water quality standards testing
i have a natural spring at home with very clean water, how can i sell it?

I have a natural spring at home (UK) producing a substantial amount of pure water. This water has been tested and is shown to be a very high quality and meets and exceeds all minimum standards as set by the government. I could therfore sell it immediately without any further treatment. I do not know where to start because I have the room and perhaps the money for a bottling plant, but wonder if I can sell to a third party who could collect the water and bottle it off site?? Please help… Thanks

I would think it would need to be bottled at a site near the source, otherwise getting it elsewhere would be a big hindrance with the added need for transportation of the water.

I doubt that you can take this task on yourself though.

Perhaps get in contact with some bottling companies and see if any of them are interested.

water quality standards testing

What Exactly Is Water Quality?

We hear the term a lot. And not only do we hear the term a lot, we also know that the term is important; it’s essential for our families and for our lifestyles.

That term is water quality. But what, in fact, does it really mean, and how is it achieved?

The U. S. Geological Survey USGS) has a range of resources regarding one of our most important resources. One of those resources is “A Primer on Water Quality.” The USGS can then be our guide for helping us understand what water quality means and how it is achieved or measured.

First, the USGS says water quality is determined by “measur[ing] and analyz[ing] characteristics of the water such as temperature, dissolved mineral content and number of bacteria.” The results are then measured against standards and guidelines. The measurements will then determine whether or not the water tested is suitable for a particular use.

So for example, water quality for drinking might be different than water quality for recreational purposes. Ingesting water is much different than swimming or boating in it. That’s why water quality tests are associated with its particular or intended use.

Second, and perhaps most important, the USGS reports that public water suppliers are required to supply water quality data on an annual basis. In addition, state agencies that focus on health and the environment are also good resources for water quality issues.

So while the term gets thrown around a lot and sometimes without any context or background information, it’s good to know that water quality is a definable term. And, it’s good to know that we, the public, have recourse in finding out water quality issues in our specific locations.

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how to troubleshoot air quality problems in your home?

I’m trying to find out how to improve the air quality in my home

“Air Quality” can be a pretty broad item to define. My original answer was too long, so I’m trimming it down – my apologies if it seems terse, or not enough details – there’s a lot of info to cover.

Add/change your furnace filter to a HEPA filter (it will require changing more often)

Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter on it

Use ‘dust trapping’ tools, like the Swiffer product line, or attachments on your vacuum to do regular dusting.
Items that absolutely must be blown out with air, should be done outside.

For those that do not have a central air system, purchasing one or more air filtration units will help. Ionization filters CAN cause problems with computers or other sensitive electronics, and they will leave a black residue on the walls, especially near electrical outlets, which will have to be wiped off. Ionization purifiers cost less in the long run to operate – but with more and more things that have complex electronics inside them it may be necessary to stick with filtration units – again, use HEPA filters whenever possible.

Steam cleaning your central air system’s ducts can remove the dust, AND help kill any germs hiding in there.

Avoid using candles, incense, and wood or gas burning fireplaces on a regular basis. They’re fine for special occasions, just don’t use them everyday – they do add smoke particulates as well as a small amount of carbon monoxide to the air.

ANYTHING that has an open flame creates carbon monoxide. This includes candles, gas appliances, kerosene heaters, oil lamps, and of course, things that use engines, like a generator. Portable electric generators, and kerosene heaters put out a LOT of carbon monoxide, and these items CAN be deadly. You cannot smell carbon monoxide, so it is important to have monitors/alarms in place.

NEVER use a generator inside an enclosed space.

All mobile home manufacturers that I am familiar with will VOID your home’s warranty, if they discover you are using a kerosene heater. Kerosene heaters put out carbon monoxide, AND add moisture to the air, which can lead to other long term problems such as mold.

IF you have a gas water heater, a gas/wood burning fireplace, there should be a fresh air supply to those units, bringing air in from an area outside the living space. Many new gas central air furnaces will bring combustible air down from the attic space. The purpose of bringing in the ‘fresh’ air to the appliance is a safety factor, it brings in fresh oxygen for the unit to burn, as opposed to taking it out of the air you breathe in the living space. This technology has been adopted in many areas as part of the building codes, but older homes often do not have them.

As for Radon – Radon gas is naturally occurring in any kind of underground space. The best and simplest solution is to exchange the air on a regular basis. This can be done with a fresh air intake similar to those found on central air furnaces, or those supplying gas appliances, and fire places. You need an ‘exchange’ of air, bring fresh air in, old air out. In large factories, this is done with heat exchangers, to help minimize temperature differences between the outside and inside air. Another option is to bring air down from the attic space, like the modern furnace units do, and vent the old air to the outside. This method is a good choice if you live in a cold climate area.

Exchanging the air in the basement has an added benefit, in that it also helps reduce the moisture there, which, in turn helps eliminate, or at least slow down, mold growth. Mold thrives on moisture – the more moisture there is, the faster it will spread.
If your basement walls are always damp, check into ways to help stop water penetration, or condensation. Sometimes this is as simple as painting the walls with a moisture blocking paint, or as complex as excavating around the foundation to repair/install drainage, or sealers. At the very least, add a dehumidifier to the basement to help reduce the moisture content in the basement’s air.
Pipes and ducts that tend to collect condensation (cold water lines, or central air ducts when running the air conditioner) should be insulated and wrapped with a moisture barrier to help prevent condensation. Any leaks, even slow drips, should be repaired as soon as possible.

You may want to consider using pillow and mattress covers on your beds too, such as those used by asthmatics, to prevent dust build up in them, dead skin cells, and even dust mites. I know this is a simple step that helps asthmatics sleep better.

I’m sure there are some things I’ve missed here, or situations which could call for particular solutions, but this should give you a good point from which to start looking at your home’s air quality.

Good Luck

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