<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>waters</title><description>waters</description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/blog</link><item><title>WatersNZ have gone to the dogs with a Massive X-Mas Sale</title><description><![CDATA[Who Let The Dogs Out??? We have gone to the dogs with our X-Mas Sale Specials, %25 OFF EVERYTHING, FREIGHT FREE. And some great Gift ideas for you, your family and your pets. One week only, Ends 31- Dec -17Plus our popular Ace Bio 500 is one a one time special offer and includes a Free: Waters Shower therapy set:And have a great X-Mas form all the team at Waters Co NZ<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_59b162f7160c48e88217307f2268b471%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_649%2Ch_257/62035c_59b162f7160c48e88217307f2268b471%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/12/21/WatersNZ-have-gone-to-the-dogs-with-a-Massive-X-Mas-Sale</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/12/21/WatersNZ-have-gone-to-the-dogs-with-a-Massive-X-Mas-Sale</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 08:56:37 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Who Let The Dogs Out??? We have gone to the dogs with our X-Mas Sale Specials, %25 OFF EVERYTHING, FREIGHT FREE. And some great Gift ideas for you, your family and your pets. One week only, Ends 31- Dec -17</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_59b162f7160c48e88217307f2268b471~mv2.jpg"/><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_48b31fc2854a483e8bece6abe2486938~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_ac70ce07461c4db9badd27fa3f08cea2~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_7b5e555f985a4f5892f09289aac6292c~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_cc5c3b7e52d549b7bc05d8dc79b77cfe~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_8df70556423c41e7860d116e62d1aaab~mv2.jpg"/></div><div><div>Plus our popular</div> Ace Bio 500is one a one time special offer and includes a Free:</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sALE8hsIla0"/><div> Waters Shower therapyset:</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ryl9HmHcTGQ"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_97b7a9eb3f0743578f59c741e9e80d4d~mv2_d_1300_1300_s_2.png"/><div>And have a great X-Mas form all the team at Waters Co NZ</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Waters Ace Bio Giveaway</title><description><![CDATA[Grab our SPECIAL OFFER : Our new Ace Bio + now comes with 2 exclusive BIO Ceramic black cups and a 3 week Water for life detox chart. 20% OFF and Freight Free, Offer Ends 1 December 17 or while stocks last. SEE OFFER><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_f629f28f7f24488db8ab8353dd0f8e71%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/11/29/Waters-Ace-Bio-Giveaway</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/11/29/Waters-Ace-Bio-Giveaway</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 04:12:30 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Grab our SPECIAL OFFER : Our new Ace Bio + now comes with 2 exclusive BIO Ceramic black cups and a 3 week Water for life detox chart. 20% OFF and Freight Free, </div><div>Offer Ends 1 December 17 or while stocks last. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_f629f28f7f24488db8ab8353dd0f8e71~mv2.png"/><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_a59a3cac3f39475f8a2dbc53f7b3f850~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_c9b7f42ba6f247e2aec6eb46a010e0ff~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_3b0eae3ac9324c5e9d110cf74d30255a~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_b4a80f6a345a45f38c0347782e58a3ee~mv2.jpg"/></div><div><a href="https://www.waters.co.nz/acebioplus">SEE OFFER&gt;</a></div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_c98d895c2c174ad2b5c88c4f1230fa18~mv2.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Summer Citrus Energy Infusion</title><description><![CDATA[This Summer Citrus Energy Infusion is a great way to give yourself a natural energy boost & cool off during the warmer months!Nutrition Information Serves: 8 Serving size: 8 ounces Calories: 17 Fat: 0.2 Carbohydrates: 4 Sugar: 3.1 Sodium: 0.4 Fiber: 1 Protein: 0.3 Ingredients 8 cups water & ice 2 cups strawberries, cut in half ½ orange, sliced 10 mint leaves Instructions Slice half an orange & place in the bottom of a half gallon pitcher. Cut up strawberries and put on top of oranges. Add mint<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_c1bb1eed6f2e403cb7b81253288dbc60%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_550%2Ch_628/10dd09_c1bb1eed6f2e403cb7b81253288dbc60%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/11/20/Summer-Citrus-Energy-Infusion</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/11/20/Summer-Citrus-Energy-Infusion</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:12:05 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_c1bb1eed6f2e403cb7b81253288dbc60~mv2.jpg"/><div>This Summer Citrus Energy Infusion is a great way to give yourself a natural energy boost &amp; cool off during the warmer months!</div><div>Nutrition Information</div><div>Serves: 8</div><div>Serving size: 8 ouncesCalories: 17</div><div>Fat: 0.2Carbohydrates: 4Sugar: 3.1Sodium: 0.4Fiber: 1Protein: 0.3</div><div>Ingredients</div><div>8 cups water &amp; ice2 cups strawberries, cut in half½ orange, sliced10 mint leaves</div><div>Instructions</div><div>Slice half an orange &amp; place in the bottom of a half gallon pitcher.Cut up strawberries and put on top of oranges.Add mint leaves, rub gently to help release their flavor.Add ice &amp; fill with filtered water.