Posts Tagged ‘disinfection’
New + old pipes = lead in the water
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Partial replacement of old lead pipes can make water contamination problems worse, a new study shows. Continue…
Friday, December 30, 2011 9:58 - 3 Comments
Science & Technology - Jan 14, 2011 13:42 - 13 Comments
Add dash of silicone for virus-free water
RICE (US) — Researchers have come up with a simple recipe that turns a common disinfectant into a potent virus killer—and they’re putting the recipe out into the public domain. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 29, 2010 16:43 - 5 Comments
Swimming pool or toxic brew?
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Splashing around in a swimming pool on a hot summer day may not be as safe as you think. A recent study links the application of disinfectants in recreational pools to health problems such as asthma and bladder cancer. (more…)
