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ARCADIS` Jane Staveley to Moderate Congressional Briefing on Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water
DENVER - Jane Staveley, a Principal Environmental Scientist for ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, will moderate a distinguished panel of experts on the topic of "Pharmaceuticals in Our Water: Concerns and Responses" during a briefing in the Rayburn House Office Building today, September 14. The briefing will be held from ...
By Arcadis
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Illinois governor orders state waters to be tested for pharmaceutical pollution
Following reports last week that trace amounts of pharmaceuticals are contaminating the nation's drinking water, Governor Rod Blagojevich has directed the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to expand its water quality monitoring to determine levels of pharmaceuticals that may be in Illinois waterways. The Illinois EPA also will promote safe ways to dispose of over-the-counter, prescription ...
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Introducing Sterlitech’s New SEPA CFX Cross Flow Filtration Cell
Sterlitech is pleased to announce the formal launch of the Sepa CFX Cross Flow Filtration Cell. The Sepa CFX is a member of the Developer family with an active membrane area of 140 cm2 (22 in2), the largest of bench-scale cells sold by Sterlitech. This unit can be used at higher pressures than the previous Sepa CF, with a maximum pressure rating of 137 bar (2000 psig). The cell body ships ...
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NACWA responds to Associated Press articles on pharmaceuticals in drinking water
The recent series by the Associated Press on pharmaceuticals found in municipal drinking water demonstrates the need for a national strategy to manage the use and disposal of these compounds, according to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), an organization representing nearly 300 municipal wastewater treatment plants. NACWA members are public servants who pride themselves ...
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Risk map shows European ‘hot spots’ for pharmaceuticals in the environment
A new tool has been developed which highlights ‘hot spots’ of pharmaceutical pollution in Europe, where human health and aquatic environments could potentially be affected. The results suggest that the substances and locations posing the greatest risk are not the same for the aquatic environment as for human health. Both the pharmaceuticals we consume, and those that we dispose of ...
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Offers Complete LC-MS/MS Solution for Environmental and Drinking Water Analysis
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the release of an LC-MS/MS solution that significantly reduces the analysis time and cost of processing water samples in environmental and drinking water applications. The Thermo Scientific EQuan Environmental Quantitation System coupled with the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum triple quadrupole ...
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GE’s Newest Refrigerator Filter is First to Remove Trace Pharmaceuticals from Water and Ice*
Think the cleanest, clearest, most contaminant-free water has to come from a bottle? Think again. GE offers the most advanced water filtration system in the industry as part of its recently launched French door refrigerators. The first-of-its-kind water filtration system has been tested and verified by an independent third party to remove 98 percent of five ...
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Cross flow membrane market will be up 3%, not 9% this year, says The McIlvaine Company
The recession and shrinking capital budgets are reducing the forecast for the cross flow membrane system market for 2009. The present forecast is for a 3 percent increase from last year to $9.l billion worldwide. Previously, the McIlvaine, RO/UF/MF World Markets, had forecast a 9 percent increase to $9.6 billion. Some of the bigger markets will grow enough to offset substantial reductions in ...
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Drinking water of 41m Americans contaminated with pharmaceuticals
An investigation by the Associated Press (AP) has revealed that the drinking water of at least 41 million people in the United States is contaminated with pharmaceutical drugs. It has long been known that drugs are not wholly absorbed or broken down by the human body. Significant amounts of any medication taken eventually pass out of the body, primarily through the urine. 'People think that if ...
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EPA announces second list of chemicals for EDSP screening and publication of proposed policies and procedures for requiring EDSP testing of the listed chemicals
On November 17, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the second list of chemicals and substances for which EPA intends to issue test orders under the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP). 75 Fed. Reg. 70248. EPA states that the list of 134 chemicals "includes a large number of pesticides, two perfluorocarbon compounds (PFCs), and three pharmaceuticals ...
