Tap’dNY is honest-to-goodness New York City tap water. It doesn’t come from French springs, Arctic glaciers, tropical islands, or Alpine peaks. It’s NYC tap water, just like Mom used to serve. picked by suckersklub 1 year ago

We all know that water is good for us, but often the reasons are a little fuzzy. And even if we know why we should drink water, it's not a habit that many people form. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

A German study of commercially-available bottled water found contamination by chemicals that mimic natural sex hormones. When the researchers raised snails in the water, they bred with extreme rapidity — a warning sign that the chemicals were active. Contamination levels were twice as high in brands packaged in plastic instead of glass, suggesting that plastic was the culprit. picked by cactushair 8 months ago

Water shortages in the southern city of Aden are already fueling violence. One person was shot dead and three were wounded, two of them police, during water protests on Aug. 24.

*This is about water, something we take for granted every day. picked by kakana 3 months ago

V Water - there's something in the water . A wicked animation advertisement for water. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

An Australian town pulled all bottled water from its shelves Saturday and replaced it with refillable bottles in what is believed to be a world-first ban. picked by topofall 2 months ago

"This simple experiment seemed to confirm that most people cannot tell the difference between tap water and bottled water. Yet they buy it anyway - and in enormous quantities." picked by videoguy 3 years ago

Until yesterday the town of Bundanoon (population 2,500) was best known as the host of Australia’s version of the Highland Games. Now it has become the world’s first place to ban bottled water. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

More than a billion people lack access to clean water, and 2.5 billion are without water for sanitation, with 80 percent of all disease borne by dirty water. picked by kakana 8 months ago

NASA's Phoenix lander may have captured the first images of liquid water on Mars - droplets that apparently splashed onto the spacecraft's leg during landing, according to some members of the Phoenix team. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Water has been found conclusively for the first time inside ancient moon samples brought back by Apollo astronauts. The discovery may force scientists to rethink the lunar past and future, although uncertainty remains about how much water exists and whether future explorers could extract it. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Subtitled 'Water shortages are a growing problem, but not for the reasons most people think', this article in The Economist of 11th April 2009, was an eye-opener. Not telling us how we have less water, but rather how we use (and abuse?) it. Very interesting statistics about water usage! picked by rambler 8 months ago

And you thought bottled water was silly? picked by camro77 3 years ago

Scientists have long marveled over counter-intuitive properties that set water apart from other solids and liquids commonly found in nature. That is why Pablo Debenedetti and collaborators were surprised to find a highly simplified model molecule that behaves in much the same way as water, a discovery that upends long-held beliefs about what makes water so special. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Water is present on Mars today, but it is entirely bound up in ice because the surface is too cold for liquid water.

But evidence has been mounting that shows water once flowed across the Martian surface, potentially supporting life. While water does not mean there was life, it's a key prerequisite. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

We have all been bombarded with orders to drink more water every day or we could become dehydrated and if we don’t, oh no please help us, something terrible is going to happen, like we’re going to shrivel up and die. picked by catalyst 3 years ago

Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, say researchers.

Tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers, UK nutritionists found. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

If you or I bottled tap water and started selling it on the street for a buck a pop, that would be a crime. When the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks does it, it's called a public awareness campaign. picked by WordsnCollision 2 years ago

Hyotan Kara Mizu is a new brand of Japanese mineral water that sets itself apart through its appealing packaging. The reuseable bottles come in 20 different designs and the curvaceous, organic shape is meant to resemble a gourd - the traditional Japanese canteen. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

(hilarious craigslist entry)
Our local water park is opening this weekend, so I'm posting in honor of this small town's most exciting annual event. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago