Older's Drinking Water Articles from Apr. 18th 1971 to Jan. ...

1,4-Dioxane and cVOC Destruction Drinking Water - Case Study

Purifies Photo-Cat AOP+ technology is an upgrade to traditional AOP. The AOP+® process uses and recovers a true catalyst to generate the highest oxidative potential commercially available, without chemicals. This low energy process destroys the target compounds: 1,4-Dioxane, 1,1-DCE, cVOCs and eliminates the need ...

Jan. 1, 2021

By Purifics Water Inc.

Fe Removal Drinking Water- Case Study

A water utility in the state of Delaware has potable groundwater wells with high levels of Fe (15 ppm peeks) with a combined flow rate of 1 MGD. The existing biological filter needed replacement due to extensive fouling, cost and excessive liquid waste structure. The well location is at a National Guard Air Force base. The iron needs to be removed in a cost effective manner, with minimal waste ...

Jan. 1, 2021

By Purifics Water Inc.

Drinking Water Surface to Potable - Case Study

Continuous Ultra Filtration system has been installed for surface water to potable in the Village of Granisle BC, a remote village located on the shores of Babine Lake in the Northern Interior of British Columbia. The year-round population is approximately 303 people, with fluctuations during tourist season. The system purifies lake water of pathogens, TOC. colour and metals. Weekly DIT is ...

Jan. 1, 2021

By Purifics Water Inc.

Data Center Water Usage Effectiveness - WUE

The world is turning more to the digital realm in the new normal. Data centers are multiplying to meet those demands. With more data centers comes the need for more power. Increased power consumption requires regulation of generated heat. Data centers rely mostly on water based cooling and so the water usage effectiveness (WUE) should be considered. Water is often considered ...

Jan. 1, 2021

By AKCP

Impact of ASHRAE guidelines for Data Centers?

Data Centers consume 1-1.5 percent of energy today worldwide. It is predicted that by 2030, it will grow up to 3-13%. As energy consumption rises, so do the costs. To prevent unnecessary expenses, proper environmental monitoring best practices should be applied. ASHRAE have developed guidelines for the data center that include strategies for the best practices that reduce energy consumption. ...

Jan. 1, 2021

By AKCP

Data Center Temperature Guidelines and Best Practices

To ensure that a Data Center is functioning properly, it is important that the room temperature is regulated. Excessive heat can put a Data Center at risk of failure. Failures lead to downtime, which leads to lost data and revenue. Based on a Gartner study, it is estimated that the cost of one hour of downtime can amount up to $336,000 per hour or $5,600 per minute. Maintaining the Data Center ...

Jan. 1, 2021

By AKCP

Drinking Surface Water Pilot - Case Study

Bowen Island Municipality’s Cove Bay Water System (CBWS) treats surface water from Grafton Lake to drinking water. Historically, the lake water was treated with hypochlorite addition however this treatment is insufficient to meet the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines (CDWQG) for several parameters including protozoa, turbidity, manganese and colour. ...

Jan. 1, 2021

By Purifics Water Inc.

THM Prevention & DOC Remova Drinking Water - Case Study

Cuf was sole sourced for a drinking water facility as it had unmatched purification performance and was the only viable solution for the trend of stricter regulations for reductions in color, THMs, and liquid waste. Cuf achieves all of these water purification requirements and provides an essentially Zero Liquid Discharge solution. A 1 MGD well has been brought online to reduce the demand on its ...

Jan. 1, 2021

By Purifics Water Inc.

Liaoyang Wastewater Leachate Treatment Project

Capacity: 500tons/day Influent water quality: CODcr<=15000mg/L, NH3-N<=2500mg/L,SS<=500mg/L, Conductivity<=42000us/cm, temperature 15-35 Effluent water quality/GB18918-2002 discharge standard: CODcr<=50mg/L, BOD5<=10mg/L, NH3-N<=5mg/L, TN<=15mg/L, SS<=10mg/L, pH 6-9 Containerized Wastewater Treatment Equipment Features: Mobile standard container module design ...

Dec. 30, 2020

By Xiamen Jiarong Technology Corp., Ltd.

Liaoning Faku Wastewater Leachate Treatment Project

Capacity: 200tons/day Influent water quality: CODcr<=5000mg/L,NH3-N<=800mg/L,SS<=500mg/L, Conductivity<=20000us/cm, temperature 15-35 Effluent water quality/GB18918-2002 discharge standard: CODcr<=50mg/L, BOD5<=10mg/L, NH3-N<=5mg/L, TN<=15mg/L, SS<=10mg/L, pH 6-9 Containerized Wastewater Treatment Equipment Features: Mobile standard container module design Wide range ...

