This past Monday was Earth Day, and this entire week is National Park Week -- a good time to think seriously about the natural world around us.
Water pollution causes problems in many areas of our lives, effecting our drinking supply, manufacturing processes, and irrigation methods. On almost every continent, polluted rivers, canals, aqueducts, and lakes are a growing concern. In addition to increased risks for disease, decaying vegetation, and harming regional animals, polluted source water also means clogged waterways that negatively impact our agricultural and industrial water systems.
An International Movement
The water pollution problem isn't just isolated to one country or continent; it's a global epidemic, effecting every corner of the Earth. Thankfully, several nations are leading the charge to find innovative ways to clean up the mess.
China has recently promised to spend $16 billion over the next three years to clean up the heavily polluted rivers. The Shanghai River provides water to 23 million residents, but has recently suffered from severe pollution, including thousands of dead animals infiltrating the waterways. In India, residents of Nagpur have joined forces to put an end to the Nag River pollution problem. Sewage and garbage has taken over the river making the water unusable, but a clean-up campaign has gained momentum, calling for the river’s clean up. And according to a new government report, the United States isn’t a stranger to river pollution, either. The study shows that more than half of the U.S.’s rivers can only be classified as “poor” due to pollution. Government agencies and environmentalists have used this week's Earth Day to vow action to save our waterways.
National Park Week Highlights River Pollution Problems
With this week being National Park Week in the United States, nature advocates are taking the opportunity to highlight our serious river pollution problem. They point out that a recent government study on U.S. rivers warns that our future water demands will mostly come from municipal and industrial needs, as the population continues to grow. That means the need for proper source water filtration will continue grow as well.
The Source Water Pollution Solution
Fortunately, there is an easy solution for cleaning water taken from these dirty rivers. A self-cleaning pump intake screen is a low maintenance solution that stops larger debris like fish, organics, and garbage from entering the water system. The entire screen rotates so that debris is pushed away, instead of clogging the screen, wasting time and energy. With large debris stopped before entering the water treatment system, there’s less wear and tear on pumps and finer filtration systems. With a pump intake screen, water is much easier to treat for irrigation, industrial processes, consumption, or other uses.
Download a FREE Pump Intake Screen Informational Brochure
A new and exclusive source water filtration brochure is available for the first time HERE. The informational sheet highlights all the benefits of pump intake screens, including full color drawings and pictures. Find out how these self-cleaning screens are the right choice to protect your water systems.