Water Quality Testing News
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Legionella Experts in Puerto Rico Support Water Management and Infection Control Programs on Cruise Ships
One of the largest cruise line operators recently issued a letter to passengers that had sailed on one of their ships after learning that two prior passengers had a Legionella diagnosis. The letter was reportedly sent out of an ‘abundance of caution’ as the two individuals were not diagnosed onboard. During the time of the two illnesses, the ship in question was based in Florida with ...
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ABB acquires innovative optical sensor company to expand smart water management offering
Through the acquisition of Canadian company Real Tech, ABB expands its strong presence in the water segment and complements its portfolio with optical sensor technology critical for the age of smart water Real Tech is a market leader in real-time water quality monitoring and testing with more than 10,000 installed solutions in municipal water and wastewater, and other industries around the ...
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Real Tech to become part of ABB
Through the acquisition of Canadian company Real Tech, ABB expands its strong presence in the water segment and complements its portfolio with optical sensor technology critical for the age of smart water Real Tech is a market leader in real-time water quality monitoring and testing with more than 10,000 installed solutions in municipal water and wastewater, and other industries around the ...
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EPA Announces Over $30 Million Coming to Puerto Rico to Upgrade Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure
Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $30,000,000 to Puerto Rico through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support local communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and water bodies. The investment is to be used for replacing or repairing aging ...
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Accenture invests in KETOS to advance water intelligence through real-time monitoring
Accenture has made a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures, in KETOS, Inc., a data intelligence innovator that uses a proprietary technology platform to help organizations monitor and address water efficiency and quality. KETOS is the latest company to join Accenture Ventures’ Project Spotlight, an engagement and early investment program that connects emerging technology ...
By Accenture
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Millions in EPA Funds Coming to Puerto Rico for Water Infrastructure Projects
More than $78 million dollars in funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is slated to arrive this year in Puerto Rico for water infrastructure projects. The local government will be deciding how to best use the funds based on criteria outlined by the EPA’s Administrator. In parts of the islands, access to potable water has been a challenge. The situation was made all the ...
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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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Analysis of water samples and water constituents
Metrohm is pleased to publish a revised edition of their monograph «Analysis of water samples and water constituents with Metrohm instruments». The latest edition includes updated methods, applications and literature. This 200+ pages compendium can be used both as a textbook and a practical resource to be consulted by professionals from the water industry, environmental testing, and ...
By Metrohm AG
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Water Quality Monitoring with Federal and Territorial Support
The Northwest Territories have resumed long-term water quality testing. The majority of testing is monitored at two key sites in Alberta and two in Northwest Territories (NWT). Long-term testing allows for changes over time to be detected, as well as identifying differences and trends between the Alberta and NWT plants. Due to government collaboration, monitoring will resume in Alberta at the ...
By MANTECH Inc.
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Simplified testing for BPA in source water
These days it’s common to see a "BPA Free" label on water bottles and other containers. The campaign is a response to consumers who have grown increasingly wary of the contaminant after it gained national notoriety in recent years. BPA, short for bisphenol A, is the most recognised of the endocrine disruptor compounds (EDCs). EDCs come in many forms and can wreak havoc with hormone levels ...
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Tecta-PDS partners with International Triathlon Union (ITU) for fast and reliable water quality tests
Tecta-PDS is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the International Triathlon Union (ITU) for delivering fast and reliable microbiological water quality tests in ITU sanctioned events. The Tecta portable laboratory, already implemented in the 2019 ITU World Triathlon Olympic Qualification Event in Tokyo, allows the ITU staff to obtain results of E-Coli and Enterococci bacteria in the ...
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Legionella Water Testing – everything you need to know
If you’re an employer, landlord or property manager you have a legal duty in relation to the risks associated with Legionella. Ignoring those risks is not acceptable and taking anything less than a regimented attitude to Legionella Water Testing could have serious consequences. Most businesses already know that. The trouble is, it’s a complex subject. All the information you need is ...
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Improving the Indoor Environmental Quality of Puerto Rico’s Hotels and Resorts
Millions of people from across the globe visit Puerto Rico each year and by some estimates, tourism contributes approximately $4 billion to the local economy. The vast majority of tourists and business travelers coming to Puerto Rico stay at one of the many hotels and resorts found on the islands. Hotels and resorts that have focused on providing service, value and a healthy indoor environment ...
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EMLab P&K Receives Accreditation from New York State for Legionella Water Testing
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company and the leading commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) laboratory in North America, announces that its New Jersey laboratory is accredited by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) and is certified for Legionella water testing (NY Lab ID # 12049). The New Jersey laboratory’s NYSDOH ELAP ...
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Protecting the health of Europeans by improving methods for the detection of pathogens in drinking water and water used in food preparation.
Want to find out how 9 million euros of research can improve your methods for pathogen detection in drinking water? Testing for bacteria, viruses or protozoa? Whether you work in the large water sector or use water in the food production industry, technologies developed by the EU funded Aquavalens project to detect pathogens in water are likely to be of use to you, ensuring your drinking water is ...
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Wilks expanding Video FAQs for InfraCal Analyzers
While a picture may be worth a thousand words, a video can be invaluable for helping customers out with frequently asked questions. Wilks is expanding a series of 2-3 minute “how to” videos. Below is a sampling of some that have been completed. Did you know Wilks now has an ASTM compliant instrument for measuring percent biodiesel blend in diesel fuel? ...
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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 — WK43267, Test Method for Measurement of ...
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EPA Endorses New & Improved Beach Water Quality Safety Threshold
In a move designed to protect more than 180 million people who visit America’s coastal and Great Lakes beaches every year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced stronger National Beach Guidance for all states to adopt the most protective swimmer safety threshold - a Beach Action Value (BAV) - for water quality monitoring and notification practices in order to ...
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New Phenomenex GC Column Set for Chlorinated Pesticides Runs Seven EPA Methods
Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the research and manufacture of advanced technologies for the separation sciences, introduces Zebron™ ZB-CLPesticides-1 and 2 for dual-column pesticide testing by GC/ECD (electron capture detection). This column set saves time and money for chlorinated pesticide testing commonly performed by environmental and drinking water testing labs, which often need ...
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Knowledgeable Service: Key to Success
Every site has individual operating conditions. The Ozzi Kleen Group* understands this and can tailor an Ozzi Kleen Maintenance Program (for your sewerage system, greywater system or reverse osmosis water treatment system) to best suit your site's operating needs and help you achieve compliance. Ozzi Kleen Group* has regular waste water treatment plant service runs through most regions of ...
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