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Despite the US having one of the safest water supplies in the world, water quality varies by state. The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 regulates public drinking water, and the EPA sets limits on contaminants. However, health-related violations still occur. Here's a breakdown of the states with the best drinking water, based on data from the EPA's Enforcement and Compliance History Online (2019-2023):Top 5 States with the Best Drinking Water:Hawaii: With only 1.43 violations per 100,000 people, Hawaii has the best drinking water in the US.New Jersey: New Jersey has a low rate of 1.53 violations per 100,000 people.Massachusetts:...

Bottled water is often marketed as a convenient, healthier alternative to tap water. However, the reality is that this convenience comes with significant financial, environmental, and ethical costs. Let's delve into why bottled water might not be the best choice for you and the planet.1. The High Cost of ConvenienceBottled water is astonishingly more expensive than tap water. A column in Business Insider highlighted that two-thirds of the bottled water sold in the U.S. comes in individual 16.9-ounce bottles, translating to roughly $7.50 per gallon. This makes bottled water approximately 2,000 times more expensive than tap water. G.E. Miller from...

With the right Watermaker, the ocean becomes an almost immeasurable supply of fresh and clean drinking water to keep you hydrated during your offshore sailing adventures.Many sailors do spend a lot of their time and money on various parts of the sailboat including the sails, engine, electronics, and generators especially when preparing for long-distance voyages. While there's absolutely nothing wrong with this, they often overlook one crucial part of general human survival: having an ample supply of fresh drinking water.Whether you have freshwater drinking tanks on your sailboat or planning to cruise in areas where you can easily access clean...

So-called “forever chemicals” have been found in 45% of the nation’s tap water, according to a recent government study, but is your tap water affected? What are PFAS? PFAS is an umbrella term for thousands of chemicals that are used to make nonstick pans, food packaging, fire-fighting foams, to-go boxes, furniture, rugs, clothing and more. The chemicals are so ubiquitous it would be nearly impossible for most Americans to rid their home of them. The chemicals are both extremely common and potentially dangerous. Described as “forever chemicals” because they don’t degrade naturally in the environment, PFAS have been linked to...

Oneka Technologies is tackling water scarcity by harnessing the power of waves — turning ocean water into freshwater that can be used by the coastal communities that need it most.Water scarcity is one of the greatest threats we face, as 1.1 billion people around the world do not have access to clean water, and more than 2.7 billion experience water scarcity for at least one month of the year.The Council on Foreign Relations considers increasing water scarcity a major risk to human health and development with worrying geo-political consequences. As temperatures rise, worsening water stress could drive tensions between nations...