</div><div>Ideal water filter:</div><div>We have an extensive range of water filters for your every need. Our personal and portable filters are ideal for everyday water filtration.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_4e7b423a49774c1c9b8a3ee26cf497ac~mv2.jpg"/><div>ACE BIO PLUS JUG</div><div>The AceBIO uses a combination of filtration technologies to give the you best all-round quality.Providing safe drinking water. Our patented 10 stage system include: Pre-filter membrane, activated silver ionised carbon, ion exchange resin, coral minerals, silica, bio ceramic, far infrared, magnets and other patented filter medium.</div><div>LEARN MORE &gt;</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_66d3e9eb4c7a4fee95868a47d47435be~mv2_d_2717_2796_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>ACE BIO 500</div><div>The BIO 500 uses a combination of filtration technologies to give the you best all-round quality. Providing safe drinking water. Our patented 13 stage system include: Pre-filter membrane, activated silver ionised carbon, ion exchange resin, coral minerals, silica, bio ceramic, far infrared, magnets and other patented filter medium. Now with up to 99% fluoride removal. Unlike competitor products we only use natural ion exchange cation resin for fluoride removal.</div><div>LEARN MORE&gt;</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_0a5ca094c7a441a2bcb5f2e5688662ee~mv2.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Why We Need  a Plastic Deposit Refund System</title><description><![CDATA[One of the most common objects we all see every day now – whether on land, the coastline or at sea - are discarded plastic bottles. The statistics are truly staggering - 700,000 plastic bottles are littered every day in the UK alone. 255 million bottles annually are not recycled. The current system is utterly failing to match the explosion of plastic use. Image from Getty ImagesThe impact this is having on the ocean has brought the plastic pollution crisis top of mind. Around eight million<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_b66827d2a8354e4dac5d6f6ee9126090%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_649%2Ch_446/62035c_b66827d2a8354e4dac5d6f6ee9126090%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/11/20/Why-We-Need-a-Plastic-Deposit-Refund-System</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/11/20/Why-We-Need-a-Plastic-Deposit-Refund-System</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:31:26 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>One of the most common objects we all see every day now – whether on land, the coastline or at sea - are discarded plastic bottles. The statistics are truly staggering - 700,000 plastic bottles are littered every day in the UK alone. 255 million bottles annually are not recycled. The current system is utterly failing to match the explosion of plastic use. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_b66827d2a8354e4dac5d6f6ee9126090~mv2.jpg"/><div>Image from Getty Images</div><div>The impact this is having on the ocean has brought the plastic pollution crisis top of mind. Around eight million tonnes of plastic makes its way to sea every year. Dropped, discarded, overlooked and escaping into the environment, it ends up on once-untouched beaches in the Pacific, in the bellies of roaming seabirds, in the deepest ocean trenches or floating next to you in the sea. Plastics are now even present in seafood sold for human consumption. </div><div>We can’t just litter pick our way out of the problem. Marine plastic pollution has sadly become an expected part of our ocean experiences. Should there be no change in our habits, it is estimated that there will soon be more plastic than fish in the ocean. </div><iframe src="//static.usrfiles.com/html/73b1bf_f5253c94bf22c95b420515b19c851e15.html"/><div>A plastic-free ocean will need progressive government policies and a plastics industry that incentivises design and systems to trap plastic in the economy rather than the environment. Governments around the world are now starting to act to stop the ocean succumbing to plastics. For example, In the UK, the 5p plastic bag charge has stopped over nine billion plastic bags from being used. But what about plastic bottles, which take 450 years to break down in the sea? They don’t biodegrade, just fragmenting over time into smaller and smaller particles lasting indefinitely in the environment and causing harm to marine life as it enters the food chain.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_dac23fa53e3d4bac8fee9d196ab59fab~mv2.jpg"/><div>Deposit refund systems (DRS) are an established and effective solution that capture and collect almost 100 per cent of plastic bottles in the recycling economy, ensuring they never enter the environment. Deposit refund systems are currently operating in multiple countries and territories with a combined population of over 200 million. I remember this system working in the UK, collecting and re-using valuable glass bottles until the 1980s but it was phased out with the introduction of cheaper, single-use plastic bottles.