James Smith is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Virginia and also the founder of PureMadi. In this interview he talks about the unique properties ...

Two US students from Penn State University have developed an affordable ceramic water filtration system for Africa’s Sub-Saharan countries. The system is based on a ...

A ceramic filter refers to a versatile filter that use natural media to decontaminate air or to remove sediments from potable water. Ceramic water filters majorly consist of a ceramic filter candle, ...

Every year, 3.4 million people die from lack of access to fresh water globally. In East Africa, daily routines include women venturing miles to secure fresh water, and bearing the heavy weight of ...

In the rural town of Longido in Tanzania, water is in short supply, and all too frequently contaminated. Canadian environmental engineer Robbie Venis spent his summer working with local researchers to ...

A Meteghan River, N.S., potter is part of an international group that provides simple ceramic water filter technology to countries where water-borne diseases are problems. Kai Morrill helped found ...

A home water filtration system is a device or set of devices that helps remove harmful chemicals and germs from the water in your home. Depending on the type of filter, it can improve the safety, ...

HOW DO WATER FILTERS WORK? Water filters essentially block or capture bacteria, debris such as sand and dirt, and pollutants like parasites and metals. It’s why they’re recommended by authorities if ...

We ran our tap water through all the top water filters. Here are the best pitchers to clean your drinking supply. If you're drinking unfiltered tap water, there's a good chance it's tainted with ...

Which under-sink water filters are best? More people are concerned about the quality of their drinking water than ever before. Many buy bottled water, but more and more people concerned about the ...

If you’re like a majority of Americans, the water from your household tap travels through miles of aquifers, pipes, and treatment systems before landing in your glass. One of the easiest ways to boost ...