Is It Safe to Soak?
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Hot Springs Water Quality in Idaho
The question of how ‘safe’ is it to soak in a hot springs in Idaho is a common one. The following techniques will help you discern if that backcountry hot springs you tracked down is relatively safe to qualify.
1. pH strip testing
2. water flow-through and pool size considerations
3. red spider mite infestations
4. wildlife concerns
Learn how to judge if it’s safe to soak – continue reading the complete article on IdahoHotSprings.com…
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Realization of Geothermal Potential in Idaho
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
“There’s hot water aplenty in them thar valleys, and like undiscovered gold nuggets of yesteryear it’s about to be tapped by modern-day prospectors. Investors back these “prospectors” with big bucks hoping that renewable geothermal energy is the hot ticket for the future.” More…
I wonder how long before public hot springs are just something in the history books. A decade or two?
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