Water, Water Everywhere?

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This planet is 71% covered by ocean. Our bodies have about the same
percentage of water. We're surrounded by and literally swimming in the
stuff. This lens highlights water sources, what we're actually
drinking, prospects for the future & latest research and thinking
on the all present and powerful -- WATER.

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Water: Where To Begin 

The Water Page
The water page is an international resource providing information on sustainable water management practices with an emphasis on protection.
Rainwater HOGs for creative storage and reuse
This company, founded by a couple of Aussies, has creatively designed products for the home, farm or office that capture water and easily support reuse for emergencies and gardening. These things tend to be ugly and klutzy -- here's the exception!
Water Conservation Portal
An extensive directory of organizations working on watershed management, conservation, purification, scientific research and the latest proposals.
ECWATECH-2006 Trade Fair and Congress
Biennial Russian national event on water technologies.
Regia Autonoma Judeteana Apa-Canal Cluj
Located in Cluj County, Romania. Site in both Romanian and English
World Bank
Information on World Bank water supply and sanitation programs in different countries: current state of the sector, data and statistics, research, publications, and projects; strategy for the water sector development; Millennium Development Goals.
National Park Service & Water
Water quality data and recommendations, latest issues, water rights and conservation guidelines all here.
Berlinwasser International GmbH
Multinational activities in both the supply, construction and consultancy areas of the water industry. Multi Language web site.
Severn Trent Water
Severn Trent Water's website is aimed at domestic customers. It covers everything from information about our wide range of customer services, educational information, to water conservation and environmental issues. The site also provides ideas for some fun days out in the Severn Trent area.
Three Valleys Water
A water only utility supplying water to the Home Counties and the South East of England. A new and informative website
Water UK
Working with government, regulators and stakeholder organisations to develop policy and improve understanding of the business of water on behalf of UK water and wastewater service suppliers.

Books, Tools & Music On Water 

The Hidden Messages in Water

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

The Encyclopedia of Surfing

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit

Amazon Price: $12.60 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Water From the Well

Amazon Price: $7.98 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Amazon Price: $7.98 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Brita 42629 Slim Pitcher

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Organizations Doing Water Work Well 

Water Partners International
Bringing safe drinking water to people all over the world. Shockingly 14,000 people die a day from drinking unsafe water!
Protecting Water Ways Worldwide
This is an alliance of groups or individuals who are 'waterkeepers' of important bodies of water. Their work includes disclosing water quality and protection from polluters.
Solving The Problem Via Ventures
Acumen Fund approaches the issue of health and poverty by funding entreprenuerial ventures. Check out their work and impact to date on water in Africa and Asia.

The Skinny On Bottled Water 

Bottled H2O Portal
Membership does have some privledges here with special reports. For other visitors this site features directories of suppliers, products, news on water and quality information.
Int'l Bottled Water Association
These folks round up research, news, events and policies and serve up in one accessible format.
Hype or Not?
The NRDC's published report on bottled water. Somewhat dated, but still current and worth a look.
Bottled Water Blues
Turns out that tap water filtered is often better than the more expensive stuff in a bottle. check out the facts here.

Daily Drip From Treehugger 

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