with remarkable properties. The crystals in SlimCrystal activate the water to unlock various benefits.

The makers of SlimCrystal claim ordinary tap water and bottled water are “dead” or “lifeless” waters because they don’t help our body function efficiently.
When you expose ordinary water to the crystals in SlimCrystal, you restructure and revitalize the water, turning it into “living water.”

As proof there’s a difference between crystal-infused water and “dead water,” the makers of SlimCrystal cite a microscope showing an image of dead water versus living water. The dead water has an unformed, disordered, molecular shape, while the living water has a clean, stable, hexagonal shape.

Because of the difference between dead water and living water, the makers of SlimCrystal claim that crystal-infused water “can drastically influence your health.”
Newborns Have Higher Levels of Hexagonal Water than Adults

The hexagonal water theory goes beyond dead water and living water. Instead, the makers of SlimCrystal claim newborns have significantly higher levels of hexagonal water inside of them than older adults.

Citing research by “passionate scientists” who used “nuclear magnetic resonance” technology, the makers of SlimCrystal claim people gradually lose their natural hexagonal water over time, leading to health problems:
●    Newborns have 99% to 100% percent of hexagonal water in their body
●    By the age of 36, your percentage of hexagonal water drops to only 56%
●    After age 60, your hexagonal water drops below 19%

One 2013 study found that magnetized water appeared to reduce blood glucose levels and damage blood and liver DNA in rats with induced diabetes after eight weeks. Although this sounds promising, the study was small, and the results had yet to be duplicated in humans.
Drinking SlimCrystal water can restore your body’s levels of hexagonal water and make you “look 20 years younger,” according to the manufacturer.

Quartz Crystals Turn Dead Water Into Living Water
SlimCrystal uses the crystal’s energy to turn dead water into living water . By exposing your water to crystals, you can purportedly change the shape of your water at the molecular level, giving it a harmonious hexagonal structure instead of a chaotic structure.

Scientists discovered this phenomenon when researching living water versus dead water. They knew there was a difference between living water (with hexagonal molecules) and dead water (with unformed molecules). However, they didn’t know how to transform ordinary water into living water.

Then, one day, a researcher placed water into a bottle with quartz crystals. The water had taken a hexagonal shape within minutes of exposure to the quartz crystals. Scientists revitalized the water using the energy from the crystals, which infused it with unique properties.

According to a 2017 post in ScienceDaily, findings include insights into the source of energy driving Earth’s electromagnetic field quartz crystals.
The makers of SlimCrystal used quartz and eight other crystals to maximize the hexagonal shape of the water you drink, infusing it with unique properties to transform your body and support multiple health benefits.

What to Expect After Drinking SlimCrystal Water
The primary benefit of SlimCrystal is that you can lose weight naturally. According to a study cited on the official website, people have lost significant weight in a short period without exercising while drinking crystal-infused water from their SlimCrystal bottles.
According to the makers of SlimCrystal, the nine crystals within the bottle can provide amazing health benefits to your body, including all of the following:
●    Increase metabolism and energy
●    Heal different conditions
●    Reduce appetite and cravings
●    Support detoxification and improve digestion
●    Increase confidence, self-image, willpower, and inner strength
●    Support health while balancing internal organs and hormones

The crystals can also increase your inner vibration to help you attract abundance and happiness, helping you enjoy potent effects.

SlimCrystal Increases the pH and Oxygen Content of Water
For those skeptical about SlimCrystal and how it works, the makers of SlimCrystal performed a test to verify how the chemical structure of water changed after exposure to the crystals within the water bottle.

Researchers added tap water to the SlimCrystal bottle, waited for 10 to 14 minutes, then tested the water.
●    After brief exposure to the crystals, the water had a higher pH, which means it was less acidic. It had a pH of 8.01 compared to the neutral pH of 7.87 you would expect with tap water.
●    The tap water also had a significantly higher oxygen level, with 10.06 mg of oxygen per liter compared to the 9.8 you would expect with ordinary tap water.
●    According to the makers of SlimCrystal, the extra oxygen in their water will reach your bloodstream after you drink it, leading to higher energy levels.

