Category Archives: water purification

Oh No, It’s Raining Again

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Pam Lazos

In approximately 1811-1812, Philadelphia laid its first collection system pipes and they were made of wood! As the City grew, the Philadelphia Water Department must have realized that wood wasn’t going to cut it, i.e., it wouldn’t be too long-lasting, … Continue reading →

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We Built a Wall

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Pam Lazos

My sister and her husband have started a new business.  I’ll let her explain: We Built a Wall….  Not all walls are built to keep things in our out.  For years now I have wanted a green wall. Also for … Continue reading →

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Amigos por Agua

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Pam Lazos

  Amigos por Agua Imagine what it would be like to have running water for the first time in your life.  The feeling of sheer joy and exhilaration.  That’s exactly what these kids, residents of Chinandega, Nicaragua are feeling.   … Continue reading →

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Rounded Up, But Definitely Not Ready

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Pam Lazos

  Rounded Up, But Definitely Not Ready The first verdict came in August 2018 when a San Francisco jury told Monsanto that it had to pay $289 million in damages to a Dewayne Johnson who developed non-Hodgkins lymphoma after years … Continue reading →

Posted in agriculture, air, biocides, ecosystems, endocrine disruptor, environment, environmental conservation, environmental effects, food, Glyphosate, herbicides, organic farming, pesticides, Sustainability, Uncategorized, water, water purification | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 31 Comments

WATWB — A Rose By Any Other Name…

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Pam Lazos

A Rose By Any Other Name… As the Bard reminds us, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” but what could be sweeter than the inspiration that accompanies the aroma?  At the University of Texas at Austin, … Continue reading →

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