</div><div>Refund systems are already commonplace around the world. They can capture almost 100 per cent of plastic bottles in the recycling economy, with return rates across Europe including Germany at over 98 per cent and Norway 95 per cent. </div><div>It is estimated that a deposit refund system in the UK would help reduce the littering of plastic bottles by 85 per cent - that’s 600,000 fewer bottles on beaches, streets and fields every day and 219 million per year. There is now overwhelming public support for DRS, with almost three out of four people in favour of the measure and business leaders also giving their backing to a ‘well-designed’ DRS being established in the UK. Scotland’s recent commitment to introducing a deposit refund system is a welcome start – hopefully England, Wales and Northern Ireland will follow suit to design and implement the most effective system possible, along with the rest of the world.</div><div>This is a brilliant opportunity to show further leadership to tackle plastic pollution. This would dramatically reduce litter, increase recycling, reduce carbon emissions, while supporting communities, local authorities and the economy. If we can significantly reduce that daily 700,000 plastic bottle litter rate – and we know we can – why wouldn't we?</div><div>Original Blog: https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/why-we-need-plastic-deposit-refund-system</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Waters Massive 25% OFF all stock &amp; Freight Free</title><description><![CDATA[25% OFF EVERYTHING + FREE SHIPPING Waters New Zealand are having a Massive 25% OFF Sale :all water filters, all shower filters, all water replacement filters and all water replacement parts. Online Sale also includes everything freight free. To celebrate the opening of our new website and to help give shoppers pre-Christmas gift ideas, we are sure there will be something for everyone.Waters will be running the sale until Friday 10 November or while stock lasts.SHOP NOW ><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_6800bdca02ad4dcb9f0643c77183c658%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_649%2Ch_306/10dd09_6800bdca02ad4dcb9f0643c77183c658%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/10/27/Waters-Massive-25-OFF-all-stock-Freight-Free</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/10/27/Waters-Massive-25-OFF-all-stock-Freight-Free</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:19:37 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_6800bdca02ad4dcb9f0643c77183c658~mv2.jpg"/><div>25% OFF EVERYTHING + FREE SHIPPING </div><div>Waters New Zealand are having a Massive 25% OFF Sale :all water filters, all shower filters, all water replacement filters and all water replacement parts. Online Sale also includes everything freight free. To celebrate the opening of our new website and to help give shoppers pre-Christmas gift ideas, we are sure there will be something for everyone.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_d1273aa89caf4c99a7077ea1dbaee0a7~mv2_d_2524_1584_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_6c3a0e08fa3c4e81943bc61ffb5df0c4~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_d627dcd2e47244aea8a4c6580fe575d7~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_6f6a1feba8624793aea9da264208aae6~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_b99ee37a559646148b2ecca010f79adb~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_f730df614b7541ec9016a5ee9ddfe3c7~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_d8694f3e99a34ff2a39d9419db155736~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_9ad279e790dd4942a8504115a6923144~mv2_d_1500_1500_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_0c464588ff254ecdb231c118b654bb15~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_f6ffaed627494368bb6fd4fc915a7c1b~mv2_d_1388_1944_s_2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_2b79b0dfb7224a9eb6a33eb4a0b6ee41~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_bd2579bbb68b4ca19afc889dfa932c52~mv2_d_1500_1500_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_45980fd9381b4d738818ee7319df3677~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_ffa88b8bc6b84d8887a45db4b87354bf~mv2.jpeg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_da2831b681c146e8a46aa3d9c3357b22~mv2.jpeg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_c0d9fad720204dee9e3381d050d856e2~mv2.jpeg"/></div><div>Waters will be running the sale until Friday 10 November or while stock lasts.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_c98d895c2c174ad2b5c88c4f1230fa18~mv2.png"/><div>SHOP NOW &gt;</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Waterman Launch</title><description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce the first alkalising and energising portable filter in the world & now with the highest rate of Fluoride removal of up to 99.9%The New Waterman 600ml offers the perfect solution to a personal and portable water filter, features include: Super hydrating & alkaline Increase physical & mental performance Adds essential bio-organic trace minerals Structured & energised water Best filter life for portable filters Remove toxins, Chlorine, Fluoride, Heavy metals, Bacteria &<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/1T6dibRZKWc/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/10/27/New-Waterman-Launch</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/10/27/New-Waterman-Launch</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:30:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We