...For the past month residents of Flint, Michigan have been suffering from the contamination of their tap water. The crisis can be blamed on Michigans Republican governer Rick Snyder. Mr.Snyder said in a press conference that “I am sorry, and I will fix it”. The problem started when The city of Flint decided to change their water source from Lake Huron to their own Flint River. Representatives did not factor in the safety of their own residents but they only cared that this move would save the state tons of money. Governer Snyder first saw problems with the water supply when city worker’s had noticed that the pipes the water was being pumped through had been very outdated and also had corrosion which started to leak lead into the water supply....
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...TO KNOW ATTITUDE OF CUSTOMER TOWARDS PACKAGED DRINKING WATER A dissertation submitted to UKA TARSADIA UNIVERSITY in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration in Winter Project By Krushna D. Patel (201204100710010) Guided by Dr. Jitesh Parmar Teaching Assistant Shrimad Rajchandra Institute of Management & Computer Application Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat. April-2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter No. | Particulars | Page Nos. | - | Certificate | | - | Declaration | | - | Acknowledgements | | - | Executive Summary | | - | List of Tables | | - | List of Charts | | 1 | Introduction | | 2 | Literature Review | | 3 | Objectives and Research Methodology | | 4 | Data Interpretation and Analysis | | 5 | Findings | | 6 | Conclusion | | 7 | Recommendations | | 8 | References | | - | ANNEXURES | | LIST OF TABLES Table No. | Title of Table | Page No. | Table 1 | Aware about Packaged drinking water | 16 | Table 2 | I think packaged drinking water protect my health | | Table 3 | I am aware about the type of water that is there in packaged | | Table 4 | I think packaged drinking water taste is better than any other source of water | | Table5 | I am aware about reuses of packaged drinking water | | Table6 | Please indicate below your behavior for following statements:- Group Statistics | | Table7 | Please indicate...
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...Legal Issues in Hydraulic Fracturing Demand for energy shows every promise of remaining high, and supplies of natural gas and oil worldwide are dwindling. Renewable and alternative energy sources – for example, wind-generated electricity, or nuclear power – are being developed and considered at the national level; however, at the time of writing more than half of the total energy consumed in the United States comes from oil and natural gas sources. Specifically, natural gas was – in 2011 – providing fully a quarter of the total energy consumed in the United States (Obama, 2013). Hydraulic fracturing, also known as “fracking”, provides a means of exploiting the reserves of natural gas within United States territory. These natural gas reserves are positioned in such a way that they cannot typically be exploited by traditional methods, and instead are produced by a process of hydraulic fracturing. This means of oil and gas production is relatively new, and it remains controversial in terms of economics, safety and environmental cost. In addition to ecological, sociological and political considerations, there are many legal issues involved in the production of energy via hydraulic fracturing (Hagstrom and Adams, 2012). Regulation The actual activity of hydraulic fracturing is carried out by private corporations; however, the process is governed by multiple State and Federal regulations and laws. As the field of hydraulic fracturing is developing quickly and recently, legislation...
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...Health >fluoride Should Fluoride Be put In Our Water without Our Consent? This is a question that many of you might have asked themselves now that nearly a three-quarter of the population pays for their water. It is saddening to note that some of the days to day products that we use in USA have fluoride and other acids on them, and this possess a great risk to the users. For example, most of the tooth paste are made using the fluoride acid and it is a common practise that you will find a warning on the paste tube. However, this is never the case with the tap water. No warning is there to inform people that consumption of the acid beyond a certain level could pose harmful to them. Countries such as Sweden and also the Dutch have rejected the addition of fluoride on their water systems. It is a right of every citizen to get water in their houses that is pure and free from such acids that may later turn out to be harmful to their health. It more so possesses a greater risk to the younger children who are constantly drinking the water from the taps. A research was done back in 2006 by a panel of 12 scientist that came up with a review of the effects that are bound to happen with the excessive consumption of fluoride in water and it outlined effects that were never known before. It was stated that fluoride in water causes thyroid impairments, dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, lower IQ and also brain damage in the long run. It is, however, more shocking to realise that...
