Water Treatment Control Articles
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Say No to Chemicals in Water Treatment: Protecting Water with LG Sonic’s Ultrasound Technology
In today’s world, the management of algal blooms often calls for urgent action, with many turning to chemical treatments as a quick-fix solution. However, the reality is that these chemicals only worsen the already precarious situation, further disrupting ecosystems and compromising water quality. At LG Sonic, we advocate for a different approach – one that prioritizes sustainability ...
By LG Sonic
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Copper-Silver Ionization: A Simple and Effective Solution for Legionella Remediation
Legionella remediations are treatment processes for controlling Legionella in a building water system, generally deployed after routine Legionella testing returns shows systemic positivity or if a case of Legionnaire’s disease is traced back to the facility. Copper-silver ionization is a proven remedial water treatment method backed by hundreds of independent research studies. ...
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Septic Tank Maintenance
Introduction Healthy septic tank maintenance is important to keep your house working in a way that’s clean and safe. In the past, many people didn’t know how much they needed to take care of their tanks. Now we have better information about what it takes to maintain them. If you’re curious about how your septic system works and what you need to do, read on!Septic tanks should be maintained every ...
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The importance of security in water infrastructures and the water sector
A thwarted attack against a water treatment plant in Florida in 2021, a failed attempt against pumping facilities in Israel in 2020, or a massive attack against the water supply of the Swiss city of Ebikon in 2018 through thousands of malware requests increased concerns within the water sector. While water infrastructures are not attacked as much as other utilities, they are vulnerable due to ...
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Powerful Landfill-Safe Absorbent
Saturated zeolites that are loaded with toxic heavy metals should be considered as eco-friendly compounds that can be landfilled. The loaded zeolite has high leaching resistance preventing easy release of the adsorbed heavy metals. In particular situations (e.g. when loaded with ammonia and phosphorus) the spent zeolite can be used as a soil amender material and slow release fertilizer. This, ...
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Eliminate Electromagnetic Interference from Analog Systems
This article focuses on the common causes of noise in analog devices related to water quality measurement, but the concepts and preventative measures are applicable to any electronic measuring device. We go over the types of electromagnetic interference along with how to identify and prevent them. Additional tips for designing a noise-resistant system are provided toward the end of the ...
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pH Electrode Guide
There are two different methods of measuring pH currently available called potentiometric and photometric, with several different subsets of technologies for each. This article focuses on the real-time monitoring capabilities of glass pH electrodes used in industrial process control, wastewater treatment, and environmental data logging and provides comparisons of common features to assist in ...
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Brand Your Financial And Aesthetic Dream Through Environmental And Trading Consulting: A Standardized Way To Green Procurement
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION (EPD) Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) was coined by the International organization for Standardization (ISO) in order to ensure the concern of different companies on the sustainable development of various products and brands within their business. It primarily refers to a comprehensive report mentioning the environmental impact of a particular product ...
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Automatic Flow Control Valves Solve Raw Water Management Challenges
For all the historical and natural charm of Greenville, S.C., efforts to serve the city's water customers were hampered by raw water management challenges at a nearby reservoir. A new automatic flow control valve provided Greenville Water, City of Greenville Commission of Public Works, with a customized solution. Greenville is situated about halfway between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, up ...
By Cla-Val
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Wastewater as a Resource for Gathering Community Data
Archaeologists know that rubbish heaps and abandoned outhouses provide insights into ancient cultures. They can learn about diet, health, and daily life in long-forgotten communities. Today, scientists have discovered the benefits of tracking community data in wastewater. Many health markers travel in human waste products. As they collect data, they find information about the prevalence of ...
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What is Genclean Advanced Oxidation Disinfection?
What is Advanced Oxidation Disinfection? In an overview, advanced oxidation disinfection is a specific treatment process designed to oxidize, disinfect, and remove organic and certain inorganic contaminants from water and wastewater through the generation of hydroxyl radical (OH) and other specific compounds. What is Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP)? ORP stands for oxidation reduction ...
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Cost overruns & non-compliance in stormwater treatment. Risk management strategies.
Stormwater treatment is a vital part of construction site ESC planning and management. However, even though conventional sediment control is a fairly commoditized service, most project managers still find it challenging to estimate water treatment cost in the planning phase and manage the cost overruns, project delays and pollution incidents during the project execution. Why is it challenging ...
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Greiwing logistics for you - Wastewater treatment in the new logistics centre - Case Study
In July 2012, Greiwing logistics for you GmbH opened an new logistics centre in Leipheim, Bavaria. The new logistics centre includes a workshop area with cleaning facilities for tank and silo vehicles, as well as a petrol station. EnviroChemie had already been commissioned to provide the wastewater treatment technology for the Greiwing logistics for you branches in Duisburg, Wesel and Worms, as ...
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World’s largest waste-to-energy plant using Rotork actuators to produce power for China
Rotork IQ3 electric multi-turn actuators have been installed at a waste incineration and power generation plant in Bao'an, a district in the Chinese city of Shenzhen, which is set to become the world's largest waste-to-energy plant. Shenzhen Bao'an Three Garbage placed an order for 400 IQ actuators to be used by Shenzhen Energy Environmental Company Ltd at the site, which will have the ...
By Rotork plc
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How is zeolite water treatment media used in water & wastewater treatment?
Technology is constantly evolving and changing to meet the needs of humanity, and one of those needs is for clean water. The water treatment industry is always researching, testing, and developing new and improved ways in which to treat wastewater and drinking water in ways that are both efficient and environmentally friendly. Zeolite water filtration media is a sustainable, natural treatment ...
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What is Zeolite Water Treatment Media?
How is zeolite water treatment media used in water & wastewater treatment? Technology is constantly evolving and changing to meet the needs of humanity, and one of those needs is for clean water. The water treatment industry is always researching, testing, and developing new and improved ways in which to treat wastewater and drinking water in ways that are both efficient and environmentally ...
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Online analyzers improve control of chloramination processes in Milwaukee - Case Study
The Milwaukee Water Works is a national leader in providing high quality drinking water and monitoring water quality. Since 1998, it has invested $227 million in its infrastructure, from treatment plants to distribution systems, to ensure high quality drinking water and reliable supply. The Milwaukee Water Works treats Lake Michigan water with Ozone gas as a primary disinfectant because it ...
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Water quality testing: solutions from catchment to waste
Globally, over 80% of the wastewater generated by society flows back into the environment without being treated or reused.1Clean water is an essential part of daily life, from catchment all the way through to wastewater treatment, therefore analysis throughout the whole cycle is crucial. Whether in lakes, pipes, or bottles, we can accompany you with our range of instruments, test kits and ...
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Inhibition of Daphnia magna's occurrence in drinking water treatment process by controlling its phototactic behavior
Cladocera zooplankton as carriers of bacteria result in biological risk due to their occurrence in drinking water treatment systems. In this paper, bench-scale experiments were performed to investigate the inhibition effect on Daphnia magna (D. magna) by controlling its phototactic behavior. The results showed that UVA had a negative effect on the phototaxis of D. magna, indicating an active ...
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EVAPCO’s advanced cooling solutions - Case Study
EVAPCO’s advanced cooling solutions help realize massive power savings and vastly reduced maintenance. The 17-story, 380,000-sq-ft building was constructed in 1981. Goals: Find a long-term solution to outdated cooling infrastructure Prioritize energy efficiency Minimize maintenance Controls to optimize operation of the entire mechanical system Streamline water treatment ...
By Evapco Inc.
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