The Houston Police Department is reminding people to always wash their hands and take their glasses out before drinking water.The department says it is working with the city’s water supplier to clean water in neighborhoods.
A New Orleans man has been fired from his job as a police officer after he says he was subjected to an alcohol-testing program that didn’t match his blood alcohol content.New Orleans Police Chief Michael Harrison says Officer David Lewis was fired after a three-month investigation.In a statement, Harrison said, “I have no further comment […]
Drinking water can help to prevent dehydration, according to the Food and Drug Administration.The agency issued a guidance to parents on Tuesday.“If you notice a child is dehydrated or thirsty, contact a pediatrician immediately,” said agency spokesperson Kristine Niederhauser.“The risk of severe dehydration is high, especially if the child is in a water bowl.If a […]
A DIY Arduino drinking water kit is one of the best ways to test your water quality before buying a new water purification device.The kits come in handy for testing the quality of your water and if it’s running low, for testing that the water is not contaminated.Read more about the kit and how to […]
The signs of water contamination are everywhere.The signs are all around you.You can see them in the water, in the air, and in your food.The water in your taps, the water in the shower, and the water you drink are just a few examples of the types of signs you should be aware of.But what […]
When elephants are out of their enclosure, they often stay in the enclosure, where they’re surrounded by people.If there are people nearby, it can be difficult to get food.Elephancies, however, have no predators, and they don’t need food.When elephants go out to drink, they don, too.But the benefits of drinking drinking water are clear.Elephant water […]
A lack of freshwater supplies has been blamed for the fall in turtle species in the Great Barrier Reef and other parts of the world.The coral reef, one of the most spectacular sights in the world, was among the first to be hit by bleaching after the effects of climate change, which has affected coral […]
Drinking water containers are still the standard for water bottles, with the average retail price of a bottle going for about $15 in most parts of the world.But that price varies from country to country, so the amount of money you’re paying for a bottle varies wildly.Here’s a breakdown of what each country’s cheapest water […]
By Alex Rippon, USA TODAY Medical EditorEditor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the fact that the FDA has confirmed the use of the antibiotic rosiglitazone to treat hamsters in the United States.This story was produced in partnership with NPR and the International Journal of Infectious Diseases.The opinions expressed in this article are […]
Drinking mineral water is a necessity in Mumbai.If you can’t afford to buy water, the city’s water supply is still available through private wells.However, the supply is in short supply due to the construction of the Mumbai metro line.The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Water Supply Authority (MMRWA) has started collecting and storing water from public wells […]
