Chlorine-treated water may increase the risk of having children with heart problems, cleft palate or major brain defects, according to a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Environmental Health.
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A recent study has revealed that bottled water contains alarmingly high levels of nanoplastics—tiny plastic particles that are even smaller than microplastics. Nanoplastics form when microplastics break down further, and they are pervasive in the environment.
Water scarcity is a critical global issue, leading to diseases, hunger, and forced migration. Despite being essential for life, water is increasingly threatened. Climate crisis discussions often overshadow the growing issue of water scarcity, which affects many parts of the world, with some countries more vulnerable than others.
The United Nations reports that over 40% of the global population lacks sufficient water, a figure expected to rise as only 3% of Earth's water is fresh and suitable for human use.
We are proud to announce that DIGI-TEXX has chosen BWT to provide advanced water solutions for staff and employees of their new Hau Giang Operation Center.
This collaboration signifies a commitment to enhancing the well-being and productivity of over 900 workers at the site.
For years, scientists have suspected that industrial chemicals in plastic water bottles can disrupt human hormones. Until now, evidence has only been observational, showing an association between plastic exposure and certain diseases without proving a causal effect.
Nicole Silk, the global director of Freshwater Outcomes at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), has analyzed why we must come together to protect the world's declining freshwater ecosystems.
Higher intakes of magnesium have been shown to positively influence cognitive health as we age, according to researchers at the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU).
Researchers have uncovered a promising link between increasing one's intake of magnesium-rich foods such as spinach and almonds along with mitigating the risk of dementia, which is currently Australia's second leading cause of mortality and an alarming seventh globally.
As aging infrastructure in municipal water systems struggles to keep up with modern contamination challenges, concerns about water safety are increasing. PFAS, microplastics, and other contaminants are not effectively removed by outdated systems. This growing awareness is driving demand for home water filtration solutions that provide an extra layer of protection.
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On May 23rd, the BWT Vietnam Team completed a 6 km run as part of BWT Global's initiative launched on World Water Day. Our team enthusiastically joined this effort to raise awareness about the challenges many people face in accessing clean drinking water and to collect funds for building water wells for those in need.
