Inorganic contaminants in drinking water are more than just an annoyance. Arsenic is a naturally occurring carcinogen, which is known to lead to both cancer and heart failure. Arsenic is also a difficult contaminant to detect. Since arsenic is both ...
Your body is made up of a lot of water; 60 to 65 percent to be exact. The water that you drink each day helps to replenish your body and give you strength. But, if you’re drinking water that contains heavy amounts of chemicals, metals, and ...
If you’ve paid any attention to the news over the past couple of years, you’ve probably become increasingly aware of one of the hottest topics in the water sector: PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The ongoing discourse ...
There’s a lot to be said about millennials, which officially became the largest generation in the workforce as of 2017, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Avocado toast jokes aside, millennials represent ...
In this new series, we take a look at some of the bright and knowledgeable people behind our success here at AdEdge Water Technologies and see how they tackle their day-to-day challenges. Today we are here with Martin Lawrence, a technical sales ...
In this new series, we take a look at some of the bright and knowledgeable people behind our success here at AdEdge Water Technologies and see how they tackle their day-to-day challenges. Today we are here with Fariha Hassan, a project manager ...
Today, water sustainability is a priority for most cities and states. For utilities, this means investing in filtration systems that are not only cost-efficient, but also produce high water recovery and low amounts of waste. These systems ...
Bakersfield Well No. 26 in California was experiencing high arsenic levels in multiple groundwater wells when system owner Cal Water sought assistance to resolve the contaminant issue. Arsenic levels had reached 0.012 mg/L and were ...
Technological advancements in the water sector are not confined to treatment. The same advancements that are driving groundbreaking innovation in other business sectors are helping water utilities and their staff operate more efficiently. Here are ...
Arsenic is a chemical element that enters the environment from mineral deposits, industrial activity, pesticides and the smelting of metals. In high levels, arsenic can cause toxicity, liver and kidney damage, and even cancer. In 2001, the U.S. ...
Manganese is a naturally occurring mineral deposited from sediment and rocks. When present in high levels, manganese affects the taste of water and can cause staining on pipes and plumbing fixtures, as well as toxicity to plant life. To limit its ...
U.S. drinking water utilities come up against a variety of water quality issues. From aesthetic issues to naturally occurring contaminants and contaminants resulting from industry processing, no water source is without problems. Contrarily, many of ...
In September 2012, AdEdge Water Technologies, LLC participated and was awarded a Contract managed by BG Consultants for the equipment pre-selection of a nitrate removal treatment system for the City of Green, Kansas. The scope of the contract ...
There are many ways of testing and understanding your water quality with online scientific tools and models. One such resource is the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) project run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The project, which ...
There are many ways of testing and understanding your water quality with online scientific tools and models. One such resource is the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) project run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The project, ...
Manganese is one of the most abundant metals in the Earth’s crust and is an essential element for human consumption. But when it comes to its presence in drinking water, manganese brings a whole host of unique considerations ranging from ...
Finding an appropriate solution to address arsenic in raw water can be challenging for utilities. Studies have shown that when ingested in high concentrations, it is linked to cancer in the skin, lungs, bladder and kidney, and can cause ...
Most water utilities should have effective treatment methods for the filtration of arsenic, iron and manganese from drinking water sources. However, as ammonia becomes increasingly concentrated in groundwater throughout the U.S., many utilities ...
Another year came and went, and we are now well into a new one, facing the approach of spring and construction season. 2017 brought about both accomplishments and new challenges not just for us here at AdEdge Water Technologies, but also for the ...
There are different types of water treatment systems, and knowing the difference between them can help you make an informed decision on just what type of treatment you’ll need for your water. There is no best water treatment ...