bottled water
Coverage of bottled water in the Nexus archive.
- With more dangerous heat on the way, Covenant House California needs bottled water donations now
Covenant House California is urgently seeking bottled water donations as Southern California braces for dangerous heat. Nonprofit organizations in the region are in need of water supplies to address the upcoming heatwave.
- Water outage at UK’s Gatwick Airport leaves toilets out of order, restaurants closed
A water outage at Gatwick Airport in the UK has caused toilets to be out of order and restaurants to close. The airport provided bottled water, but some passengers disputed this solution.
- Gatwick Airport suffers water outage as passengers unable to flush toilets or fill up bottles
Gatwick Airport experienced a water outage, leaving passengers unable to flush toilets or fill water bottles. The incident disrupted basic facilities for travelers at the airport.
- South East Water facing new £30.5m penalty for multiple failures
South East Water is facing a £30.5m penalty for multiple failures. Staff from the company handed out bottled water at a station in Maidstone on 13 January.
- Chinese tech cuts desalination cost; light plane crash dilemma: SCMP’s 7 highlights
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.
- Urgent warning as outbreak of deadly disease hits water system of crowded LA neighborhood
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 tech makes desalinating seawater cheaper than producing bottled water
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.
- Helping Venezuela: Miami Beach opens 4 new aid drop-off locations
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.
- Waterborne disease prevention: bottled water to be tested
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 Next Inflation Headache
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 forced to queue for bottled water in 32C temperatures after 8,000 homes left without supply - as reservoirs hit 'critical' level
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 pitcher filters out the gross stuff your tap water may be hiding
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.