Nicole Hancock
Indigenous community hosts full moon ceremony ...

Kristen Villebrun and Wendy Bush hoped they wouldn't have to pray for Chedoke Creek, but four years after they first raised alarm about the water's condition, they were part of an Indigenous full moon ceremony to do just that. About 50 people showed up near Princess Point on the dark and frigid Monday evening for the monthly ceremony, which was particularly special as it focused on Chedoke Creek. The body of water that runs into Cootes Paradise had about 24 billion litres of sewage and storm water runoff leak into it due to a gate being left open.

Indigenous community hosts full moon ceremony to heal Chedoke Creek

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Gatorade to Release Unflavored Water in Early 2024 — with Bottles Made of 100 Percent Recycled Plastic

Gatorade to Release Unflavored Water in Early 2024 — with Bottles Made of 100 Percent Recycled Plastic

The product, set to be known as "Gatorade Water," will be "purified with a seven-step, enhanced filtration process," the company said. Gatorade is unveiling an upcoming drink option. Earlier this week, the beverage company announced that it will be releasing an unflavored water product, set to be known as "Gatorade Water," in early 2024. Described as being "electrolyte infused for a refreshing and crisp taste," Gatorade Water will be "purified with a seven-step, enhanced filtration process," and will "contain 65mg to 90mg of sodium (electrolytes) per bottle, with zero calories, carbohydrates, or protein," per the company.

Road salt impacts groundwater year-round

Road salt impacts groundwater year-round

To reduce hazardous winter driving conditions, highway departments turn to salt de-icers. Does road salt affect groundwater? If so, is there a lasting impact that can be measured? The Delaware Geological Survey is taking an in-depth look at groundwater quality. Rachel McQuiggan, a researcher at the University of Delaware, is monitoring storm water and groundwater at infiltration basins — large, shallow roadside pools that allow water to infiltrate the groundwater.

Greater Sudbury drinking water still salty in annual report

Greater Sudbury drinking water still salty in annual report

Once salt permeates a drinking water system, it tends to remain there unless treated by a cost-prohibitively expensive system which also robs drinking water of healthy minerals. So describes City of Greater Sudbury water treatment manager Julie Friel while reflecting on the city’s latest annual water quality report, released earlier this week. 

Sparkling Water Market is Anticipated to Reach a valuation of USD 69.15 Bn by 2028 at 12.48% CAGR - Exclusive Report by Brandessence Market Research

Sparkling Water Market is Anticipated to Reach a valuation of USD 69.15 Bn by 2028 at 12.48% CAGR - Exclusive Report by Brandessence Market Research

Sparkling water, also known as carbonated water, is enriched with minerals such as magnesium, sodium, and calcium and hence offers a wide array of health benefits. It does not contain any form of sugar additive unlike other beverages. The regulation consumption of sparkling water relieves constipation, improves digestion, enhances swallowing ability while reducing the risk of heart diseases.

Lansdowne residents warned of sodium in water

Lansdowne residents warned of sodium in water

A notice was dropped in mailboxes and shared online for residents of Lansdowne recently about elevated sodium levels in the drinking water. The notice from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit stated that the medical officer of health had instructed them to inform residents of the test results. A sample taken on Jan. 13 revealed the sodium at 58.4 mg/l, and a repeat sample taken on Jan. 18 has shown a sodium level of 70.8 mg/l. Any level of sodium above 20 milligrams per litre must be reported to the medical officer of health, stated the notice.

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