Water, Water, Everywhere

A recent article in The Atlantic titled "U.S. Cities That Risk Running Out of Water" prompted the following editorial response from OldMrBill:


"Rime of the Ancient Mariner"

    Day after day, day after day,
    We stuck, nor breath nor motion;
    As idle as a painted ship
    Upon a painted ocean.

    Water, water, everywhere,
    And all the boards did shrink;
    Water, water, everywhere,
    Nor any drop to drink.

At first blush, one might think a rhyme from so long ago has no bearing on the issue, but avast ye hardies, 'tis but a foretelling of our plight, lest we take heed and secure a steady course towards conservation and the wise use of new technologies to produce potable water.

There is today a superfluity of companies flouting the issue with Rube Goldberg devices all promising to deliver the purest of pure water, but most require a source for that water which is to be made pure for our drinking pleasure. And, it is the source of water that is the issue; a dwindling resource in many areas of the world.

What if water could be squeezed from the very air we breath, purified and delivered in such a manner as to quench our thirst day or night, without tapping conventional water sources? Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) extract moisture from the atmosphere through a condensation process and transform it, creating absolutely pure, healthy drinking water. Multiple air and water filtration systems remove particulate matter smaller than .01 microns. Utilizing ozonation, it eliminates any micro-organisms including bacteria and viruses.

Test results of WaterPure water measured 99.9% purity, exceeding EPA requirements. Operating on standard 110v/or 220 power, it is extremely efficient and uses a minimal amount of energy to produce water. The unit requires no plumbing, water lines or pipes and is easily installed (just plug it in). Driven by a microcomputer control system, it will stop generating water when full. The WaterPure (Water Cycle) proprietary purification system also employs specialized filters to remove any unpleasant tastes or odor that may be present in the air. 1-888-757-8598

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2010/11/the-10-biggest-us-cities-that-risk-running-out-of-water/66399/