Dec. 29, 2020

By Xiamen Jiarong Technology Corp., Ltd.

Liaoning Panjin Wastewater Treatment Project

Capacity: 400tons/day Influent water quality: COD<= 20000mg/L, NH3-N<=3000mg/L, SS<=1000mg/L, Conductivity<= 50000us/cm, temperature 20-35 10000us/cm<Conductivity<=15000us/cm, recovery rate 75-80%; 15000us/cm<Conductivity<=20000us/cm, recovery rate 70-75%; 20000us/cm<Conductivity<=25000us/cm, recovery rate 65-70%; 25000us/cm<Conductivity<=30000us/cm, recovery ...

Dec. 28, 2020

By Xiamen Jiarong Technology Corp., Ltd.

Liaoning Kangping Landfill Leachate Treatment Project

Capacity: 100tons/day Influent water quality: CODcr=5000mg/L,NH3-N=800mg/L,SS=500mg/L, Conductivity=20000us/cm, temperature 15-35? Effluent water quality/GB18918-2002 discharge standard: CODcr=50mg/L, BOD5=10mg/L, NH3-N=5mg/L, TN=15mg/L, SS=10mg/L, pH 6-9 Containerized Wastewater Treatment Equipment Features: Mobile standard container module design Wide range of applications, can be ...

Dec. 27, 2020

By Xiamen Jiarong Technology Corp., Ltd.

Improved flow measurement through multiple in-pipe readings

A combination of water scarcity and the desire to provide exceptional service has driven water utility managers to focus more than ever on acquiring accurate, real-time insight into their distribution systems. Flow measurement is at the heart of this exercise. Operators face a natural hurdle, however, when using traditional center-line electromagnetic flow meters, which don’t account for ...

Dec. 24, 2020

By McCrometer, Inc. - a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation

Monitor cooling tower water consumption accurately, without disruption

Operations that want to track cooling tower water use accurately in 24/7 applications — without having to disrupt processes to install a new meter — need options that are easy to retrofit into continuous operations. Here’s how they can achieve + 0.5 percent flow meter accuracy without compromising cooling tower availability, by employing full-profile insertion (FPI) ...

Dec. 24, 2020

By McCrometer, Inc. - a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation

How targeted investments by private water can boost public support

A significant number of utilities in smaller regions operating where resources are strained, and where the daily business of water treatment can be exceedingly expensive, have turned to privately owned companies to manage their drinking water and wastewater operations. For municipalities, this provides extensive expertise and economies of scale that they typically couldn’t get on their own. ...

Dec. 24, 2020

By McCrometer, Inc. - a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation

Know your options for mag meter installation cost, care, and calibration

Electromagnetic meters (mag meters) are well established in terms of highly accurate performance for a variety of municipal and industrial water applications. Differences in their construction formats, however, dictate how easy they can be to install, maintain, and calibrate. Compare these three options to see the value of full-profile-insertion (FPI) mag meters and their associated advantages in ...

Dec. 24, 2020

By McCrometer, Inc. - a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation

Maximizing AMI investments through broader IIoT Insight

Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) has received a lot of attention in recent years, typically regarding customer account billing. Other AMI uses within water distribution networks, however, can play equally important roles in reducing non-revenue water (NRW). Consider these contributions of networked flow meter use for automating better insights into water distribution ...

Dec. 24, 2020

By McCrometer, Inc. - a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation

Six top factors to consider when selecting a flow meter

Water utilities rely on accurate and dependable flow measurement for critical process controls. Regulatory agencies also require flow monitoring and reporting, with specific accuracy limits. Flow metering technology is continually improving, and a variety of meter types and styles are available. Each flow meter application is unique, and flow meter selection should not be based on “low ...

Dec. 24, 2020

By McCrometer, Inc. - a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation

Seal The Deal: Shielding against a Mag meter`s Achilles Heel

When it comes to metering water flow — drinking water or wastewater — full-bore mag meters offer many advantages. While the underlying technology based on Faraday’s Law of electromagnetic induction (Figure 1) is shared among all styles of full-bore mag meters, specific implementations have impacts on longevity and accuracy. Here is what to look for when the time to choose ...

Dec. 24, 2020

By McCrometer, Inc. - a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation

Using flow meters to reduce non-revenue water

Utility managers are continually challenged to run water systems in the most efficient manner. Reducing non-revenue water (NRW) is an important component for system efficiency. In many states, regulators are placing caps on NRW or requiring reductions in the amount of NRW. Accurate and well-planned flow measurement can be used to locate areas of water leakage and reduce NRW. McCrometer is a ...

Dec. 24, 2020

By McCrometer, Inc. - a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation