26 articles
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Can boiling water make it drinkable?
Published : 05/29/2024 | Categories : Various topics on waterIn many parts of the world, the issue of water purification is crucial. The most common method of making water safe is to boil it. But is this enough?
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The dangers of bottled water
Published : 08/02/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionDrinking bottled water, which is very popular, can be dangerous, bad for the environment and not at all economical.
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Chlorothalonil pollution of drinking water
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionA study by the Anses highlights the pollution of drinking water by pesticides and fungicides, and more specifically by chlorothalonil, a substance that has been banned for several years.
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Water pollution due to PFAS
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionSadly known as the ‘eternal pollutants’, PFAS, used since the 1950s, are extremely toxic pollutants that have contaminated all environments.
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Pollution of rivers with drug residues
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionThe vast majority of the world's rivers are polluted with drug residues. Where does this pollution come from, and how serious is it?
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Pollution of mountain lakes
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionWater pollution now affects even the most protected and isolated places, right down to peaceful mountain lakes. This pollution, sometimes invisible, threatens all wildlife.
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What pesticides are present in tap water?
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Water pollutionA recent survey of pesticides found in tap water published by the NGO ‘Générations Futures’ and based on the results of checks carried out by the Regional Health Agencies.
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Berkey® filters and the NSF standard
Published : 04/14/2023 | Categories : Berkey® purificationOften put forward as a selling point by certain manufacturers, what is the NSF standard and what is its purpose? And do Berkey® filters comply with the standards of this standard?