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This Week 5-1-23 Appreciating Water on May Day

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WHO TO KNOW: Food & Beverage Leader Niranjan Khatri, a regular contributor

the World of Water Action Forum and author of the “Recipe for Transformative Change in Food & Beverage” in BW Hotelier magazine. Niranjan provides common sense strategies to minimize food waste and the energy involved in its processing and transport of water for industry.

THIS WEEK’S POLL: A question we likely all have - How do you know your water is safe to drink?

I have it tested annually - 10%
I really do not know if it's safe- 0%
I have a filtering system at the point of use
I really do not know if it is safe
Our water utility keeps us up to date on water quality - 30
Other please comment – 0%

Comments

I have 100% confidence that our utility is making sure our water is clean. However, I would recommend a filtering system to be on the safe side, and even purchasing an at home test kit to clear any worries.

Having worked at water utilities for 36 years, understanding the stringent regulations, testing, technologies, reporting & notification requirements, etc. I tend to trust that my water is safe to drink. I do use a Britta filter to reduce chlorine, as I live close to a water treatment plant.

Despite the precautions the water supply units undertake, it ideal to have a filtering system at home to ensure quality water as this is crucial.

TECH TALK: Environmental lawyer Matthew Klein, who is also the author of the Water Foresight Podcast, discusses the importance of water in our lives and the

challenges we face in managing this vital resource. Klein's talk provides valuable perspectives on water management and the urgent need for collective action to ensure a sustainable water future.

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