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Tracking Ocean Salinity from Space using Colour

Ocean colour could serve as a reliable proxy for salinity, opening the door for more frequent and detailed measurements. (Copyright: Dr. Md. Sufian Idris) ...

Feb. 19, 2018

By Japan Corporate News - JCN

A Simple Test for Gases in Water

A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide a simplified way to test for dissolved gases, such as methane and ethane, in water. Environmental and testing laboratories will be able to use the proposed standard to ensure that drinking water is safe in areas in which hydraulic fracturing occurs. Laboratories would use the proposed test — ...

Mar. 30, 2015

By ASTM International

NDMA Testing in Water

In meeting your water testing requirements, ALS Environmental can provide analytical testing for N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in water to reporting limits of 0.5 ng/L. It has been identified by research studies that the NDMA compound is a potential chemical hazard and is of concern to the local environment. To read further please download the ...

Mar. 19, 2013

Bacteria in water test for eColi

Industrial Test Systems, Inc. (ITS) announces a new, USEPA compliant method for presence/absence determination of Total Coliforms and E. coli in water – EZ Coliform Cult – MUG Test. Each test consists of a sterilized, ready-to-use 120mL bottle containing a premeasured amount of growth media. To run the test simply add the water sample, cap the bottle and then incubate at 35°C for 24 hours (or ...

Mar. 2, 2009

By Industrial Test Systems, Inc.

Safety testing drinking water

Apparently a glass of water can help you perform better in exams, giving some students a boost of a grade when consumed in the exam hall. Unless the answers were floating inside the glasses and bottles in the form of ice cubes, it was probably because brain cells can ...

Mar. 22, 2016

By Specac Limited

Bacteria in water test for eColi

Industrial Test Systems, Inc. (ITS) announces a new, USEPA compliant method for presence/absence determination of Total Coliforms and E. coli in water – EZ Coliform Cult – MUG Test. Each test consists of a sterilized, ready-to-use 120mL bottle containing a premeasured amount of growth media. To run the test simply add the water sample, cap the bottle and then incubate at 35°C for ...

Sep. 29, 2008

By Industrial Test Systems, Inc.

Testing the waters for offshore treatment

The market for spending on water treatment in the offshore oil and gas industry is set to grow by an annual average of 4.4% in the next six years, driven by increasing production from developing markets around the world, and the need for more advanced solutions to keep mature oilfields productive. Today, the offshore oil and gas industry accounts for approximately 27% of worldwide production. The ...

Nov. 15, 2016

By Global Water Intelligence (GWI)

Legionella testing in Sea Water

Several studies have shown that Legionella species survive in sea water even up to saline concentrations of 3% or more and in fact that NaCl may actually protect the bacterium at lower concentrations. R Heller and his colleagues state in a communication to the Letters in Applied Microbiology (1998 Jan;26(1):64-8) that: “The marked bacterial die-off, especially at higher temperatures, was ...

Apr. 1, 2016

By Hydrosense Ltd

Ceramic water purifier testing

An article published in the Journal of Water and Health describes the testing of low-cost ceramic water purifiers (CWPs) for their effectiveness in treating drinking water in Cambodia. Laboratory results indicate that the locally produced CWPs achieved reductions of E. coli of approximately 99%. Over 1 billion people worldwide lack access to improved ...

Mar. 10, 2010

Putting Drinking Water to the Test 06052015

On The Weather Channel’s “Wake Up With Al”, with Al Roker and Stephanie Abrams, Dan Theobald-WaterExpertDan puts Drinking Water to-the-test by measuring Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Tap Water Samples from Brooklyn, Manhattan and New Jersey as well as Bottled Water Samples including Spring Water, Pure Water and Distilled Water. Dan demonstrates/interprets Drinking Water ...