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...BRITA WATER FILTERS – “HOME MADE BEVERAGE” BRITA CASE STUDY for Marketing Management (BMM699) – The Winning Strategy Presented by G-Force, [pic] ABS MBA 2012 class 1. Artit Chewachatchawal 2. George Philip Cheruvelil 3. Mohammed Omar 4. Ratchanee Bhakdibanjiabongse 5. Varun hedge TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Executive Summary.......................................................................................................3 2. Marketing situation and challenges faced - Analysis ................................................4 3. Consumer review and segmentation study.................................................................6 4. Recommended Strategies to achieve “double digit top line growth”.....................10 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BRITA GmbH was German water Filter Company. The Clorox Company got the rights to market BRITA in 1988. The Company is a leading consumer products company with fiscal year 2005 revenues of 4.39 billion. With 7600 employees worldwide the company manufactures products in 25 countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. The Clorox Company was organized into SBU’s and BRITA is one of the SBU’s at Clorox. BRITA manufactures the PT (Pour-Through) water filter through which they achieved almost 200 million in revenues in the first 4 years. By 1999 BRITA was available nationally...
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...in the liver and is something that can last for a few days or several months at a time. It could take about 2-6 weeks after the infection has entered your body in order for you to start showing symptoms if this. This is something that is mainly found in places were clean water is scarce and that the environment is not so safe. Usually it is contracted in the early childhood stages for the most cases seen. Usually after that, it tends to be a little more severe than normal. There is many more strain of Hepatitis that can be more severe and even deadly to most of the population. This is something that once a person has become infected, they have to be careful to whom they have direct contact with. • This is usually transmitted through fecal-oral routes. We usually hear a lot of cases where this is seen in countries where crops are being picked and there are no real sanitation regulations and people are not washing their hands properly. It is also found in places that do not have enough clean water to go around. In these places, everyone is getting their drinking water from where they get their bathing water and use their restrooms. It is unfortunate but not every country can afford to have a good running water system. This is why is more susceptible for children to get it because they also cannot afford proper vaccination in these third world countries. A child’s immune system does not know how to properly manage this virus and how to protect itself from it. It can also be caused...
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...only can change the temperature of the water, but also can remind users to drink water. So, why do we want to launch this product? The most important reason is many people in our lives drink water unhealthy, even forget to drink water. However, as we all know, Water is the source of life. It is very important for us. Therefore, our product will provide the water which is the most suitable for human body needs. At the same time enable users to develop a good habit of drinking water. So, to move on to the functions of the product. Our product have two main functions. As you can see on this slide, one is changing the temperature of the water, the other is intelligent water project. In other words is reminding users to drink water. So, let’s look at them in detail. Firstly, researches show that better temperature of drinking water is about 35 centigrade, better temperature of tea and coffee is about 75 centigrade. Because of this, our product can adjust the temperature of the water according to different needs of users. We use the vacuum break hot technology and two-tier interiors to adjust the temperature of the water. And different coloured lights indicate the temperature in the wall of the cup. Secondly, studies have shown that a normal daily intake of water is about 2000 milliliter. Too little will affect metabolism, too much can increase kidney burden. Our product can help you to design the most suitable schemes of drinking water. We use high precision sensors with the...
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...2013 I choose to speak about bottled water. To me, bottled water is the safest water to drink. According to ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, “Consumption of bottled water is increasing worldwide. Prior research shows many consumers believe bottled water is convenient and has better taste than tap water, despite reports of a number of water quality incidents with bottled water.” I must say I agree with this statement. I say this because of the many incidents in the tap water. Who wants to drink the same water the bathe with? “They find that U.S. consumers are more likely to report bottled water as their primary drinking water source when they perceive that drinking water is not safe. Furthermore, those who give lower ratings to the quality of their ground water are more likely to regularly purchase bottle water for drinking and use bottle water as their primary drinking water source.” With that being said, I will give a more detailed explanation on this issue. Firstly, I will use this graph to discuss bottled water in terms of its current target market demographics using U.S. Census Data. As we examine this graph we see that bottled water is widely used in several of countries. In each category we see an increase in the demand of the bottled water. Total consumption of bottled water increased per person increased by at least 30%. According to research from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, “after years of substantial growth in sales, the U.S. bottled water market is recently slowing down. The current...
