Harvesting Clean Water from Air.
But existing technologies generally require high moisture and a lot of electricity, which is expensive and often unavailable.
The team intends for its technology to overcome a notable problem with most materials capable of absorbing water from the atmosphere (such as the zeolites in humidifiers): aside from needing high humidity, they give up the trapped water only when heated substantially, which takes energy.
Berkeley group.
Beyond their versatility, MOFs’ great promise lies with their phenomenally large pores: the surface area inside is almost 10 times that of porous zeolites.
Taking a different tack, a start-up called Zero Mass Water in Scottsdale, Ariz., has begun selling a solar-based system that does not have to be hooked up to an electric grid or an existing water system.
A solar panel provides energy that both drives air through a proprietary water-absorbing material and powers condensation of the extracted moisture into fluid.
Cody Friesen, founder of Zero Mass Water and a materials scientist at Arizona State University, developed the system with the aim of having it work sustainably and easily anywhere in the world.
When most people think about solar, he adds, “they think about electricity.
Carbeck serves on the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Advanced Materials.

Harvesting Clean Water from Air.
But existing technologies generally require high moisture and a lot of electricity, which is expensive and often unavailable.
The team intends for its technology to overcome a notable problem with most materials capable of absorbing water from the atmosphere (such as the zeolites in humidifiers): aside from needing high humidity, they give up the trapped water only when heated substantially, which takes energy.
Berkeley group.
Beyond their versatility, MOFs’ great promise lies with their phenomenally large pores: the surface area inside is almost 10 times that of porous zeolites.
Taking a different tack, a start-up called Zero Mass Water in Scottsdale, Ariz., has begun selling a solar-based system that does not have to be hooked up to an electric grid or an existing water system.
A solar panel provides energy that both drives air through a proprietary water-absorbing material and powers condensation of the extracted moisture into fluid.
Cody Friesen, founder of Zero Mass Water and a materials scientist at Arizona State University, developed the system with the aim of having it work sustainably and easily anywhere in the world.
When most people think about solar, he adds, “they think about electricity.
Carbeck serves on the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Advanced Materials.

Oshikoto SORA: Millions reserved to fast-track development.
The projects aimed mainly at the provision of electricity and construction of sewer, water reticulation and retention ponds, and gravel roads.
An additional N$493,474 was spent through the governor’s office that disbursed funds to 16 entrepreneurs, and N$317,308 from the regional council that was spread across five constituencies through the Rural Employment Scheme, while N$539,423 was allocated for the implementation of the Micro Finance Programme.
This funds were then allocated equally to eight constituencies, with each constituency receiving N$67,427.
“I can proudly state here with confidence that the region made a significant impact in terms of critical areas of focus.
“This allocation was made towards the implementation of projects that address the shortage of potable water in various rural areas.
The governor acknowledged the efforts being made by Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb in maintaining and sticking to its core value of community investment through strengthening the social and economic fabric of Tsumeb, and the region at large.
For the 2016/17 financial year, Dundee spent over N$6.2 million in community-related projects.
“The ministerial budgetary suspension for the 2016/2017 financial year affected the implementation of planned regional activities, as well as late transfer of funds by head office and the Ministry of Finance.
Therefore, the ministry needs to improve communication channels (proper and timely consultations) on budget suspensions and improve the government’s cash flow position in order for funds to be transferred on request and timeously,” he concluded.

Cholera cases in Yemen top 200,000 in world’s worst outbreak.
The number of cholera cases in Yemen has reached more than 200,000 and is increasing at the rate of 5,000 new cases a day, according to UN agencies.
In a joint statement released late last week, UNICEF and the World Health Organization said that 1,300 people have already died in what is the world’s worst cholera outbreak and a quarter of them have been children.
"We are working around the clock to detect and track the spread of disease and to reach people with clean water, adequate sanitation and medical treatment," they said.
"Collapsing health, water and sanitation systems have cut off 14.5 million people from regular access to clean water and sanitation, increasing the ability of the disease to spread," they said.
"Rising rates of malnutrition have weakened children’s health and made them more vulnerable to disease.
An estimated 30,000 dedicated local health workers who play the largest role in ending this outbreak have not been paid their salaries for nearly 10 months."
The organisations urged authorities in the country to pay the salaries of the workers and, "above all", to end the conflict between government forces, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and the rebel Houthi movement which now control large parts of the country.
“We urge all authorities inside the country to pay these salaries and, above all, we call on all parties to end this devastating conflict.” It’s estimated that as many as 18.8 million people, of Yemen’s population of 28 million, need humanitarian assistance.
Almost 5,000 people have been killed in the war since March, 2015, with a further 8,500 injured, according to the UN.

As big tourism weekend approaches, Mt.
Shasta says it’s not safe to drink the water.
E. coli, the infamous bacteria that causes diarrhea and stomach cramps, were found in the drinking water supply of a city nestled in the foothills of Mount Shasta, officials announced Sunday.
The city of Mt.
Staff took four follow-up samples at various sites, including at the spring source of the water system.
No obvious source of E. coli was observed.” City officials said they would notify residents when water tests come back clean, but the drinking water system has been chlorinated as a precaution.
On the morning of the Fourth, Mt.
Bryan said in an email anyone coming in to town should drink bottled water or boil the water before drinking it.
Shasta News.com, people stream into Mount Shasta City Park to collect water from Big Springs, a spring designated as the headwaters of the Sacramento River.
The water flowing out the headwaters comes from the snow-covered peaks of Mount Shasta, the park’s website says.

