C. Reid Thornley B.Sc. - Articles

C. Reid Thornley is a B.Sc. Biology and a former research associate for a world class water purification manufacturer. He has been a presenter for the US Water Quality Association and he now owns and operates aQuatell - Water Purification Made Easy!

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Removing Drugs
As the Associated Press documented in a five-month investigation, drinking water provided to at least 41 million people living in 24 major metropolitan areas in the United States has tested positive for trace amounts of pharmaceuticals. The drugs discovered included sex hormones, anti-epileptics, cholesterol medications, drugs used to treat depression and... Read
By: C. Reid Thornley B.Sc. | 02/07/2008 | Education
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Choosing An Ultraviolet (UV) Water System For Your Home
Ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection equipment has become commonplace in many rural homes across the USA, Canada, and the rest of the world. Through water testing many homeowners discover that their water is contaminated most commonly with Coliform bacteria but occasionally with more dangerous e.coli. It's at this point that most... Read
By: C. Reid Thornley B.Sc. | 01/07/2008 | Education
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How A Water Distiller Works
Steam distillers are one of the oldest and one of the most effective ways to purify drinking water. Steam distillation utilizes a very simple process that mimics the natural processes that purify the water on the Earth. On earth, this process is called the hydrologic cycle. The... Read
By: C. Reid Thornley B.Sc. | 29/06/2008 | Education
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How To Install An Ultraviolet (UV) Light Water Filter
Many rural homeowners depend on a water well to provide their family with a safe and clean water source for drinking, food preparation, and for washing. Unfortunately many people discover that their once pristine well water has become contaminated with bacteria. This can happen when septic beds are placed too... Read
By: C. Reid Thornley B.Sc. | 20/12/2007 | Health
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When To Use An Ultraviolet System To Purify Your Drinking Water
Ultraviolet (UV) light water filtration and purification has been used for well over one hundred years to make drinking water safe. Today it is used by some of the largest cities in the world to purify their municipal drinking water supplies. These cities include New York, Rotterdam, Seattle, and many... Read
By: C. Reid Thornley B.Sc. | 29/10/2007 | Computers
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How Ultraviolet (UV) Light Water Filters Work
Using ultraviolet (UV) light to purify drinking water is a concept that has existed for more than one hundred years. Despite its early beginnings, the science behind UV disinfection is complex. Understanding the fundamentals of how UV is able to purify drinking water requires a relatively deep understanding of physics,... Read
By: C. Reid Thornley B.Sc. | 29/10/2007 | Education
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Healthy Water For Your New Baby
Perhaps you've just learned that you're pregnant, or maybe the little bundle has already arrived and your thoughts have turned to home safety. While cribs and car seats traditionally get most of the attention, many parents are now beginning to look at other environmental health risks that may impact their... Read
By: C. Reid Thornley B.Sc. | 16/10/2007 | Health