Is your drinking water safe? Do you often catch yourself asking that? Safe drinking water is something we often take for granted, until a crisis like the Sungai Kim Kim water pollution in March 2019, makes us wonder what chemicals could be lurking in our pipes and taps. Around 6,000 people were affected by the water pollution where students from schools in the Pasir Gudang area began complaining of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, which led to the temporary closure of the schools in the area. While it is worth noting that Sungai Kim Kim is now rehabilitated, you should still remain vigilant about the contaminants that might be in your pipes, faucets, or local water supply.

Water is the heart (and soul) of all living creatures on Earth. Humans can survive for quite some time without solid food but not for nearly as long without water. The same goes for animals and plants. So why is good, clean water so hard to find? If you think the minerals in your mineral […]

Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. While it has its benefits to mankind as it is used in a variety of products such as batteries, ceramics, pipes and plumbing materials, solders, gasoline, and paint, it can also be toxic to humans. Most modern homes today have tap […]

In most homes, tap water is regulated to meet the drinking water standards. Ideally, once it meets the standards of limiting turbidity, hardness and chemicals, tap water is safe to drink. In most cases, the water that leaves the treatment plant is clean. However, this water may need to go through several hundred kilometres of pipes before […]