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Chromium-6: A Hidden Danger in our Drinking Water

Chromium-6: A Hidden Danger in our Drinking Water

It is known as the ‘new asbestos’ and is increasingly in the news: chromium-6, a toxic metal that is dangerous to health, is present in our drinking water. “Chromium-6 may...

Chromium-6: A Hidden Danger in our Drinking Water

It is known as the ‘new asbestos’ and is increasingly in the news: chromium-6, a toxic metal that is dangerous to health, is present in our drinking water. “Chromium-6 may...

Is bottled water really better than tap water?

Is bottled water really better than tap water?

Tap water in the Netherlands is one of the best in the world. Regardless of this, we drink 400 million liters of bottled water each year. Bottled water is more...

Is bottled water really better than tap water?

Tap water in the Netherlands is one of the best in the world. Regardless of this, we drink 400 million liters of bottled water each year. Bottled water is more...

How Citizens Stopped Drinking Water Fluoridatio...

Our drinking water naturally contains small amounts of fluoride. In the middle of the last century, municipalities added extra fluoride to the water to protect teeth. Rebellious citizens managed to...

How Citizens Stopped Drinking Water Fluoridatio...

Our drinking water naturally contains small amounts of fluoride. In the middle of the last century, municipalities added extra fluoride to the water to protect teeth. Rebellious citizens managed to...

Lead lawsuits in the Netherlands – Fighting for...

Since the Netherlands’ Health Council announced in 2019 that around 200,000 homes still have toxic lead water pipes, lawsuits against landlords have been pouring in. Meanwhile, the material is disappearing...

Lead lawsuits in the Netherlands – Fighting for...

Since the Netherlands’ Health Council announced in 2019 that around 200,000 homes still have toxic lead water pipes, lawsuits against landlords have been pouring in. Meanwhile, the material is disappearing...

Limescale in our Drinking Water: A Necessary Evil

Removing limescale is a recurring cleaning job. Every month we spend hours keeping our showers, coffee makers and kettles free from limescale. The internet is brimming with unusual tips for...

Limescale in our Drinking Water: A Necessary Evil

Removing limescale is a recurring cleaning job. Every month we spend hours keeping our showers, coffee makers and kettles free from limescale. The internet is brimming with unusual tips for...

How groundwater is purified into drinking water

To purify ground water and make it safe to drink, it is put through a long and technical cleaning process. This process is necessary because drinking water sources are becoming...

How groundwater is purified into drinking water

To purify ground water and make it safe to drink, it is put through a long and technical cleaning process. This process is necessary because drinking water sources are becoming...