Each episode of Distillations podcast takes a deep-dive into a moment of science-related history in order to shed light on the present.
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Episode 106: Essential Elements – Water
This week we continue our 4-part series about earth, air, water, and fire. Today’s episode is about water and the many ways to ensure it is potable.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
01:28 Portable Water Purification
05:24 Desalination Plant on the River Thames
14:01 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Nina Perry and Jennifer Dionisio for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.