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...Value of Bottled Water The consumption of bottled water has been increasing consistently over the last few years. Some reasons why people decide for an option that is often more expensive and less comfortable than tap water, could be their dissatisfaction with tap water taste and health-risk concerns. Other factors could involve, demographic variables and the perceived quality of the water source. Trust in tap water companies also seems to influence public opinion. The demand for bottled water has consistently increased in the past decade. The trend has been observed worldwide, but the rates of increase vary accordingly to the country. It has been said; bottled water has become the fastest growing segment of non-alcoholic beverages. Globally almost every country is accepting the bottled water culture. Millions of people get parts or all of their daily water values from bottled water. We can look at any local, national or international sporting event and see the usage of bottled water. Although many individuals will carry a reusable water bottle such as a Nalgene, most bottled water containers are thrown away after the first use. This may be due to the convenience of bottled water, as it is more easily available than tap water. The bottled water culture's recent explosion in the last decade is due to many corporations' advertising efforts to promote the need to drink "healthy" bottled water rather than tap water. Multinational companies across the globe are racking in billions...
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...and Chief Executive Officer 2 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: Read all instructions before using your PROHEAT 2X®. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: ■ Do not immerse. ■ Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process ■ Always connect to a properly grounded outlet. ■ See Grounding Instructions ■ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting ■ Do not leave machine when it is plugged in ■ Do not service machine when it is plugged in ■ Do not use with damaged cord or plug ■ If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center ■ Use indoors only ■ Do not pull or carry by...
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...Bottled water Bottled Water Name: Institution Affiliation: Introduction Consumers in the Unites States of America spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on bottled water since they have the belief that bottled water is safer than tap water. Well, it is not. Tap water has proved to be safer than bottled water as well as it is highly regulated with standards tested for safety. Therefore, it being less safe than tap water makes it not worth the money consumers spend. It as well they cause environmental hazards. Thus, bottled water is not safe and worth the consumer's money. Also, these plastic bottles when disposed are non-biodegradable and pollute the environment when disposed. Bottled water safe and has negative environmental impacts Bottled water organizations are not needed to unveil or inform shoppers of the nature of the water. This incorporates the event of contaminants in the water Furthermore in many states, to tell their clients where the water originates from, how and on the off chance that it is cleaned, and on the off chance that it is only bottled tap water. Additionally bottled water assembling does not hold fast to the same strict testing that metropolitan water does. While city water must be tested all the time (in many regions even a few times each day), bottled water does not experience the same testing. Indeed the bottled water may be tested upon the arrival of creation...
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...pollution, water pollution, and over urbanization. Ranking them from absolute worst being number one too better but still bad being number three. Number one would be air pollution two being water pollution and three being over urbanization. Air pollution is the worst because everyone needs to breath air and do not have a choice whether they breath clean air or polluted air. The second bad impact due to industrial revolution is the water pollution. The last negative impact on my list is number three over urbanization is a general category and the sub categories include but are not limited to housing and overpopulation. What happened to the society is what made these impacts the worst. Number one, the air pollution, is the worst for many reasons. Tuberculosis can be spread by a person breathing in the air. With that being said tuberculosis (TB) killed one third of the people that died in Britain between 1800 and 1850. The way TB gets into the air is when someone who is infected exhales in close proximity to someone who is not but now soon will be infected. Many people use to believe that disease was spread by bad smells and invisible poisonous clouds known as miasmas. Industrial cities had the most deaths and were certainly plagued by poor smells from sewage and other industrial pollutants however a connection was never found between any disease and smell. The water pollution was named number two. The reason this is number two is because everyone has to drink water to survive...
