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Bacteria and viruses commonly found in drinking water

WebHere is a list of EPA regulated bacteria/viruses in drinking water, and their health risks: Legionella, a bacteria found naturally in the environment — typically in …

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Considering potassium chloride for softening Water Technology

WebThe use of potassium chloride in water softeners instead of sodium chloride can diminish the perceived environmental impact of brine discharge because potassium …

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What is soft water and why it is important Water …

WebThe level of dissolved magnesium and calcium in water will dictate the level of water hardness. Water that is tested to be below 1 grain per gallon (gpg) is considered …

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The importance of testing water Water Technology

WebTesting water sources is a critical step for anyone within or affected by the water industry — from government organizations looking to regulate waters to safeguard …

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Mitigating health hazards for workers at biological …

Web800Sewage is the used water of a community and can include domestic wastewater and industrial effluent. Combined sewer systems include stormwater such as road runoff, …

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Five tips to maintain health around the water cooler

WebTip #4 to maintain health around the water cooler: Hands off. In addition to recessed spouts and controls that are easy to clean, some water cooler equipment …

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Understanding the health concerns of mold and mildew …

WebNotable symptoms due to poor IAQ are sneezing, coughing, eye and nasal passage discomfort, headaches and allergies. Those with asthma are at an even higher …

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CDC: Most cases of Legionnaires caused by potable water

WebNEW YORK, NY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 --Legionnaires' disease is a very serious form of pneumonia that is caused by Legionella bacteria.Those who have weakened immune …

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How harmful are VOCs

WebContrary to what many people think, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) aren’t necessarily harmful, writes Dr. Joe Cotruvo in his Professor POU/POE column in the …

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Three universities form alliance to help solve major water …

WebNEWARK, NJ, Nov. 14, 2014 -- Water experts at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Drexel University and Rowan University have collaboratively partnered to help …

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CH2M, Honeywell partner on Quanta Resources

WebPARSIPPANY, NJ, MAY 23, 2017 -- Honeywell has selected CH2M for remedial construction management at the Quanta Resources Corporation Superfund site. The …

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pH paranoia: Understanding alkaline water claims

WebThe pH scale ranges from 0 to 14 with a pH of 7 being neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic and a pH greater than 7 is alkaline. The pH scale is logarithmic so for every …

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Wastewater treatment solutions: What will change in 2024

WebAn analysis of the major trends that will impact industrial wastewater treatment in 2024. In the face of escalating environmental challenges and the surging demand for …

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Infographic: Medical wastes from source to tap

WebAs Joe Cotruvo writes in his Contaminant of the Month column from September 2015, medical wastes have the potential to enter the drinking water …

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Minimizing produced water’s impact on the environment

WebProduced water is an inevitable by-product of oil and gas production that contains a wide range of contaminants including hydrocarbons, soluble organics, heavy …

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Manganese: The good for you, bad for you mineral Water …

WebWhile our company has been installing and maintaining water treatment equipment to remove elevated levels of manganese for more than 25 years, in the past …

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Understanding salinity in drinking water Water Technology

WebBIRMINGHAM — In Water Technology’s January Professor POU/POE, Technical Editor Dr. Joseph Cotruvo writes about salinity in drinking water.. In the article, …

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Contaminant of the Month: Chlorate Water Technology

WebRegulation: • There is no current maximum contaminant level (MCL) for chlorate. There is a Canadian Guideline of 1 mg/L that assumes a relative source …

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WEFTEC.08 Preview Water Technology

WebOrival Inc. now provides complete water filtration systems designed for specific municipal and industrial applications to enhance water reuse options.

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Contaminant of the Month: Silica and silicates

WebWhat they are. Silicon is the second most abundant element on Earth, after oxygen. Silicon dioxide (SiO 2) sand and fused quartz are silicas.; Silicate minerals …

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Microorganisms in activated sludge Water Technology

WebIn the activated sludge process, microorganisms are mixed with wastewater. The microorganisms come in contact with the biodegradable materials in the wastewater …

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Effects of silver in water Water Technology

WebBecause silver ions are bacteriastatic, silver is used both as an emergency drinking water disinfectant and impregnated in some water filters to prevent microbial …

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