As big tourism weekend approaches, Mt.
Shasta says it’s not safe to drink the water.
E. coli, the infamous bacteria that causes diarrhea and stomach cramps, were found in the drinking water supply of a city nestled in the foothills of Mount Shasta, officials announced Sunday.
The city of Mt.
Staff took four follow-up samples at various sites, including at the spring source of the water system.
No obvious source of E. coli was observed.” City officials said they would notify residents when water tests come back clean, but the drinking water system has been chlorinated as a precaution.
On the morning of the Fourth, Mt.
Bryan said in an email anyone coming in to town should drink bottled water or boil the water before drinking it.
Shasta News.com, people stream into Mount Shasta City Park to collect water from Big Springs, a spring designated as the headwaters of the Sacramento River.
The water flowing out the headwaters comes from the snow-covered peaks of Mount Shasta, the park’s website says.

Terry Lauritsen The city of Bartlesville recently released its 2016 Water Quality Report, which looks at all drinking water contaminants detected by the city during the 2016 calendar year.
1 What are the city’s water sources and how does the city get the water from these sources to the water treatment plant?
The city utilizes three raw water sources for our drinking/potable water: Hulah Lake, Hudson Lake and the Caney River.
Water from Hulah Lake is pumped through a pipe to fill Hudson Lake.
Raw water from the Caney River is pumped through a pipe directly to the water treatment plant.
2 Why are some of the test results in the water quality report from 2011 for Beta/photo emitters, 2013 for barium and 2015 for copper and lead?
If there are no changes in raw water sources, treatment processes or elevated levels of Beta/photo emitters, barium, copper or lead detected through previous tests, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality permits the city to monitor these contaminants less frequently because their concentrations do not vary significantly from year to year.
3 Where are the test samples taken, and what steps are taken to make sure the distribution system from the water treatment plant to my house isn’t contaminated with lead or other chemicals?
The Water Treatment Plant is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days per week and water treated at the plant is constantly monitored and tested to ensure the water is safe.
All the test results are reported to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and are available online at: sdwis.deq.state.ok.us/DWW/ 4 Is the city studying or planning to study ways to keep the city’s water sources from contamination or to improve the water quality of the sources?

Stuart may try to ID, sue whoever polluted drinking-water wells with PFOS and PFOA.
The water contained high levels of dangerous PFOS and PFOA, chemicals once used to make nonstick pans, fire extinguishing foam and water- and stain-resistant fabrics.
The city closed and replaced the wells that were contaminating the water supply to all customers in 2016, and it continues to incur cleanup costs.
At its June 26 meeting, the City Commission will consider an offer by Florida law firm Morgan & Morgan and national law firm Weitz & Luxenberg to determine how the chemicals got into the well water and represent the city in what could be a nationwide lawsuit.
More: Stuart replaced wells after EPA found too much PFOS and PFOA in drinking water Win-win If the lawsuit is successful, the city will get 60 percent of the money awarded and the law firms 40 percent.
"If they lose the case, there’s no cost to the city," Mortell said.
Stuart would be the first to sign up for the lawsuit, Mortell said.
Cleanup costs Equipment to filter the chemicals out of water will cost "upwards of $600,000," said Dave Peters, Stuart’s assistant public works director.
"The city currently meets all water quality regulations," Peters said.
More: How’s the water?

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The national law firm of Baron & Budd announced today it is investigating potential lawsuits related to a recent finding that The Chemours Company may have contaminated the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, North Carolina with GenX, a dangerous industrial chemical. The firm’s investigation will be led by Shareholder Scott Summy, one of the most successful water contamination litigators in the U.S. Summy and the Baron & Budd team have won over $1 billion for clients. The team represents both individuals who have been impacted by water contamination, as well as public water authorities throughout the country. As the leader of Baron & Budd’s environmental practice, Summy has successfully led a number of high-profile lawsuits that have protected the drinking water of millions of Americans. In 1995, Summy met with Wilmington residents whose water was contaminated by a gas additive called MTBE. As a result of those first meetings, Summy filed his first MTBE lawsuit against Conoco on behalf of Wilmington residents. In 1997, the lawsuit was settled after a Wilmington-based jury rendered a multi-million-dollar verdict to cover the costs of medical monitoring. By 2008, Summy won the largest settlement ever against American oil companies for their part in MTBE contamination, on behalf of public water providers – protecting millions of Americans from unsafe drinking water. Summy and the Baron &…

PHENIX CTIY, AL (WTVM) – The Director of Phenix City Utilities is firing back at reports that the local Waste Water Treatment Plant is dumping harmful chemicals and waste into the Chattahoochee River.
The Chattahoochee River races on from Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, spilling millions of gallons of water a day While, some portions of the River may be filled with treacherous waves, Director of Phenix City Utilities, Steve Smith says one thing it is not, is dirty.
"The water is tested all of the time, and it is safe for people to be in.
The Chattahoochee River Warden is attempting to counteract these claims.
Through Facebook, he is attempting to raise awareness to what he claims is an unusual amount of foam and bubbles in parts of the Alabama riverside.
According to Warden Henry Jackson, these bubbles are a possible discharge coming from the Waste Water Treatment Plant, a pipe spewing contamination and waste into the river.
"The River is clean and millions of dollars, billions actually if you go up north to Atlanta have been spent cleaning up this River," says Smith.
Smith says all testing results are public information available to review.
Jackson says his organization will continue to test the water for possible signs of contamination.
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