arsenic detection Articles
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Technical Vocational Institute - Albuquerque, New Mexico - Arsenic Treatment System
Technical Vocational Institute Community College (TVI) is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and services approximately 400 students. In 2005, AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) was selected to assist in the design of a full-scale arsenic treatment project for the small community system. Detected arsenic concentrations were approximately 26 parts per billion (ppb). The pH of the water is ...
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Detecting Arsenic in Soil using Field Portable X-Ray Fluorescence
Abstract Rapid, accurate on site determination of arsenic and heavy metal levels in soil is a powerful tool in efforts to rebuild and revitalize abandoned and under-utilized industrial properties. The EPA is actively spearheading initiatives to encourage assessment, clean-up and re-use of these industrial properties. In the case of heavy metals (often the eight RCRA metals Pb, As, Cd, Cr, Hg, ...
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Quilicura, Chile Arsenic Reduction - Case Study
Quilicura, Chile Arsenic Reduction Quilicura is a municipality located in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in Chile. Well #3 has a flow of 1600 gallons per minute (100 liters per second). The well has a high concentration of arsenic that fluctuates between 0.040 mg/L and 0.060 mg/L, well above the World Health Organization standard of 0.010 mg/L. In addition to the high arsenic concentration, ...
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Quilicura, Chile Well #3 - Case Study
Quilicura is a municipality located in the Santiago Metropolitan Region in Chile. Well #3 has a flow of 1600 gallons per minute (100 liters per second). The well has a high concentration of arsenic that fluctuates between 0.040 mg/L and 0.060 mg/L, well above the World Health Organization's standard of 0.010 mg/L. In addition to the high arsenic concentration, the site has challenges with pH that ...
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Evaluation of contaminants in fluorosilicic acid used for public water fluoridation in the Santos region, Brazil
Fluorosilicic acid is one of the main products used in water fluoridation. As a by-product of the phosphate fertilizer industry, it may contain contaminants that are harmful to human health. The aims of this study were to assess the quality control analysis of fluorosilicic acid; to detect the presence of contaminants, such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, aluminum, barium, strontium, cobalt, iron, ...
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Project profile - Newmont mining site-low sheep well Carlin, Nevada
Background In 2004, AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) was contacted to request design and implementation questions related to the Newmont Mining site located in Carlin, Nevada. Site personnel and engineers evaluated arsenic treatment options, and eventually selected adsorption for their Low Sheep Well site. At the Carlin, Nevada location, implementation began in September, 2005 including ...
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Project profile - technical vocational institute Albuquerque, New Mexico arsenic treatment system
Background Technical Vocational Institute Community College (TVI) is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and services approximately 400 students. In 2005, AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) was selected to assist in the design of a full-scale arsenic treatment project for the small community system. Detected arsenic concentrations were approximately 26 parts per billion (ppb). The pH of the water ...
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Arsenic wood field testing kit
Now available from Industrial Test Systems, Inc. is a quick, easy, field test kit that can confirm the presence of inorganic arsenic in wood. Arsenic Quick™ 481396-W kit is a modification of the US Patented, ETV Verified arsenic test for drinking water. This 10 minute test readily confirms the absence or presence of arsenic in any wood sample, including CCA treated lumber using safe ...
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Ramah NM Project Profile 0409
Background The Ramah Navajo Chapter owns and operates the Ramah Pine Hill water system located in Ramah, New Mexico. The water system is served by one well that provides drinking water for the community’s residents at a maximum of 130 gallons per minute (gpm) with an approximate arsenic concentration of 18 parts per billion (ppb) and iron concentration of 1.70 milligrams per liter (mg/L). In ...
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Project profile - Spring Canyon Ranch Quemado, New Mexico
Background Spring Canyon Ranch, LLC operates a community water system located in Quemado, New Mexico. Two water supply wells provide potable water to approximately 120 service connections. Groundwater enters the treatment system at approximately 40 gallons per minute (gpm) with arsenic concentrations of about 137 parts per billion (ppb). The EPA MCL for arsenic requires treatment to below 10 ...