are excited to announce the first alkalising and energising portable filter in the world &amp; now with the highest rate of Fluoride removal of up to 99.9%</div><div>The New Waterman 600ml offers the perfect solution to a personal and portable water filter, features include:</div><div>Super hydrating &amp; alkalineIncrease physical &amp; mental performanceAdds essential bio-organic trace mineralsStructured &amp; energised waterBest filter life for portable filtersRemove toxins, Chlorine, Fluoride, Heavy metals, Bacteria &amp; chemicals</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1T6dibRZKWc"/><div>The Waterman is easy to use. Simply fill it up, drink it down, or take it with you to immediately enjoy the benefits of fresh alkaline hydration on the go. The Waterman makes it easy to drink two litres of good water a day.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_1ba61b98b02a4c9ea37d63980654bbe4~mv2.png"/><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_0ec63056549043d989f60cfb2097915c~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_f47a410e53c5458db6eda7688c0d8b80~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_afa0c1bb26fd48668aa848a43d1ea424~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_6c3a0e08fa3c4e81943bc61ffb5df0c4~mv2.png"/></div><div>To celebrate the success of the Waterman, we are offering our customers a %30 discount off the retail price. Learn more here</div><div>https://www.waters.co.nz/waterman-promotion</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Waters technology through the years</title><description><![CDATA[We’ve been designing and manufacturing water filters and filtration systems for over 40 years. The original Ace Bio Jug, pictured below, was produced in 1977. Still with the highest quality in water filtration, this first model was very popular in the filtration of household tap water.Now days ,our designs have developed to meet the demands of modern day society, both in efficiency and design. Pictured below is our latest Ace Bio Jug model, the Ace Bio +, released earlier this year.To learn more<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_0693fdeaa04e4ca4894522cab2b976f5%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_500%2Ch_500/10dd09_0693fdeaa04e4ca4894522cab2b976f5%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/10/19/Waters-technology-through-the-years</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/10/19/Waters-technology-through-the-years</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:54:45 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We’ve been designing and manufacturing water filters and filtration systems for over 40 years. The original Ace Bio Jug, pictured below, was produced in 1977. Still with the highest quality in water filtration, this first model was very popular in the filtration of household tap water.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_0693fdeaa04e4ca4894522cab2b976f5~mv2.jpg"/><div>Now days ,our designs have developed to meet the demands of modern day society, both in efficiency and design. Pictured below is our latest Ace Bio Jug model, the Ace Bio +, released earlier this year.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_4e7b423a49774c1c9b8a3ee26cf497ac~mv2.jpg"/><div>To learn more about The Ace Bio +, please click here&gt;</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gatorade To Pay $300,000 For Using Usain Bolt Game To Teach Kids Not To Drink Water</title><description><![CDATA[In 2012, Gatorade released Bolt!, a game for the iPhone that used the fastest man alive to inspire kids to try their best, remain dedicated, and always avoid water. Some people found this problematic — including California's attorney general. On Thursday, The Gatorade Company agreed to pay a $US300,000 ($376,720) settlement for promoted misleading and disparaging statements about water.See full original<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_1134ac96f34d48f29d8fd53f39eeee7a%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/10/07/Gatorade-To-Pay-300000-For-Using-Usain-Bolt-Game-To-Teach-Kids-Not-To-Drink-Water</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/10/07/Gatorade-To-Pay-300000-For-Using-Usain-Bolt-Game-To-Teach-Kids-Not-To-Drink-Water</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2017 08:04:26 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>In 2012, Gatorade released Bolt!, a game for the iPhone that used the fastest man alive to inspire kids to try their best, remain dedicated, and always avoid water. Some people found this problematic — including California's attorney general. On Thursday, The Gatorade Company agreed to pay a $US300,000 ($376,720) settlement for promoted misleading and disparaging statements about water.