by Steve | Sep 15, 2020 | Town Water, Water Treatment
Much has been said about the problem of single-use plastics polluting the planet. A bit less has been said about the extent to which those plastics are polluting our bodies too. A study by the University of Newcastle estimates that the average human consumes roughly...
by Steve | Sep 15, 2020 | Rainwater, Water Treatment
Rain usually starts off fairly clean but things tend to happen on the journey from the clouds to your tap. Stop for a moment and think about the state of your rooftop and how much dirt, animal droppings and other grimy things might linger there until they’re swept by...
by Steve | Feb 28, 2020 | Rainwater
Cleaning rainwater tanks now that it is finally raining has brought about an increase of the issue of tannin in drinking water. We have been receiving calls and a lot go something like this; “Our water has gone brown and it smells” It looks a bit like the...
by Steve | Apr 20, 2019 | Water Treatment
As suppliers of bulk drinking water we have often been asked can using surface water for drinking water be an alternative to rainwater. The simple answer is yes. It can be a very affordable alternative to supplement your rain water supply. But the treatment design and...
by Steve | Apr 8, 2019 | Water Treatment
Coconut shell represents one of the newest and most promising options for activated carbon block filters. The density of micro-pores is much higher in coconut than in other forms of activated carbon, meaning it has more surface area and more general porosity. By way...