By Acta Group
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EPA Announces Second List of Chemicals for EDSP Screening and Publication of Proposed Policies and Procedures for Requiring EDSP Testing
On November 17, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the second list of chemicals and substances for which EPA intends to issue test orders under the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP). 75 Fed. Reg. 70248. EPA states that the list of 134 chemicals "includes a large number of pesticides, two perfluorocarbon compounds (PFCs), and three pharmaceuticals ...
By Acta Group
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EPA Announces Second List of Chemicals for EDSP Screening and Publication of Proposed Policies and Procedures for Requiring EDSP Testing
On November 17, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the second list of chemicals and substances for which EPA intends to issue test orders under the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP). 75 Fed. Reg. 70248. EPA states that the list of 134 chemicals "includes a large number of pesticides, two perfluorocarbon compounds (PFCs), and three pharmaceuticals ...
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Hach launches Hach BioTector B3500c TOC Analyzer for condensate applications
Hach Company has launched a reliable safeguard to sensitive processes in clean water applications, the Hach BioTector B3500c TOC Analyzer. This analyzer was specifically designed and engineered to meet the requirements of clean water applications including Condensate Return, Cooling Water, Potable Water, Pharmaceutical Water (WFI) and Demineralized Water. It offers process insights, process ...
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Market prospects for the development of potassium permanganate
Potassium permanganate is dark purple crystals, is a strong oxidizing agent; mainly used for disinfection and oxygenation of aquaculture, mushroom cultivation process of sterilization, water purification, textile bleaching and starch industry, ceramic industry coloring, plating except fat, pharmaceutical processing industry, widely used in drinking water purification. In many industries the ...
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Shimadzu’s new TOC-L series provides high-precision analysis of organic compounds in water samples
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the TOC-L Series of analyzers for total organic carbon testing in aqueous samples. With a wide sample range from 4 μg/L to 30,000 mg/L, the TOC-L is suitable for analyzing ultra-pure to highly contaminated samples of wastewater, brine water, seawater, drinking water and pharmaceutical water. Consisting of four models, including PC-controlled and ...
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Shimadzu’s new TOC-L series provides high-precision analysis of organic compounds in water samples
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the TOC-L Series of analyzers for total organic carbon testing in aqueous samples. With a wide sample range from 4 μg/L to 30,000 mg/L, the TOC-L is suitable for analyzing ultra-pure to highly contaminated samples of wastewater, brine water, seawater, drinking water and pharmaceutical water. Consisting of four models, including PC-controlled and ...
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US drinking water contaminated by pharmaceuticals
A vast array of pharmaceuticals - including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones - have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, an Associated Press investigation has claimed. Water in 24 metropolitan areas, including Detroit, Louisville, southern California and Northern New Jersey is particularly at risk. The report says the ...
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Genesis Water Technologies, Inc Introduces New GWT Series Ultraviolet Disinfection System Product Line
Genesis Water Technologies, Inc., a US based manufacturer/supplier of water treatment, filtration, purification equipment and components worldwide is proud to introduce the new GWT(tm) series Ultraviolet Disinfection System product line. These USA produced systems provide effective high performance output, with minimal maintenance for cost efficient and reliable operations. The new GWT series UV ...
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ToxServices LLC Adds New Location
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2012/PRNewswire-iReach/ -- ToxServices LLC, a leader in toxicology and sustainability consulting services, announced the opening of its new office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Margaret H. Whittaker, Managing Director of ToxServices, stated that "We are honored to grow and expand our business to meet the needs of clients around the world who require state of the science ...
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Sales of Cartridges to reach an annual level of $14 billion by 2009
Untitled Document Cartridges used for filtering liquids represent a $10.8 billion dollar market now but by 2009 sales will reach an annual level of $14.2 billion. This is the forecast contained in the McIlvaine report, Cartridge Filters: World Markets. This online report is continuously updated so that the forecasts always include consideration of the latest developments. ...
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