Arsenic Contamination News
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Soilworks® from Arizona Offers Eco-Friendly Soiltac® Solution for Lahaina Wildfire Aftermath
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Following the devastating Maui wildfires in August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was tasked by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with the responsibility of overseeing the surveying, removal, and disposal of hazardous materials in the affected areas of Lahaina and Kula on Maui. The EPA sought a solution to handle the contamination aftermath. ...
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Top 5 Fluence Blog Posts of 2023
Which of this year’s Fluence Sustainability Blog posts attracted the most attention? It has become a December tradition for Fluence to look back on the previous year’s Sustainability Blog posts. This past year, we covered a great deal of ground, but the following posts stood out for all the attention they ...
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Aquatech 2023
We would like to thank the numerous visitors to our booth. We were very pleased about the many expert discussions, the nice contacts and an interesting exchange.Here our filter materials were of great interestEVERZIT® N - Anthracite Filter Material for dual media filtrationEVERZIT® Mn - for catalytic manganese removalEVERZIT® As - for adsorption of arsenic, cadmium and copperEVERZIT® Carbonat - ...
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Hiden Analytical Installs a HPR-40 DEMS at the University of the Philippines
In a significant stride towards advancing electrochemical research in the Philippines, the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute of the University of the Philippines has recently procured and installed the HPR-40 DEMS from Hiden Analytical. Jim Melling of Hiden Analytical took the journey to complete the installation and commissioning. Thanks is extended to ALVTechnologies Philippines ...
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AQUATECH Amsterdam 2023
We kindly invite you to AQUATECH Amsterdam from 6 - 9 November 2023. Visit our stand no. 01.204 EVERZIT® N - Anthracite filter media for multi-layer filtration Quality you can rely on, today and tomorrow! Our portfolio of water treatment products also includes all commonly used filtration, adsorption and deacidification media, e.g. EVERZIT® Mn for catalytic manganese removal ...
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Alfa Chemistry Unveils Revitalized Strong/Weak Acid Cation Resin and Base Anion Resin Lineup
Alfa Chemistry, a global supplier of chemical products and services, has recently announced the renewal of its exchange resin lines, adding strong acid cation resin, strong base anion resin, weak acid cation resin, and weak base anion resin. This move is aimed at further strengthening the company's position as a provider of reliable and high-quality resin products. Ion-exchange resins are viewed ...
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Wedge Wire Centrifuge Basket Filter Factory | YUBO Filtration
Wedge Wire Centrifuge Basket Filter Factory | YUBO Filtration In the world of industrial processes, efficient filtration is a linchpin for achieving high-quality outcomes. Whether it's separating solids from liquids, dewatering slurry, or clarifying liquids, the right filtration equipment can make all the difference. Among the arsenal of filtration tools, one champion stands out: the Wedge Wire ...
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How do you like our new lab?
Same or next day results! Our new laboratory brings the you the same speed, reliability and low cost that we have enabled on site for the London Olympics, Crossrail and numerous other projects, large and small, in the UK and globally. OK, so this is not really our new lab*. But it was, while we were finding a fuel spill on a resort in the Maldives. We were able to tell exactly what the offending ...
By QROS Ltd
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Secondary Containment to Help Enable Use of Chlorine Gas for Chlorination
A veteran potable water production and treatment superintendent, currently overseeing potable water needs for a federal reservation, reports significant benefit from the availability of secondary containment equipment for chlorine gas storage, as part of a management strategy to help enable the use of that chlorination method. He needs chlorine for oxidation in four arsenic treatment facilities ...
By ChlorTainer
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Three Ion Exchange Resins Released at Alfa Chemistry: Mixed Bed Resins, Chelating Resins, and Adsorbent Resins
Earlier this month, the New York-based material supplier, Alfa Chemistry, announced the launch of three new resins for ion exchange chromatography applications, i.e., mixed bed resins, chelating resins, and adsorbent resins, to its customers worldwide, encompassing not only individual scientists but also research labs and organizations. “Previously, we released a comprehensive line of ...
