The US town of Urbana in Illinois has received an $115,000 grant from Sister Cities International and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve water, health and sanitation in Malawi.
Urbana Alderman Dennis Roberts first submitted an application for the grant when he saw first-hand the desperate and unsanitary conditions in Zomba, Malawi, when [...]
US town receives grant to improve sanitation in Malawi
Some important advantages of mains fed water coolers
For any organisation, it is a big challenge to keep shared refreshment areas clean and hygienic. Bacteria will always try to multiply, even in the cleanest of environments. At places where food is present, or if there is a high volume usage, the potential of cross contamination greatly increases.
When you want to [...]
Health benefits of drinking fresh water
Drinking fresh and clean water is important for our health. Often, people think that they need water only when they feel thirsty. However, this is not the case.
Without drinking the right quantity of water, we would feel dehydrated. This can ultimately cause improper functioning of the body. Not drinking enough water can also cause [...]
The two main types of water coolers
Nowadays, you will see water coolers at different commercial places, and even homeowners are them.
If you are planning to buy a water cooler for your home or office then you need to know the features of different water coolers. At present, water coolers are available in two main types, which are bottled water coolers [...]
Drink clean and healthy water with water coolers
A device that cools and dispenses water is known as a water cooler, and they can be divided into two different categories – bottled water coolers and bottle-less water coolers. Whilst bottle-less water coolers are generally attached to the existing water supply, bottled water coolers need to use separate bottles.
Due to the [...]
Malawi leaders sign climate change deal with UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has joined forces with the Malawian government to ensure the country is able to respond to the effects of climate change in the future. The deal involved both parties signing a formulation phase document for an environmental project which will cost £4.2 million to implement.
The project, which is co-financed [...]
Tips on sanitising your water cooler
Water coolers are machines made to dispense cool water. They are used at various locations because of their innumerable features. They provide safe and healthy drinking water as compared to tap water. In order to avoid any waterborne diseases, it is recommended to install water coolers.
Water coolers should be sanitised every three months for health [...]
Malawi receives $17.5m grant from international development agency
The African country of Malawi is one of the most impoverished and underdeveloped on earth, suffering from major problems with disease and a high infant mortality rate. Although kept afloat by revenue generated from its strong agricultural infrastructure, the nation chiefly depends on international aid in its fight against povert, such as a recent grant [...]
Drinking clean and fresh water benefits your health
Water coolers are now installed in many hospitals, offices, schools and gyms throughout the UK. Having drinking water readily available in these places has become a necessity. It’s important that people remember to drink sufficient water in order to keep them going throughout the day.
If you get yourself into a habit of drinking water [...]
Buy an appropriate water cooler for your office or home
Water coolers are units which help in dispensing cold and pure water at any time of the day. Nowadays, you will see that these coolers are installed not only in commercial places but also in homes. If you are planning to buy a water cooler for your home or office then consider various features of [...]
