Alkalinity is a way to measure water’s ability to resist change in pH or its "Buffering Capacity". Alkalinity helps prevent or reduce drastic changes in pH when exposed to acidic influxes that would ...

When the Associated Press published results from its five-month study on the presence of pharmaceuticals in drinking water in 2008, it made headlines across the country. Drugs such as antibiotics, ...

Water is probably the most commonly used laboratory reagent. However, it is often taken for granted and its potential impact on experimental outcomes overlooked. Understanding basic principles ...