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Fabentech’s polyclonal antibody technology chosen by the European Commission to counter CBRN threats within the framework of the Counteract consortium
Fabentech, a pharmaceutical-stage biotechnology company specialized in the development, production and marketing of polyclonal antibodies for responding to emergency situations and treating emerging infectious diseases, today announced that it has been chosen to be a part of the COUNTERACT European consortium that is aiming to develop medical countermeasures to cope with CBRN threats. ...
By Fab’entech
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Veteran Potable Water Superintendent Sees Benefits of Secondary Containment Equipment to Help Enable Use of Chlorine Gas for Chlorination
A veteran potable water production and treatment superintendent, currently overseeing potable water needs for a federal reservation, reports significant benefit from the availability of secondary containment equipment for chlorine gas storage, as part of a management strategy to help enable the use of that chlorination method. He needs chlorine for oxidation in four arsenic treatment facilities ...
By ChlorTainer
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Alfa Chemistry Unveils a New Website for the Supply of Rare Earth Acetates
Over the past two decades, an explosive increase in the demand for rare earth metals has been revealed as they are extensively used in different applications, including but not limited to computer memory devices, DVDs, rechargeable batteries, magnets, and catalytic converters. Fully devoted to introducing a diverse range of chemicals, Alfa Chemistry recently unveiled a new website, from which ...
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USGS and CDC Study Estimates 2.1 Million Americans Using Private Wells with Elevated Levels of Arsenic
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study several years back that estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. may be getting their drinking water from private domestic wells considered to have high concentrations of arsenic, presumed to be from natural sources. USGS also reported that much of the West, including Arizona, California, ...
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TasWater partners with TaKaDu to address network inefficiencies
TaKaDu Central Event Management (CEM) analytics software designed to identify hidden leaks and other types of incidents within the water network is the latest weapon in TasWater’s arsenal to reduce network losses and increase efficiency and customer service. TasWater has partnered with TaKaDu, a global leader in smart analytics software package that monitors the water network 24/7, ...
By TaKaDu
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Water Quality Testing in Puerto Rico from Public and Private Sources for Arsenic, Lead and Other Contaminants
In 2017, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) released a report claiming that “Puerto Rico suffers the worst rate of drinking water violations of any state or territory in the nation.” The report declared that more than 3 million people on the islands were served by water systems with violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Violations of the Arsenic Rule were included in ...
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Arsenic and Testing Drinking Water from Private Wells Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses arsenic and potential exposure risks in water from private wells. “People can be exposed to arsenic from a number of sources, including from drinking water where it is tasteless and odorless,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane ...
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Alfa Chemistry: Non-metal Catalysts Enjoy Increasing Popularity to Accelerate Reactions
Over the past decade, breakthroughs have been made in the development of non-metal catalysts, especially for renewable energy applications. Having abundant expertise in catalysis, Alfa Chemistry Catalysts proudly announces that a wide range of non-metal catalysts are now readily accessible, including arsenic catalysts, boron catalysts, nitrogen-containing catalysts, phosphorus catalysts, and ...
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‘Brockovich’ carcinogen found in tap water of more than 250 million Americans
A new interactive map details where hexavalent chromium, the notorious “Erin Brockovich” carcinogen, contaminates tap water serving 251 million people, exceeding levels scientists say are safe. Researchers at the Environmental Working Group analyzed federal and state water testing data to create the map. The updated map includes 918 new detections of toxic hexavalent chromium, or ...
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How To Help You Maintain Your Reverse Osmosis RO Alkaline Hydrogen Water Purifier for Optimal Performance
Nowadays, installing water purifiers has become a necessity for a number of reasons. Since there are tons of water purifiers out there, people find it really confusing to purchase the best one. In other words, you can choose from several technologies to make the best choice. Some of the most common technologies include reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and UV. In this article, we are going to ...
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