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_a694bd7716c542bebe4b0e0d82211f64~mv2.gif"/><div>See full original post:</div><div><a href="https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/09/gatorade-to-pay-300000-for-using-usain-bolt-game-to-teach-kids-not-to-drink-water/">https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/09/gatorade-to-pay-300000-for-using-usain-bolt-game-to-teach-kids-not-to-drink-water/</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Winning Gold &amp; Silver in the Karate Championships</title><description><![CDATA[A big congratulation! to Bree and Alex in winning gold and silver in the karate champs last weekend. “ Thank you so much Phil at Waters for these great gifts... they will never drink tap water again…”<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_50153365b4d1411f9462a243f75c151c%7Emv2_d_1440_1258_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/09/17/Winning-Gold-Silver-in-the-Karate-Championships</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/09/17/Winning-Gold-Silver-in-the-Karate-Championships</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2017 05:01:56 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>A big congratulation! to Bree and Alex in winning gold and silver in the karate champs last weekend. “ Thank you so much Phil at Waters for these great gifts... they will never drink tap water again…”</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_50153365b4d1411f9462a243f75c151c~mv2_d_1440_1258_s_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Drinking water repeatedly contaminated with pathogens in rural NSW towns</title><description><![CDATA[NSW Health documents obtained by the ABC reveal areas where deadly pathogens are regularly detected at dangerous levels in unfiltered drinking water pumped from rivers, lakes and dams.The water safety reports, obtained after a lengthy freedom-of-information battle, also show more than 100,000 NSW residents were issued protective boil-water alerts in the last five years.Grafton, Kempsey, Scone, Jindabyne and Merimbula are cited as the five worst-performing areas, with repeated "contamination<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_1134ac96f34d48f29d8fd53f39eeee7a%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/09/17/Drinking-water-repeatedly-contaminated-with-pathogens-in-rural-NSW-towns</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/09/17/Drinking-water-repeatedly-contaminated-with-pathogens-in-rural-NSW-towns</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 23:30:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>NSW Health documents obtained by the ABC reveal areas where deadly pathogens are regularly detected at dangerous levels in unfiltered drinking water pumped from rivers, lakes and dams.</div><div>The water safety reports, obtained after a lengthy freedom-of-information battle, also show more than 100,000 NSW residents were issued protective boil-water alerts in the last five years.</div><div>Grafton, Kempsey, Scone, Jindabyne and Merimbula are cited as the five worst-performing areas, with repeated &quot;contamination incidents&quot; triggering &quot;potential health risks&quot;.</div><div>Around Grafton, a population of 40,000 are at risk from cryptosporidium, a parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness.</div><div>Residents have faced 10 boil-water alerts since 2006, issued &quot;in response to the inability of the water supply system to manage risks&quot;.</div><div>The documents say faecal contamination from cattle, and even swimmers along the lower Clarence River catchment, is the parasite's source.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/10dd09_1134ac96f34d48f29d8fd53f39eeee7a~mv2.jpg"/><div>See original post:</div><div><a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-06/drinking-water-contaminated-with-pathogens-in-nsw-towns/8875464">http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-06/drinking-water-contaminated-with-pathogens-in-nsw-towns/8875464</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Portable Water Filter</title><description><![CDATA[A wonderful video review of our Waterman from "Traveling Vegan"See it now<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/s_O2vxuOrOI/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/06/14/Portable-Water-Filter</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/06/14/Portable-Water-Filter</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 02:04:42 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>A wonderful video review of our Waterman from &quot;Traveling Vegan&quot;</div><div>See it now</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s_O2vxuOrOI"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hutt authorities to continue chlorinating drinking water as investigations into E coli continue</title><description><![CDATA[Chlorine is to continue being added to Lower Hutt's water supply as a precautionary safety measure after E coli contamination was detected.The Hutt City Council said a sample from a bore in the Waterloo well returned a positive E coli indicator test last Wednesday - the third positive result in five months from water sourced from the Waiwhetu aquifer.A secondary test came back negative, but the chlorination would continue while investigations into the source of the recent positive E coli test<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_5cc12bca91b74a6ca9a9b30d1698f66a%7Emv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_619%2Ch_349/62035c_5cc12bca91b74a6ca9a9b30d1698f66a%7Emv2.jpeg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/06/14/Hutt-authorities-to-continue-chlorinating-drinking-water-as-investigations-into-E-coli-continue</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/06/14/Hutt-authorities-to-continue-chlorinating-drinking-water-as-investigations-into-E-coli-continue</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:45:02 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Chlorine is to continue being added to Lower Hutt's water supply as a precautionary safety measure after E coli contamination was detected.