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Residential water treatment markets to reach US$1bn by 2014
The relatively developed stage of the market and increasing competition present key challenges in the European residential water treatment systems markets. Nonetheless, the gradual but steadily increasing demand for residential water treatment systems, paralleled by the prevailing regional water contamination and initiatives of market participants, is set to boost market prospects. In particular, ...
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Third quarter classes to begin at Goulds Water Technology Factory School
Goulds Water Technology (GWT), a Xylem brand, released its third quarter GWT Factory School schedules for in-person, WebEx and online education. A new Factory School WebEx course has been designed to address the recent U.S. Department of Energy Integral Horsepower Motor Rule, effective June 1, 2016, and provide an overview of compliance and the resulting industry impact. The course will be held ...
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Goulds Water Technology announces Q2 2017 training schedule featuring new e-Learning course about wastewater pumps
Water professionals are encouraged to enroll in Goulds Water Technology’s (GWT) new wastewater e-Learning course that highlights the advantages, disadvantages, features and applications of wastewater pumps and accessories. It also includes instruction on how to properly select a wastewater pump, taking into consideration flow, system capacity, total dynamic head and other crucial ...
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Inadequate Water Supply Propels the Commercial and Residential Point-of-Entry Water Treatment Systems Market in India
Increasing water scarcity, exacerbated by inefficient water management practices, is driving the commercial and residential point-of-entry (POE) water treatment systems market in India. Escalating demand for water from a growing population, faster depletion of water resources than is replenished, and the contamination of ground water tables and surface water bodies are lending momentum to the POE ...
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New Air Conditioner Standards Would Rank as Biggest Energy Saver in U.S. DOE History
The Department of Energy (DOE) proposed new efficiency standards today that would slash commercial rooftop air conditioner energy use by about 30%. The proposed standards would achieve the largest national energy savings of any standard ever issued by the U.S. Department of Energy. “DOE’s new standards are a breath of cool air for businesses since air conditioners account for about ...
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Economic meltdown temporarily restrains growth in the Middle East water and wastewater treatment equipment markets, finds Frost & Sullivan
The market for water and wastewater treatment equipment in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries experienced rapid growth during 2008 driven by huge investments in infrastructure, real estate, petrochemicals, oil and gas and other sectors. However, the sub-prime mortgage crisis that hit western economies changed the business climate and there was a considerable decline in demand for most ...
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Frost & Sullivan names Amway 2011 water Filtration company of the year for promoting water quality standards in the Asia pacific region
Efforts by Amway to promote high water quality standards in the Asia Pacific region earned recognition with the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Water Filtration Company of the Year Award. This is the second consecutive year Amway earned the award, which also spotlights investment in research and development by Amway for its eSpring water filtering system. "Amway is an ...
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Navajo Water Project Provides Clean Water To Native Americans
It may seem farfetched, but the reality is that many Americans don’t have regular access to clean drinking water. The election of President Donald Trump has flung the nation’s environmental protection agency into uncharted territory. Among promises to severely cut funding and the appointment of a former lawyer with a history of fighting the organization to lead it, the U.S. EPA ...
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Most Water Utilities Missing Opportunity to Stretch Water
As many U.S. communities are struggling to support growing populations with limited water resources, very few of them are utilizing water connection charges to increase water-savvy residential development projects in their communities. So concludes a new report by Western Resource Advocates, Ceres, and the University of North Carolina's Environmental Finance Center evaluating water connection ...
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AWWA testifies before U.S. House on improvements to rule on lead in water
In testimony today before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, the American Water Works Association advocated for a revised Lead and Copper Rule that advances lead service line replacement nationwide while strengthening protections for consumers today. AWWA, the largest association of water professionals in the world, told the committee members that the revised LCR ...
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Testing Hot Water for Legionella
What is Legionella Testing? Legionella testing, tests water systems for Legionella which is a bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s Disease – a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. Anyone who is responsible for water systems will be responsible for Legionella testing, for example, a landlord or a business owner. How often should you test hot water for Legionella? Guidance on how ...
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Lead service line analysis examines scope of challenge
A new analysis published today by the American Water Works Association estimates 6.1 million lead service lines remain in U.S. communities, suggesting progress in lead service line removal over the past two decades but indicating an estimated $30 billion challenge remains. When the Lead and Copper Rule was instituted in 1991, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated there were 10.2 ...
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What is Legionella Testing?
If you are a landlord or employer, you need to be aware of the health risks associated with Legionella. You also need to be aware of your legal responsibilities in assessing, identifying and managing that risk. The Legionella bacterium is commonly found in bodies of water such as lakes and rivers. However, it can also be present in the water systems of domestic and commercial buildings. By and ...
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Greyter Water Systems Receives Patent from U.S. Patent Office for the Greyter Home
Greyter Water Systems Inc., provider of the Greyter HOME, a residential water recycling solution, is pleased to announce that its application for patent filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2018 has been examined and allowed for issuance as a patent. The company’s Greyter HOME solution is an award winning, low maintenance, compact, reliable, automated, and ...
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AWWA: Proposed Lead and Copper Rule significant step forward for public health protection
AWWA is submitting comments today on the proposed Lead and Copper Rule revisions. While AWWA’s full comments touch on many sections of the proposal, CEO David LaFrance highlights some key areas below. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) believes the proposed Lead and Copper Rule represents a significant step forward for public health protection. AWWA calls on EPA to make a number ...
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AWWA distributes radio PSA to mark Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
The American Water Works Association marked Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by distributing a radio public service announcement that urges homeowners to remove sources of lead that can come into contact with water. “More than ever, homeowners and renters are receptive to hearing about how to protect their families from lead risks, about getting their water tested, about complete lead ...
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World Water Day 2022: Groundwater - Making the Invisible Visible
Almost all the liquid freshwater in the world is groundwater, supporting drinking water, domestic use, sanitation systems, agriculture, industry and our fragile ecosystems. But groundwater is polluted and overexploited in many areas. Our Continuous over-use will eventually lead to depletion of our most precious resource. So… what can – and must – we do? The use of ...
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AWWA encourages getting the lead out during Drinking Water Week
As Drinking Water Week continues, the American Water Works Association and water professionals across North America are encouraging households to identify and replace lead-based water pipes and plumbing. Lead presents health concerns for people of all ages, particularly pregnant women, infants and young children. In children, low exposure levels have been linked to learning disabilities, ...
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A Taxonomy Delivering Sustainable Growth in Europe
We, the signatories, represent sectors of major importance for European economic development and wealth. We provide highly skilled jobs to Europeans and invest in innovative solutions, renewable and efficient technologies that make the transition to a competitive, low carbon and circular economy in Europe possible. Doing so, we help fight climate change and lead the way towards a more sustainable ...
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Protecting water quality at home highlighted during this week’s Drinking Water Week
As Drinking Water Week continues, the American Water Works Association joins water professionals across North America in helping consumers learn to maintain high-quality water throughout their household plumbing systems. After water enters a home, conditions in the home plumbing system can affect the water’s quality. “Our water providers work very hard to be sure that the water ...
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