C. Reid Thornley B.Sc.
Reid Thornley holds a B.Sc. Biology and has held positions in R&D and Sales with a world leader in water purification systems. He has presented to the Water Quality Association and now runs his own business, aQuatell.com, which sells waterwise water distillers.
Articles by this Author
Removing Drugs & Pharmaceuticals From Drinking Water
- By C. Reid Thornley B.Sc.
- Published 07/2/2008
- Education
- Unrated
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 mental illness, painkillers, mood altering drugs, tranquilizers, antibiotics, and caffeine
Choosing An Ultraviolet (UV) Water System For Your Home
- By C. Reid Thornley B.Sc.
- Published 07/1/2008
- Education
- Unrated
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
How A Water Distiller Works
- By C. Reid Thornley B.Sc.
- Published 06/29/2008
- Education
- Unrated
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