</div><div>The Hutt City Council said a sample from a bore in the Waterloo well returned a positive E coli indicator test last Wednesday - the third positive result in five months from water sourced from the Waiwhetu aquifer.</div><div>A secondary test came back negative, but the chlorination would continue while investigations into the source of the recent positive E coli test results were under way, a council spokeswoman said.</div><div>She emphasised the water was safe to drink.</div><div><div>READ MORE: * Chlorine added to water in Lower Hutt as precautionary measure</div> * Wellington Water to stop chlorination of water in Lower Hutt * Prime minister talks down mandatory water chlorination * CuriousCity: How Wellington's drinking water is kept free of contamination</div><div>Authorities say it is possible the phenomenon is linked to the Kaikoura quake's movement.</div><div>Recent water quality testing across the aquifer had shown an increasing amount of bacteria activity, which had resulted in the council's decision to continue chlorinating the water.</div><div>That has led to the closure of popular artesian well fountains at Buick St in Petone and in central Lower Hutt's Dowse Square, as a precautionary measure because that water cannot be chlorinated. Greater Wellington Regional Council chairman Chris Laidlaw said the safety of the drinking water quality has not been compromised, but: &quot;We're not taking any chances. We immediately chlorinated Lower Hutt's water supply in response to the recent positive E coli test and we'll continue to chlorinate while we investigate the source of these positive results&quot;. Regional Public Health medical officer of health Dr Stephen Palmer said the department had been notified of the positive E coli test results and was working closely with Wellington Water and Hutt City Council to ensure the public health risk was properly managed. Lower Hutt mayor Ray Wallace said safe drinking water was of the utmost importance.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_5cc12bca91b74a6ca9a9b30d1698f66a~mv2.jpeg"/><div>&quot;We know many residents really value access to unchlorinated aquifer water but public safety will always be our number one priority. We're working together, taking a cautious and vigilant approach, and will continue to do so throughout the investigation,&quot; said Wallace. Wellington Water acting chief executive Mark Kinvig said the cause of the positive test results was not known yet, but it was possible it was related to the November 2016 Kaikoura quake.</div><div>&quot;We're carrying out investigations into the source but this is expected to take many months to complete.&quot;</div><div>About 70,000 Lower Hutt residents receive unchlorinated water, and will be able to taste and smell the addition of chlorine to their drinking water. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Number One in Water filtration</title><description><![CDATA[Waters has been announced the number one in water filtration systems in this recent article by Cesura .The 3 Best Water Filters to remove Chlorine and FluorideSee the full feature here:https://cesura.nz/3-best-chlorine-and-fluoride-water-filters/<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_f37f55e3d07b494cad5ee6d67c48be42%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/06/14/Number-One-in-Water-filtration</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/06/14/Number-One-in-Water-filtration</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:54:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Waters has been announced the number one in water filtration systems in this recent article by Cesura .</div><div>The 3 Best Water Filters to remove Chlorine and Fluoride</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_f37f55e3d07b494cad5ee6d67c48be42~mv2.png"/><div>See the full feature here:</div><div><a href="https://cesura.nz/3-best-chlorine-and-fluoride-water-filters/">https://cesura.nz/3-best-chlorine-and-fluoride-water-filters/</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Home Design Magazine Therapy Shower feature</title><description><![CDATA[The Therapy Shower product was recently featured in Home Design Magazine's recent article on achieving a toxin free bathroom.We were recently approached by Home Design Magazine for an article on toxin free bathrooms, see feature article below.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_9fd0db2044874465afca43811302539f%7Emv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_778/62035c_9fd0db2044874465afca43811302539f%7Emv2.jpeg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/01/03/Home-Design-Magazine-Therapy-Shower-feature</link><guid>https://www.waters.co.nz/single-post/2017/01/03/Home-Design-Magazine-Therapy-Shower-feature</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2017 01:31:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The Therapy Shower product was recently featured in Home Design Magazine's recent article on achieving a toxin free bathroom.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_9fd0db2044874465afca43811302539f~mv2.jpeg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/62035c_ff14630682a147b3989d5702ea41d7e5~mv2.jpeg"/><div>We were recently approached by Home Design Magazine for an article on toxin free bathrooms, see feature article below.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>