Jun. 7, 2015

By Environmental Services by Daniel L. Theobald

Water-testing Device Measures Up

Arkansas reporter John Magsam wrote the following article regarding Beaver Water District and their use of the ChlordioX Plus instrument, which recently gained EPA approval for the determination of chlorine dioxide and chlorite in public water supplies. Water-testing Device Measures Up EPA approves system that got a trial run in Arkansas By John Magsam A new water-testing device that ...

Jul. 15, 2014

By Palintest Ltd - a Halma Company

SenSafe™ Water Metals Check for water quality testing

SenSafe™ Water Metals Check for water quality testing A quick and affordable solution for testing metal concentrations in drinking water.Industrial Test Systems, Inc. (ITS), located in Rock Hill, SC, announces the release of SenSafe™ Water Metals Check test strips, an easy, accurate and inexpensive way to determine metal levels in drinking water. This patented test uses an indicator ...

Mar. 2, 2009

By Industrial Test Systems, Inc.

Manganese test

A new high-range test for manganese in drinking water offers a measurement range of 0.02 to 5 mg/l, without the need for pre-test sample dilution. The test uses the approved standard Formaldoxime method (ISO 6333), and is supplied in packs containing two sets of tablets. One set of tablets is used to prepare the sample, correcting pH level, and the second tablet reacts with the manganese. The ...

Aug. 17, 2010

U.S. EPA approves ASTM test methods for contaminated water testing

In an action effective on Nov. 10, 2009, 15 methods contained in 10 ASTM standards are among 25 analytical methods that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved for determining contaminant concentrations in samples collected under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The methods are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D19.05 on Inorganic Constituents in Water, part of ASTM Committee D19 ...

Jan. 7, 2010

By ASTM International

Test and demonstrate water-saving in the Middle East

Wageningen UR Greenhouse Horticulture is involved in the Middle East setting up research centers in the field of water saving with the aim to test and demonstrate water-saving technology under local conditions. The technology for soilless cultivation with possible recirculation of drain water is an important topic in these centers. Water is not only used for the plants though, a larger part is ...

Jan. 11, 2016

By Wageningen University and Research Centre

Occurrence of arsenic a reminder of the importance of testing well water

The occurrence of arsenic in some well water in Pennsylvania is a reminder that private well owners should test their water regularly, the National Ground Water Association said today. “NGWA recommends that private well owners test their water annually for bacteria, nitrate, and anything of local concern, the latter of which could include arsenic for some Pennsylvanians,” said NGWA ...

Apr. 29, 2013

By National Ground Water Association (NGWA)

Test Your WaterSense about Water Efficiency

Which activity uses less water—a five-minute shower or a full bath? How can you test whether your toilet has a leak? How much of the earth's water is available for human use? The answers may surprise you as you take EPA's new interactive quiz, 'Test Your WaterSense.' The quiz was created by EPA's WaterSense program and provides an entertaining way for both adults and children to learn more ...

Dec. 12, 2006

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

5 Reasons to Test Your Well Water

A lot of us know that we should test our water when we notice a problem with it. Three of the most common problems are when the water gives off a bad smell, is discolored or leaves behind stains. However do you realize that some problems you may be facing such as gastrointestinal upsets, dry skin, or even hardness may be a sign that there is something wrong with your water? Most dangerous ...

Jan. 31, 2014

By Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories, Inc

Baffle Ball System Water Tank Testing

When it comes to transporting large volumes of liquid in vehicle-mounted horizontal storage tanks, road safety is of real concern. The momentum of liquids can often prevent the safe handling, manoeuvring and stopping distances of vehicles, but a very effective product that counteracts a lot of these issues is at hand. Enduramaxx provides a product called Baffle Balls; hollow plastic balls that, ...

Aug. 21, 2015

By ENDURAMAXX

Hach Dr2800 water testing spectrophotometer now obsolete.

With the launch of the new Hach DR1900 portable spectrophotometer Hach have discontinued their popular Dr2800 spectrophotometer. We have created this blog to answer a few of our customers common questions about this change and the way forward for customers upgrading or servicing their units. I ...

Apr. 17, 2015

By Camlab Limited

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