Each Crystal in SlimCrystal Has Different Healing Properties
The makers of SlimCrystal chose a specific blend of 9 crystals to support different properties. Some crystals target blood flow, for example, while others detoxify the blood.
Here are all of the crystals in SlimCrystal and how they work, according to the manufacturer:

Red Jasper: The red jasper in your SlimCrystal water bottle will support the circulatory system, detoxify your blood, and remove blockages from your liver and bile, according to the makers of SlimCrystal.

Red Agate: Also known as the “warrior’s stone,” red agate can promote emotional stability, self-confidence, and security while increasing willpower. It can also bring vitality for a better future and light the fire in your heart.

Green Aventurine: Green aventurine is a green-colored crystal that promotes physical healing. It was popular in Greek and Roman times for increasing wealth and prosperity while encouraging compassion.

Sodalite: Sodalite will boost your metabolism, increase consciousness, soothe cravings, and promote healthy blood pressure, according to the makers of SlimCrystal, along with other amazing healing properties.

Carnelian Stone: SlimCrystal uses carnelian stone to boost metabolism, reduce cellulite, restore vitality and motivation, and support other benefits. Some people hold carnelian stone against their thighs to get rid of cellulite.

Citrine: SlimCrystal contains citrine for positive energy, and many people use citrine to treat depression. The makers of SlimCrystal also claim citrine can help detoxify and improve digestion. In ancient Persia, citrine was used to boost self-confidence and attract success and prosperity.

Quartz: SlimCrystal contains quartz to stimulate the immune system, balance the body, clear your mind, and help you make better eating choices. Quartz was the first crystal shown to change the molecular shape of water, helping it become more hexagonal.

Amethyst: SlimCrystal contains amethyst stones to help you break bad habits and addictions. It can help with weight loss by making it easier to control portions and avoid overeating.

Moonstone: can benefit your mood, promoting inner inspiration and motivation to help you reach your goals. It’s often linked to new beginnings.
Using these nine stones, SlimCrystal can unlock powerful healing capabilities within yourself while helping you lose significant weight.

Scientific Evidence for SlimCrystal
Most crystal companies don’t invest in clinical trials. However, the makers of SlimCrystal claim to have performed one of the most extensive clinical trials in the crystal industry, gathering a group of 212 people to verify that SlimCrystal works as advertised.

Here’s how that trial worked:
The makers of SlimCrystal gathered a test group of 212 overweight men and women over 40.

Half of the group drank 3 liters of regular water each day, while the other half only drank SlimCrystal-infused water.

After 30 days, the average person in the SlimCrystal group lost 5 to 7lbs, compared to just 0.7lbs in the placebo group.

After six months, the average person using the SlimCrystal lost 27 to 34 pounds “and many inches off their waistline, hips, thighs, and arms,” according to researchers, compared to just 4lbs of weight loss in the placebo group.
SlimCrystal also lowered blood sugar, reduced BMI, increased signs of youthfulness, and increased energy and happiness, according to participants.

Although the trial was not published in a peer-reviewed journal or anywhere online outside of SlimCrystal.com, the makers of SlimCrystal are confident their water bottles can lead to dramatic weight loss effects.

Meanwhile, the man who pioneered crystal research and the development of the SlimCrystal water bottle, Michael Bishop, claims he lost 31lbs in 5 months while drinking water from the SlimCrystal bottle. After nine months, he lost 64lbs of fat, transforming his body and overall health.

There’s no evidence any of the crystals in SlimCrystal can lower blood sugar, heal diseases, cure illnesses, or give any of the benefits listed on the official website. Beyond this research, there is no evidence that crystals help you lose weight, unlock healing powers, or provide other benefits. No peer-reviewed journal has published any evidence on crystals to date to support any of the benefits listed on the official website. However, those who believe in crystals’ healing effects may benefit from their use.

SlimCrystal Reviews: What Do Customers Say?
SlimCrystal is backed by hundreds of positive reviews online, and the company claims to have conducted a trial involving 212 overweight people who experienced significant benefits from drinking SlimCrystal water.

Here are some of the reviews and experiences shared by customers online:
Multiple reviewers claim SlimCrystal gave them the confidence to achieve specific life goals, boosting their motivation and self-esteem to help them reach goals in their personal and professional lives

Multiple customers claim to have lost significant weight while drinking SlimCrystal water, with many customers reporting weight loss of 20 to 40lbs after drinking SlimCrystal for a few months.

