Water Risk Articles
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Legionella Bacteria Water Sampling Methodology
This blog delves into systematic approaches for Legionella water testing, offering valuable insights into best practices and recommendations to ensure the safety of your ...
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Water Security Project
IWRA recognises ongoing global water security issues as a major challenge, and addresses them in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals in close collaboration with international organisations and key ...
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Enhancing Sewer System Monitoring with Remote Radar Level Sensor
A utility company identified the need for real-time remote monitoring of water levels in their sewer system to prevent overflow incidents, optimize maintenance efforts and enhance the overall efficiency of their sewer system management. Challenge Traditional methods of monitoring sewer water levels are cumbersome and lack real-time capabilities. Alternative real-time solutions tested proved ...
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Navigating the Future: The role of data in water resources management
Water is essential for life, and taking care of it requires us to understand and manage it wisely. In today's world of increasing water scarcity which can be attributed to climate change, population growth, and increasing water demand, data is more crucial than ever for effective water resources management. Different disciplines of water resources management, such as flood risk assessment, ...
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Protect Your Home from Water Damage with Water Sensors
Water damage is a homeowner's worst nightmare. Not only can it cause extensive structural damage and costly repairs, but it can also lead to health hazards, property loss, and even displacement. According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage is the second most common homeowner's insurance claim, accounting for over $14 billion in losses annually. The Silent Threat: Undetected ...
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Case Study: Sediment Filtration on Cold Water System Reduces Legionella Risk
After a Northeast university achieved non-detect Legionella levels in their building’s hot water system with a LiquiTech® Copper-Silver Ionization System, they faced a new obstacle when Legionella was detected in the cold water system due to water stagnation caused by the building’s mixed-use and fluctuating occupancy. Partnering with LiquiTech, the university implemented an ...
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Water Crisis Solutions: A Call to Action for a Sustainable Future
Climate change and the water crisis are intertwined challenges that demand urgent attention and effective solutions. As global temperatures fluctuate, the impact on the water cycle becomes more pronounced, leading to increased severity in weather events. This shift contributes to heavy rainfall, floods, and droughts, affecting communities worldwide. To combat these issues, it is crucial to ...
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Disaster Risk Reduction Day: Inclusion saves lives
Building resilience to climate change and disasters requires bottom-up, community-led response. Advocating for inclusive resilience to disaster requires sustained collaboration at local and national level, between communities, humanitarian/development actors, and government authorities. This message was reiterated by speakers marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2023, a ...
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Water’s Growing Importance in the Data Center Sector
Reliance on nontraditional water sources, like water reuse, is increasing Data centers are springing up around the world to support ever-growing reliance on computers. While data centers have long faced scrutiny for the amount of electricity they use, the public eye is now slowly turning to the large amounts of water they use for cooling. Soon, water risk may be the largest problem data centers ...
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Why beadedstream Recommends Conduit for Digital Temperature Cables
When it comes to protecting your digital temperature cables, beadedstream places great emphasis on the use of conduit. In this article, we will delve into the reasons behind this recommendation, highlighting the benefits and key considerations for different applications. By understanding the importance of conduit, particularly in remote and challenging environments, you can ensure the longevity ...
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5 Reasons Why Water Treatment Matters for Business and the Environment
Clean water access might be a basic human right on paper, yet billions face daily struggles to obtain safe drinking water and sanitation. Even developed countries like the UK experience droughts and release huge quantities of untreated sewage into waterways, making water treatment an environmental and business imperative. Implementing efficient systems benefits sectors by conserving ...
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Hot Topic: Water Scarcity in Scotland
Although Scotland is famous for its relatively rainy weather, with the western Highlands on of the wettest places in the whole of the UK, in fact, it seems that the country is still likely to be affected by the climate crisis, with water stress and scarcity a very real issue facing many regions even now. It’s expected that the changing climate will bring with it greater levels of ...
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SMART FLOW ARK: a platform to transform water management for cost reduction and sustainability
SMART FLOW ARK is a next-generation Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for comprehensive water monitoring in commercial premises. The platform revolutionizes water management in various industries, addressing rising water costs, sustainability concerns, and the risks associated with water leaks. SMART FLOW, a leader in water management solutions, is proud to introduce the SMART FLOW ARK, ...
By Smart Flow
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Prepare Before Hurricane Season
The best time to prepare is before hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. ...
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The Drop Store: A Stark Image of A Water-Scarce Future
One of the most pressing issues of the climate emergency is the water crisis, but it’s one of the least discussed aspects of climate breakdown… which is certainly interesting when you consider that water underpins every part of life in the 21st century and, without it, industry would grind to a halt, food production would falter, ecosystems would perish and it would ultimately spell ...
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Southern Water Outlines Plans To Reduce Storm Overflow Usage
Utility company Southern Water has outlined its plans to reduce the use of storm overflows, as part of a two-year programme to expand both its engineering and nature-based solutions, with the aim being to stop and slow groundwater and surface water from reaching the sewerage system. The work will be focused on three of the supplier’s catchment areas: the Isle of Wight, Kent’s north ...
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Bacteria Preservation with Froilabo
What is Bacteria Preservation?Bacteria preservation is the process of treating and storing bacteria cultures for future use. Preservation of bacteria optimises cell viability for use at a later date, for example in research or diagnostics months or even years after sample collection.Why is Bacteria Preservation Important?If bacteria cultures were stored at room temperature, the cells would ...
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Seven ambitious missions to transform the future of water security
Currently, 1.42 billion people live in high or extremely high water-vulnerable areas. Water security is deeply intertwined with climate change, and without immediate and bold action, water availability will worsen. With a growing population, global water demand is projected to increase by 20–30% per year by 2050, which could leave even more people water insecure. Populations at the highest ...
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Industrial Water Treatment Systems & How They Work
Industrial water treatment is a vital aspect of any industrial process that uses water. It ensures that the water is purified and ready for use, thereby reducing the risk of costly damages to equipment and products, as well as minimizing operating costs. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of industrial water treatment and the various methods used to purify water. ...
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Top 3 Benefits of Recycling Wastewater
Recycling wastewater can save money and help the environment Historically, water recycling has been restrained because of seemingly limitless surface and groundwater resources as well as psychological factors. However, now that all sectors are confronting hard limits on traditional sources, water recycling is getting a second look, and many have concluded that water recycling is a no-brainer. ...
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