water filter Articles
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The role of social networks on the uptake of household water filters by women in self-help groups in rural India
Household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) has been shown to improve drinking water quality and prevent disease. Efforts to scale up HWTS among vulnerable populations have been limited, partly due to an incomplete understanding of the socio-cultural influences on decision-making around uptake of HWTS. In-depth interviews were conducted with women in self-help groups in rural India who were ...
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5 Things You Need to Know About Water Purifier
Water contamination is a serious issue as it can lead to several health problems. Drinking polluted water is not only dangerous for children but may also cause a lot of problems for adults. According to Environmental Protection, water pollution can occur naturally or because of human activity. As an outcome, it is essential to install the best RO water purifiers at home to ensure that your water ...
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Effects of tap water processing on the concentration of disinfection by-products
Aim: This study examined the effects on disinfection by-product (DBP) concentrations of common household methods for processing drinking water.Methods: We investigated the effects of refrigerator storage, jug filtering, boiling in an electric kettle, and supply from an instant boiling water unit, with or without filtering, on four species of trihalomethanes (THMs) and nine species of haloacetic ...
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Ceramic water filters impregnated with silver nanoparticles as a point-of-use water-treatment intervention for HIV-positive individuals in Limpopo Province, South Africa: a pilot study of technological performance and human health benefits
Waterborne pathogens present a significant threat to people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH). This study presents a randomized, controlled trial that evaluates whether a household-level ceramic water filter (CWF) intervention can improve drinking water quality and decrease days of diarrhea in PLWH in rural South Africa. Seventy-four participants were randomized in an ...
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Silt Fence installation efficacy: Definitive research calls for toughening specifications and introducing new technology
Introduction: Silt fence is a joke on many construction sites. It is often seen just blowing in the wind, or sagging and broken down. Some specifiers won’t utilize silt fence on their sites because it is too often installed improperly, and not maintained. Yet, the need for effective on-site sediment control has never been greater. Sediment-laden runoff has been shown to result in the loss ...
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Surveillance of the chemical and microbial quality of drinking water for safe water supply in an urban area
To ascertain the quality of drinking water, surveillance of drinking water quality was conducted in Bhopal. The water supply to water treatment plants (WTPs) is from Kolar dam and Upper Lake. There was no significant change in water quality at the Kolar WTP on a day-to-day basis except in summer, when the manganese content of raw water was 0.3–0.4 mg/L, which was removed during treatment. The ...
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Tucson to Revive River with Recycled Wastewater
Tucson’s project to restore the Santa Cruz River will take advantage of the city’s prior investment in water reclamation facilities and an extensive pipe network. Plan will take advantage of existing water reuse facilities Traveler Julius Froebel once described the lush river valley that he encountered on his 1855 trip along the Santa Cruz River as: […] covered with ...
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Filtration Performance and Particle Analysis, next-Sand vs. MultiMedia.- Case study
Test Conditions Water Source: Ground water pumped through a grit screen was collected in a 20,000 gallon storage tank. The water was pumped from the storage tank into a header pipe to supply two, parallel plumbed FRP filter vessels. Equipment Description. Multimedia System. 48” dia. FRP tank. 36” bed depth comprised of #16 Garnet, #50 Garnet, 20x40 mesh sand and anthracite. ...
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Skyharvester University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee residence hall case study
Objective: To reduce municipal water usage for irrigation at a University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Residence Hall by as close to 100% as possible. Site Specifications & Known Requirements: Water usage is 100% irrigation. Collection location: Rooftop Rooftop square footage: 21,000 sq ft A 1" rain event would yield 11,000 gallons or 4 irrigation cycles or 1 standard week of irrigation ...
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New Powder Coating Plant at Bunting-Redditch
The newly refurbished and extended Bunting-Redditch facility now includes a new powder coating plant. Powder coated painting produces a top quality finish and further enhances Bunting’s manufacturing ...
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Aquatech supplies demineralized water treatment plant in madagascar
The Facility Ambatovy, located in Madagascar, is a world-class, large tonnage nickel project that is positioned to be among the world’s biggest lateritic nickel mines. It is a lifelong project with an annual design capacity of 60,000 metric tons of nickel and 5,600 metric tons of cobalt. The site is located approximately 50 miles east of the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo, and near ...
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The Generation of Pure Water
As a world leading manufacturer of complex multi-port stainless steel diaphragm valves, GEMÜ has earned an excellent reputation in the biotech and pharmaceuticals’ markets. GEMÜ is now transferring the skills acquired in biotech and pharmaceutical applications, to water applications by designing and manufacturing plastic multi-port block valves. The space saving compact build, ...
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Wichita ASR Project, KS – Bromate Control Case Study
The City of Wichita’s Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR) Project involves seasonal operation of a UF/disinfection plant to treat storm water from the Little Arkansas River for groundwater recharge. Constituents of concern included atrazine, viruses, turbidity, total organic carbon (TOC), and bromate. Each of these constituents had a potential significant impact on possible treatment processes. ...
By APTwater LLC
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Control Algae and Improve the Water Quality in Waste Stabilization Ponds
Due to population growth, accelerated urbanisation and economic development, the quantity of waste water generated is increasing globally. Mainly in low-income areas, a large proportion of the waste water is discharged directly in the environment. When the waste water is treated, the treatment plants may not remove certain pollutants that can have a negative impact on the people and ecosystem. ...
By LG Sonic
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Power Plant Improves Operating Efficiency with Culligan Matrix Solutions
Challenge A large chemical manufacture was challenged with boiler tube failures in its power plant, resulting in costly repairs and down time. The boiler tube failures were a result of the incoming water quality to the power plant. Until recently, the boiler make-up water was treated with a combination of carbon media filtration and softening. As a result less than 50% of condensate was returned ...
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Glasswashers – what are the choices?
Camlab have many years of experience in providing the right glasswashers and disinfectors for your application. Sometimes it’s difficult to know what you need to purchase, the choice is vast. Unlike other providers, Camlab have developed a system whereby the glasswasher can be configured to your exact requirements. This is a guide to the options available and once you have decided on the ...
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Pakistan Facing Deadly Water Contamination
Drought, overdraft of aquifers, and water contamination all contribute to an ever-increasing water crisis in Pakistan. 40% of deaths in country are attributed to critical pollution problem An estimated 40% of all deaths in Pakistan are caused by ingesting contaminated water — water filled with industrial waste, arsenic, diseases, and sewage. As recently as the late 1990s, ...
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California Prepares for a Drought-Prone Future Under Stringent Title 22 Water Reuse Standards
Fluence’s first MABR plant in mainland U.S. gives California new medium- and small-scale treatment options that comply with the state’s stringent standards for water reuse Water recycling, which sometimes is referred to by the unfortunate description “toilet-to-tap,” is becoming more and more important in a world facing increasing water scarcity. But the United States ...
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Water management solutions minimize flood damage
Human societies around the world have used timber as a building material for thousands of years. As wood is the only significant biological building material we are naturally inclined to believe that using wood in construction is good for the environment. As a matter of fact the environmental benefits of using timber are not straightforward: although it is a natural product, a large amount of ...
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How to Troubleshoot Common Hot Water System Problems? A Step-by-Step
Hot water systems are a necessity in many homes, providing hot water for bathing, cleaning, and other purposes. However, they can sometimes experience problems such as not producing any hot water or having inconsistent temperatures. We will provide an overview of the most common hot water system issues and explain how to troubleshoot them step by step. If you have ever experienced a cold shower ...
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