bottled water

Chinese technology has made desalinating seawater cheaper than producing bottled water, offering a potential breakthrough in water treatment. The article highlights this advancement as part of SCMP’s weekly news highlights.

A deadly disease outbreak has been reported in the water system of a crowded Los Angeles neighborhood. Bottled water is being distributed to residents via trucks providing free supplies.

Chinese researchers have developed a new photothermal material that enables seawater desalination with zero utility energy costs, achieving year-long stability. The innovation involves weaving nanoparticles into a 3D photothermal evaporation material, making desalination cheaper than producing bottled water.

Miami Beach Fire Rescue will accept disaster relief donations at four fire stations for Venezuela until July 2, excluding clothing and linens. Accepted items include tarps, tents, bottled water, and hygiene products. The Global Empowerment Mission will transport the donations to a warehouse in Doral.

The government is testing bottled water to prevent waterborne diseases, and unhygienic wayside food joints will be closed. Eight cases of shigellosis have been reported in Kerala.

Higher costs for plastics used everywhere are becoming a new inflation concern. Bottled water for sale at a Costco store in Burbank, California, is highlighted as an example.

Families are forced to queue for bottled water in 32C temperatures as 8,000 homes lose water supply due to reservoirs reaching 'critical' levels. The crisis highlights severe water shortages impacting households and public resources.

This article discusses a water pitcher filter designed to remove impurities from tap water, offering an alternative to bottled water. The device aims to provide cleaner drinking water by eliminating contaminants that may be present in municipal supplies.