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Is It Safe to Soak?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Blech! Now that's stagnant water!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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Cold Cash for Ketchum Hot Springs

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

“Money from a federal grant should be flowing soon so that Ketchum can look at ways geothermal power from a local hot spring might be harnessed for public benefit.” More…

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