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...Bottled Water: A Closer Look Lisa Nardone English Composition 112 Professor Tara Ciccarone August 25, 2011 People purchase bottled water as a healthier alternative than tap water. Convenience is another reason for purchasing bottled water. This convenience may come with repercussions. There are debatable issues that arise regarding bottled water such as possible health risks and the environmental impact on many levels. Many companies are going green, yet it may not be enough. Many purchase for better tasting water, although recent taste tests have concluded it may be a case of mind over matter. A solution could possibly be switching to filtered water. The convenient and presumed tasty bottled water people crave may come at the cost of negative effects on consumer’s physical health and the environment. Bottled water may provide a convenient and healthy alternative in many cases. In the case that the local tap water systems may be contaminated. If tap water is unavailable due to travel or system difficulties bottled water could be a great convenient back up. Some may argue having bottled water on hand helps people of all ages stay hydrated. The one event that bottle water is a savoir is natural disaster. During natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornados or tsunami’s local systems are usually shut down. People could also lose the availability to running water since homes may have been destroyed. A great example according to “Nursing Standard” is...
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...bottled water has been increasing consistently over the last decade, even in countries where tap water quality is considered excellent. The point is in spite of being more expensive and less comfortable, why do people prefer packaged drinking water as compared to tap water. The answer to this is dissatisfaction with tap water (especially taste) and health/risk concerns. 70% of the diseases are water borne which leads to serious illness & hence hygienic water is necessity. Packaged drinking water is your safest source of water. With increasing industrial pollution, water has become unsafe. Packaged drinking water is free from any industrial pollutants. There is a scarcity of pure, healthy and fresh drinking water across the country. Packaged drinking water is only the healthy and safe option. Moreover, water regulates body temperature and blood circulation. Just take a sip of packaged drinking water anywhere and do your body a sea of good. Water aids in digestion and absorption of food. And better still, when it's the purest. (Economic Times on 29th Sept.09) One can not think about life without water. We are blessed with adequate natural resources of water but increasing population, alarming rate of global warming and rapid industrialization and lack of adequate and improved management of the water supply systems resulted in the increased rate of water consumption, wastage of water and deteriorating condition of the water supply networks and the result is, scarcity of water. The...
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...Troubleshooting If water flows slowly, the filter seems clogged, or the pump stroke feels different than normal and: Handle Is Hard to Push • Clean the Marathon Ceramic with the Pad (See "Marathon Cartridge"). • Lubricate dry Piston O-Ring (See "Piston O-Ring"). (1) (1) Handle Feels Limp / No Resistance When Pumping • Clean under the Umbrella Valve. If debris is under the Valve, the Inlet Foam is not effectively installed. Clean and reinstall the Inlet Foam. Replace the Umbrella Valve if it is torn or damaged. (1) • Missing Inlet Valve Ball (in the Relief Valve Assembly). • Hole in the Inlet Hose. Remove damaged section or replace it. • Damaged Inlet Barb O-Ring. Order a replacement O-Ring from MSR. Handle Is Hard to Pull • Clean the Inlet Foam (See "Inlet Foam"). To prevent clogging, keep the Hose above the bottom sediments using the Inlet Float. • Make sure the Inlet Hose is not kinked or blocked. Squeaky / Noisy When Pumping • The Relief Valve is blowing due to filter clogging (See "Marathon Cartridge") or pumping too fast. Pump the Handle no faster than 1 stroke per second. • Air bubble in the Pump Head. To remove the air, turn the filter upside down while keeping the Hose under water. Pump the Handle 3 - 5 strokes until the air is purged, then return the filter upright for regular pumping. To prevent air from entering, keep the Inlet Cage under water. Air in the Pump Head may also be caused by debris in the Valves (See "Umbrella Valve" and...
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