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Project profile - Ramah Pine Hill water system Ramah, New Mexico
Background The Ramah Navajo Chapter owns and operates the Ramah Pine Hill water system located in Ramah, New Mexico. The water system is served by one well that provides drinking water for the community’s residents at a maximum of 130 gallons per minute (gpm) with an approximate arsenic concentration of 18 parts per billion (ppb) and iron concentration of 1.70 milligrams per liter (mg/L). ...
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The 5 Benefits of Professional Arsenic Removal from Water
It is a sad and scary truth, but many homes have arsenic in their water systems. High levels of arsenic can be dangerous to you, your family, your pets, and the property you inhabit. Do not panic, though. Simply research an arsenic filtration system. There are many advanced methods that can be used to remove arsenic from water. Arsenic in water removal is completely affordable and safe. Below ...
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Project profile - Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant Lusby, Maryland arsenic treatment system
Background AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) was selected by Constellation Generation Group LLC to design two full-scale arsenic treatment systems using Granular Ferric Oxide (GFO) adsorption technology. The two systems were installed in the Protected Area (PA) and the Owner Controlled Area (OCA); these are two distinct areas within the nuclear power plant site. In addition to designing the ...
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Project profile - Lummi Island, Washington arsenic, iron, sulfide treatment system
Background In mid 2004, AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) was selected by Miller Water Association and Anvil Corporation to assist in the design of a fullscale arsenic treatment project for this small community. Arsenic levels are alarmingly high at 0.18 mg/l, 18 times higher than the new Federal standard of 0.010 mg/l. In addition to arsenic, many of the homeowners using the water objected to ...
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Project profile - Lincoln Akerman School Hampton Falls, New Hampshire AD26 arsenic/iron treatment system
Background AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) was selected in 2006 by the Hampton Falls School District to design and fabricate a full-scale AD26 arsenic and iron treatment system for the Lincoln Akerman School (LAS) in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. LAS has about 260 students in grades ranging from K through 8 and the system has an average daily flow of 2,000 gallons. The treatment system is ...
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Project profile - East Liberty, Ohio – Midwest express AD26 arsenic / iron treatment system
Background AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) was selected in 2006 by Midwest Express Group to design and fabricate a fullscale AD26 arsenic and iron treatment system for their manufacturing facility in East Liberty, Logan County, Ohio to meet the new EPA arsenic standard. This facility system serves approximately 150 employees with an average daily flow of 4,000 gallons per day. The treatment ...
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Project profile - Webb Consolidated Independent School Bruni, Texas arsenic treatment system
Background Webb Consolidated Independent School District (Webb CISD) located in Bruni, Texas applied to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to participate in the arsenic treatment demonstration program for Round 2 and was selected. The school has a water-supply well which pumps water to a 12,000 gallon storage tank. Waterquality analyses revealed that arsenic concentrations exceeded ...
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Project profile - Brandywine Elementary School New Palestine, Indiana AD26 arsenic, iron, manganese removal system
Background In July 2009, AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) was contacted by Ladd Engineering, Inc. to provide a proposal for the Brandywine Elementary School in the Southern Hancock School District. Shortly thereafter, AdEdge was selected to provide a potable water treatment system to the school to reduce elevated levels of arsenic, iron, and manganese that exceeded drinking water standards. ...
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Project profile - Westview Elementary and High Schools Topeka, Indiana arsenic treatment systems
Background In early 2006, AdEdge Technologies Inc. (AdEdge) teamed up with Hawkins Water Tech to design and implement two full-scale arsenic treatment projects for Westview Elementary School and Westview High School located in Topeka, Indiana. Arsenic concentrations in the school wells range between 21 and 23 ppb, which exceeded the new Federal EPA standard of 10 ppb. Design plans were prepared ...
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Project profile - Yucca Mountain project, Nevada arsenic treatment system
Background Wells J-12 and J-13 are located in Area 25 of the Nevada Test Site near Mercury, Nevada. These wells supply potable water for the Yucca Mountain Project. Water-quality analyses revealed that arsenic concentrations exceeded the new maximum contaminant level (MCL). Before choosing a technology, the site manager, Bechtel SAIC, contracted with Dr. Dennis A. Clifford, University of ...
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