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AWWA announces new publication chronicling the journey of disinfecting public water systems with chlorine
The American Water Works Association has announced the release of its newest publication, The Chlorine Revolution: Water Disinfection and the Fight to Save Lives. The use of chlorine to kill deadly pathogens in drinking water is now such a routine occurrence that it’s hard to believe that at one time not so long ago it was not just uncommon, it was considered illegal. The Chlorine ...
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Ozone vs. Chlorine for water disinfection
Ozone and chlorine have very similar disinfectant properties. However, their uses today differ due to the environmental consciousness of our society. For several reasons, Ozone systems are still uncommon in much of the world. On the other hand, chlorine continues to be used disinfectant in every region of the world. As ozone is more reliable, easier to use, and safer to operate, it has gained ...
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Michael McGuire to take helm at Journal-AWWA
The American Water Works Association today announced that renowned water expert and author Michael J. McGuire, PhD, PE, has been named Interim Editor in Chief for the Journal -- American Water Works Association, effective June 1, 2014. “Michael McGuire is one of the most respected names in the water community, and AWWA is proud to have his technical and literary expertise at the helm of ...
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Michael McGuire extends appointment as Editor-in-Chief of Journal-AWWA
The American Water Works Association today announced that water expert and author Michael J. McGuire, PhD, PE, will continue his appointment as Editor-in-Chief for Journal -- American Water Works Association through June 2016. He has been handling the responsibilities of Interim Editor-in-Chief for the publication since June 2014. Journal AWWA, published continuously since 1914, is AWWA’s ...
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Common Water Disinfection Methods By Salt Water Electrolysis Machine System And Equipments
You can purify drinking water in more ways than one. For the evaluation of the available treatment methods, you may consider the points given below. These pointers can help you disinfect your water. Read on to find out more. Purpose of Water Disinfection It destroys different types of pathogens found in water. It works great irrespective of the condition or composition fluctuation of the ...
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Leaders in the water industry share their knowledge in AWWA`s new educational video series
The American Water Works Association announced today the release of its new AWWA Thought Leader Series, a series of videos focusing on industry lessons learned from six well-known professionals in the drinking water and wastewater fields. This three-part series covers the topics of Source and Treatment, Wastewater and Distribution in eight videos. The series is ideal for training purposes for ...
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WATER TREATMENT Process Pumps
Water flows (1) to the treatment plant from the reservoir or stream through rotating screens (2) to remove large debris. It is then pumped into the plant where alum is added (3) to cause coagulation. After rapid mixing, the water remains in the settling basin (4) while sedimentation of floc occurs (2-4 hours). The water treatment residual (settled floc) is pumped from the bottom of the pools and ...
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COVID-19 Shutdown Can Make Buildings Sick
When buildings stand virtually abandoned due to pandemic stay-at-home orders, water stops flowing through their plumbing and bad things start to happen inside the pipes. Harmful chemicals begin to build up and potentially pathogenic microorganisms start to grow. It takes only days for dangerous concentrations to form, but many buildings will remain closed for months. How serious might the problem ...
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United Utilities upgrades ‘trouble-free’ peristaltic pump technology as part of Framework Agreement
Four Watson-Marlow Bredel 520 series dosing pumps have been installed at United Utilities Haslingden Grane Water Treatment Works in Rossendale, Lancashire. The new pumps will replace earlier 500 series pumps which have delivered trouble-free service since commissioning in 1993.The new 520 series pumps have been supplied under United Utilities’ framework agreement with Falmouth-based leaders in ...
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United Utilities upgrades ‘trouble-free’ peristaltic pump `technology
Four Watson-Marlow Bredel 520 series dosing pumps have been installed at United Utilities Haslingden Grane Water Treatment Works in Rossendale, Lancashire. The new pumps will replace earlier 500 series pumps which have delivered trouble-free service since commissioning in 1993. The new 520 series pumps have been supplied under United Utilities’ framework agreement with Falmouth-based leaders ...
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Fall River, Mass. Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Will Make Community Safer under EPA Settlement
The Fall River, Mass. Water Filtration Plant will make significant upgrades to eliminate the use of chlorine gas at the facility, under the terms of a settlement with EPA for alleged violations of Clean Air Act’s chemical accident prevention regulations. The settlement requires Fall River to pay a $5,000 penalty and to implement a project to reduce public health risk in the community by ...
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Center Parcs choose Fourteen WF UV Systems
As water features, wave machines, flumes and splash pads raise the fun factor in swimming pools, traditional methods of disinfecting water with chlorine, cause problems for operators and customers alike. Higher water temperatures and increased turbulence in leisure pools require increased dosages of chlorine, leading to pool users complaining of burning eyes, red or itchy skin and an over ...
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Reed elsevier environmental challenge
The Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge shortlist was announced today, highlighting four innovative ideas to improve access to safe and sustainable water supply in communities where access is presently at risk. The winning project, to be announced in June, will receive a prize of $50,000, with a second place prize of $25,000. The projects range from a community rooftop rainwater harvesting ...
By 3BL Media
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Grundfos acquires technology-leader in water disinfection
Italian company ISIA, a leading expert within water disinfection, is now part of Grundfos. Disinfection is a business where Grundfos has been present for years. As an element in strengthening this position, ISIA and Grundfos has been partners for some time - and now this ends up with Grundfos acquiring ISIA. ISIA will continue to serve their present markets – mainly Middle East - and ...
By Grundfos
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Providing Water Treatment Plant Safety
Interviewee: Allen Jones, Springfield, OH Water Treatment Plant In 2004, Allen Jones was a plant mechanic in Springfield, Ohio, where he oversaw the installation of two one-ton ChlorTainer vessels at the water treatment plant. Today, he is the superintendent of the plant, which serves roughly 80,000 people, providing water to both Springfield residents and some county residents, capable ...
By ChlorTainer
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Top 8 Water Quality Sensors For Water monitoring
The water quality sensors measure pH, ORP, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, residual chlorine, turbidity, salinity, BOD, COD and other water quality parameters through various methods such as chemical, physical and biological reactions of water, providing data support for researchers, observers and engineers. Applications include laboratory research, environmental management improvement, marine ...
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$60,000 in EPA Grants Awarded to Calif. University Groups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today awarded $60,000 in grants to four California university student teams as part of phase 1 of EPA’s annual People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) annual student competition for the design and development of sustainable technologies. In total, EPA awarded $675,000 for 45 grants nationally, valued at $15,000 each, as part of phase 1 of the ...
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De Nora Inaugurates New $29M Manufacturing Plant in Mentor, Ohio
Mentor, OH - September 24, 2019 – De Nora, multinational leader of electrochemical technologies and water treatment solutions, today announces the opening of a greenfield manufacturing facility for the production of electrodes in Mentor, Ohio. The 110,000 square foot building was designed for flexibility in production planning and will reduce lead time, optimize capacity, and improve ...
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ASTM F2263 - 07(2011) Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of Polyethylene (PE) Pipe to Chlorinated Water
1. Scope 1.1 This test method describes the general requirements for evaluating the long-term, chlorinated water, oxidative resistance of polyethylene (PE), used in cold water supply or service systems by exposure to chlorinated water. This test method outlines the requirements of a pressurized ...
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Aqua-Jet Aerators Receive NSF 61 Approval for Potable Water Applications
Potable water systems use various disinfectants, such as chlorine, to kill viruses and bacteria that otherwise exist in the source water. Disinfection by-products (DBPs) are chemicals formed when disinfectants, largely chlorine, react with naturally occurring organic matter in the water. One type of DBP is trihalomethanes (THM) which represents a group of volatile organic compounds formed by the ...
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