"Lithium in drinking water lowers suicide rate: studyMonday, May 04, 2009LONDON, May 1 (UPI) -- Japanese researchers say low levels of lithium found naturally in some water systems may help prevent suicides.A study at Oita University in Japan, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found natural lithium levels ranging from 0.7 micrograms to 59 micrograms per liter in 18 communities in southern Japan, The (London) Daily Telegraph reported Friday.Researchers found the suicide rate... Read Full Story

Below is an article from Water Technology Magazine. Please read about how a pandemic could affect your water."DENVER — People can’t catch the so-called swine flu (H1N1 virus) from drinking properly disinfected tap water, even disinfected water originally drawn from a water source that had been in contact with infected people or animals, says the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the international association for water utility professionals.In any event, in response to the possibi... Read Full Story

The below is an article from Water Technology Magazine. This is a colossal waste of water and what is not even mentioned is the amount of (air and water polluting) fertilizers and insecticides that will be used to grow the biofuel crops."ST. PAUL, MN —Scientists from the University of Minnesota are reporting that production of bioethanol — often regarded as a clean-burning energy source of the future — may consume up to three times more water than previously thought.“Water Embodied in B... Read Full Story

I found an interesting website today at www.infrastructurereportcard.org/There are two reasons to worry about water quality. The first is municipal water. The second is well water.On the municipal water side, I would like to point out something that is not really related to drinking water. It is called the Tapan Zee bridge over the Hudson River, and to me it is one of the most frightening structures in the United States. 136,000 cars cross this bridge every day, and it doesn't take a ... Read Full Story

I have had many requests for clear (see through) whole house cartridge filter housings. I don't use them and this is why: they cost more and usually accomplish nothing except cause my customers to waste time and money.My main dislike for clear plastic compared to regular plastic is that clear plastic housings are generally more prone to breaking, especially if I accidentally drop the housing while changing the filter. Another dislike is that I find my customers changing cartridges much mo... Read Full Story

If you are a Neves Plumbing customer, watch for a valuable coupon from Clean Water Man, Inc. Ted Mullen, President of Clean Water Man, Inc. is happy to announce partnering with Neves Plumbing."Clean Water Man will provide expert water testing and water system design services and Neves Plumbing will provide qualified licensed technicians for installations" Mr. Mullen said, "and after the installation, Clean Water Man will continue to provide yearly and warranty services."Ne... Read Full Story

The question is whether to just sell or to actually HELP the customer.Today there was an interesting problem. The symptom was typical, but the cause was one that is missed by many water treatment dealers. I had plenty of time to do a full survey of the water system with tests and observations. There was a definite odor in the water, but as with any water issue, I always ask myself, is this a permanent problem coming from the well or is this a temporary problem caused by something else.Now, yo... Read Full Story

If you are in Fairfield or Litchfield Counties in Connecticut or Westchester, Putnam, or Dutchess Counties in New York, please email me at tedmullen@hotmail.com for a free water test. I have over a decade of water treatment experience and would be happy to serve you. Read Full Story

There are still a few of us out here - technicians who won't sell you something unless you need it. Let me tell you about my father. He owned a gas station and repair shop in Wilton, CT. Frequently, customers would come in looking for a second opinion on a repair. At least half the time, the repair that was proposed by another shop was more than needed or warranted by the value of the car. My father had a deserved reputation as an honest repair shop owner, and he could have had lots ... Read Full Story

Untreated hard water promotes a buildup of precipitated stone on hot surfaces such as the inside of your water heater. This buildup acts as an insulator and slows the water heating process, wasting energy. A water softener or a scale prevention system will prevent this build up and save you between 15 and 20% of the energy used to heat water.Also think about how much sooner your fixtures and appliances wear out (about 25% faster) when using untreated hard water in your home. It takes material... Read Full Story