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  • Time to start worrying about microplastics in our farming fields?

    Microplastics in our oceans and their impact on marine and human life are an environmental problem of global proportions, says Bluewater, a world leader in residential water purification. But in response to new research from Norway, Bluewater warns that microplastics are now also being found in sewage sludge used to fertilize soils for growing food for human consumption.

  • Bluewater water purifiers debut at PWQA in Los Angeles

    Sweden's Bluewater, which manufacturers and commercializes innovative second-generation water purifiers, successfully debuted its full range of water purifiers at the PWQA trade show in Los Angeles, California, where the education theme developed around "Doing it right" when it comes to improving water and doing better business.

  • New study shows drinking water may help tackle obesity

    As the world marks World Obesity Day on Tuesday, a new study by the World Obesity Federation says that up to 268 million children aged 5 - 17 may be overweight by 2025, with as many as 98 million falling into the obese category. But drinking water could help them battle putting on the pounds and kilos, according to another recent study.

  • Germany to face EU court over water pollution and nitrates

    The European Commission is taking Germany to the EU Court of Justice for failing to take stronger measures to combat water pollution caused by nitrates, which are essential for plants to grow and therefore widely used as fertilizers. However, excess levels can cause severe water pollution, with consequences for people's health, the economy and the environment.

  • Bluewater Nominated for KBIS 2016 'Best Of Show' Award

    Sweden's Bluewater, a global residential water purifier brand, has been honored by being nominated for a 'Best in Show' award at the Kitchen and Bathrooms Show in Las Vegas, January 19 - 21. It's the first time Bluewater has participated at KBIS and the company will showcase its patented second-generation residential water purifiers in the Las Vegas Convention center North Hall on Booth N1475.

  • Americans Increasingly Concerned About What's In Their Drinking Water

    American consumers are more worried than ever about their tap drinking water and are resorting increasingly to drinking more bottled water and home filtration devices, says a new survey by the U.S. Water Quality Association, WQA. Commenting, Bluewater Managing Director Niclas Wullt says consumers globally should consider taking increased responsibility themselves for their own water safety.

  • Dry summer ahead looms in California

    ​Californians are facing the prospects of a dry summer as the water-short US state readies itself for a water crackdown, which means kids may have a tough time finding lawn sprinklers to play in.