WATER COMPANIES HAVE OVER 1,100 CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS FOR SEWAGE POLLUTION AND OTHER INCIDENTS
So, can we really trust the quality of our tapwater?
PHOSPHATES LINKED TO CELL DAMAGE
And they’re being added to our drinking water It may seem counterintuitive, but water companies work to remove the increasing levels of phosphates present in their water sources – much human-induced – and then add it back in. Indeed, 95%…
A TICKING TIME BOMB? MICROPLASTICS ARE NEAR UBIQUITOUS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT, AS WELL AS BEING FOUND IN OUR BODIES – AND NOW OUR BRAINS!
It doesn’t have to be this way… With both plastic debris and microplastics present even in the waters of ‘pristine’ Antarctica, we’ve been aware for some time about how great an impact these are having on the environment around the…
ON TAP – THE UNWANTED DRUGS IN OUR WATER
It’s not just sewage we should be concerned about in our nation’s drinking water sources, although the slew of negative headlines about sewage in our lakes and rivers continues to make disturbing, if not shocking, reading. The water companies in…
Recycled plastic is a toxic problem, research confirms
Recycled plastic is no solution to the global problem of plastics pollution Manufacturing new goods from recycled plastic is often touted as the answer to the global problem of plastics pollution. We call this 'the circular plastic economy'. It sounds like an…
Earth Day 2023: invest in our planet by avoiding plastics
Protect the planet and improve your quality of life this Earth Day. It’s the world’s largest environmental movement and there are lots of ways you can take part in Earth Day. This year’s theme is “invest in our planet”. Whether…
PFAS, the toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in our drinking water: latest news
Here at PureH2O, we're committed to bringing you the latest news about PFAS, just one set of contaminants and impurities found in our drinking water. This past month has brought an avalanche of revelations about PFAS, toxic 'forever chemicals' that are…
5 Steps to a Spookily Sustainable Hallowe’en
Forgo environmental frights and enjoy a sustainable Hallowe'en in 5 easy steps: 1. Eat brains: Avoid food waste this Hallowe'en by roasting the flesh of your pumpkin or using it to make soup (don’t forget to use pure water for the…
Obesity worsened by plastic, pesticides & PFAOS in drinking water
This blog post explores the surprising link between drinking water and obesity. Read on for details of how to protect your health from a major source of obesogens. What are ‘obesogens’ and how do they get into our bodies? Obesogens…
UK rivers suffer costly effects of industrial, agricultural and domestic waste.
£78m to make just 2 rivers safe for wild swimming, as water companies discharge raw sewage into rivers more frequently. [Updated 30.06.22 with a new water pollution fact sheet available for download - scroll to the end.] In this blog…
Zero Service Waste: fight plastic pollution with PureH2O Ltd
A customer service announcement introducing Zero Service Waste, from Roger Wiltshire, founder and Managing Director of PureH2O Ltd Our History: Improving Health & Reducing Plastic Pollution When I founded PureH2O Ltd with my father 28 years ago our vision was…
Water Shortages: Existential Threat or Problem Solved?
With dire warnings about water shortages in the UK, we draw on the expertise of Roger Wiltshire, M.D. of PureH2O Ltd and PureH2O Global Water Treatment to examine the options for preventing water crisis. Within a generation, the UK will…
Cocaine in River Thames Highlights Water Pollution Concerns
As Londoners’ addiction to cocaine rises, water quality decreases and wildlife feels the effects. But what are the implications for human health? A new study from King’s College London reveals that high concentrations of the class A drug cocaine contaminate…
Plastic found in human digestive system for first time
9 different types of plastic found in human stools, a new study reveals. In the first study of its kind, researchers found plastic particles in the stools of study participants living in Europe, Japan and Russia. 9 out of the…
Organic September: PureH2O is the equivalent of organic food.
Organic September: celebrating good food and pure water. Updated 03.09.21 for Organic September 2021, the Soil Association reports that: "in the face of climate change, diet related ill-health and widespread decline in wildlife, the need to change our food systems…
Pure water is the environmentally friendly option
PureH2O pure water is the sustainable, zero waste, environmentally friendly choice of drinking water. You can avoid single use plastic bottles without compromising on taste, quality or convenience! Taste Many people avoid tap water because they don’t like the way…