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Earlier this year Mining for Water ... recognized the contributions of Barrick Gold Corporation and Glencairn Gold Corporation. Barrick spent US $2.8 million in Tanzania to increase the capacity of its water pipeline to supply local communities and also drilled a number of wells to service nearby villages. Glencairn spent US $265,000 on community water supply projects near its mines in Costa Rica and Nicaragua including pipelines, water tanks and a water treatment facility.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Feb 1, 1999 / PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a maximum limit for chlorine in drinking water that is 33% higher than chlorine used in pool water. Pool chemical suppliers instruct pool owners to limit the chlorine level to between 1.0 - 3.0 milligrams per liter (mg/l). On February 16, the new maximum of 4.0 mg/l chlorine in drinking water will become effective nationwide.
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In 1994 the patent for water was acquired by Microsoft. The improved version, Water98, has yet to be released, despite being thirteen point six years overdue. The next major downgrade of the OS-oid will be H3O. Since Microsoft's acquisition of the patent, water has become less user-friendly, and more often than not, just won't work at all. The impact has been felt by those traveling through the desert with ample supplies, who later find water unable to satisfy thirsts.
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Patentprodukter AS supplies water treatment equipment for marine use. Water makers turn seawater to freshwater. Rehardenig filters adjust the pH value to reduce rust - and improve taste. The UV sterilizer guarantee water free of dangerous bacteria and viruses.
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Anheuser-Busch began producing canned drinking water before the hurricane struck, to have supplies on hand the minute the storm passed. Deliveries to the affected areas began as soon as passable roads could be found.
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