One customer claims SlimCrystal lowered her blood sugar; she lost 34lbs and her blood sugar “is back to normal” thanks to SlimCrystal.
Multiple SlimCrystal reviewers use the water to kickstart a new version of themselves; some start drinking the water after a breakup, for example, while others drink the water when trying to get a raise or aiming for other life goals.

SlimCrystal has the endorsement of one doctor of chiropractic; that chiropractor recommends SlimCrystal to her clients while also describing her SlimCrystal bottle as her “constant companion.”

Other reviewers are certified personal trainers, aerobics teachers, yoga instructors, and others who recommend using SlimCrystal to lose weight and achieve various goals.

SlimCrystal Pricing
SlimCrystal is priced at $117, although the price drops as low as $97 when ordering multiple SlimCrystal bottles.
Here’s how pricing breaks down:
●    1 x SlimCrystal Water Bottle: $117 + $9.95 Shipping
●    2 x SlimCrystal Water Bottles: $197 ($97 per bottle) + Free US Shipping

Bonuses Included with SlimCrystal
As part of a 2022 promotion, the makers of SlimCrystal are bundling several digital bonuses with all purchases of SlimCrystal.

Here’s what you get when you buy a SlimCrystal water bottle online today:

Bonus #1: Slim Over 55 Program: Led by certified weight loss coach Aline P, Slim Over 55 is a weight loss program featuring diet and nutrition guides, recommended workouts, and other strategies to help people over 55 lose over 3lbs per week. The program is ideal for beginners who want to lose at least 15lbs.

Bonus #2: Healthy Fat Loss Desserts: You get a cookbook, cooking videos, recipes, nutrition guides, and more to help you lose weight. You can discover how to make fat-loss brownies, fat-loss cheesecakes, and 35 dessert recipes. These desserts are tasty while still being healthy and easy to prepare. Each formula contains at least 45% protein, vitamins, and nutrients your body needs, with no sugar or unhealthy fats.

Bonus #3: 57 Secrets to Reverse Aging: In this guide, you can discover proven nutrition tricks to reverse aging and make you look and feel younger in weeks. You can restore your hair, skin, and joints to how they were 10 to 20 years ago by taking specific foods, teas, spices, and other nutrients.

SlimCrystal Refund Policy
Your SlimCrystal purchase comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee. Email [email protected] to request a refund on your investment if unsatisfied for any reason within 60 days of your original purchase.

Conclusion
SlimCrystal is a glass water bottle filled with a handpicked blend of 9 crystals associated with a different benefit.
According to the official website, people have lost 20 to 40lbs within months by drinking 2 to 3 liters of SlimCrystal water daily. Others claim to have lowered blood sugar, reversed the effects of aging, and experienced other benefits.
You can buy SlimCrystal online through the official website, where a 60-day money-back guarantee backs all purchases.

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The University of Hawaiʻi will host “Water Resilience in Hawai‘i,” a one-day in-person conference on Oct. 28, focused on solving challenges related to water.

The conference will also spotlight how strategies from Hawaiʻi’s ancient water management systems can provide guidance on restorative practices today.

UH will provide an opportunity for further collaboration between the university and its industry and community partners to engage in meaningful partnerships to solve challenges related to water, while promoting economic stability and viability in Hawai‘i.

“Water has always been our most precious resource. Combined with Hawai‘i’s geographic isolation, it is especially important to develop resilient and sustainable practices to ensure that future generations can safely live, work and play in the islands. As the state’s largest research institution, UH has a responsibility to help improve the quality of life for our residents and to those around the world through innovative research and education,” event organizers said.

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UH System leaders, experts, and Native Hawaiian researchers, US Sen. Brian Schatz, state and city experts, and community partners are listed as conference participants.

The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

One of the featured morning sessions will focus on the cultural and historical significance of water in Hawai‘i. UH experts, including those who are involved with important cultural organizations in Hawai‘i, will share their knowledge.

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Other sessions include: Water Policy and Strategy in Hawai‘i; Challenges, Opportunities, Strategies and Tactics to Address Water Quality Issues in Hawai‘i; and Red Hill…Moving Forward.

The conference is sponsored by the UH Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation in partnership with the Native Hawaiian Community Development Corporation and the Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation.

There are approximately 60 seats left. Register on this website. 

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