Drinking Water Disinfection HEADLINES
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UBCO Researchers Light The Way To Cleaner Water
7/15/2021
Shining a beam of light into potentially contaminated water samples may hold the key to real-time detection of hydrocarbons and pesticides in water.
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Getting Ready To Reopen? Not So Fast
7/15/2021
As COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to inch upward across the U.S., office buildings and other businesses that remained closed are now springing back to life. However, because nobody has been around — to flush toilets, wash their hands, and drink from the water fountains — the water inside these facilities that remained stagnant long enough to harm those who return, if not properly addressed.
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De Nora Finalizes Deals Of Ultraviolet And Chlorine Dioxide Disinfection Technologies
7/8/2021
Continuing its critical mission of delivering first-class water and wastewater treatment solutions, De Nora is pleased to announce the finalization of two major acquisitions, adding Grundfos’ ISIA S.p.A. and the UV Technologies Division (“CCUV”) from Calgon Carbon Corporation to its portfolio of water treatment solutions. The addition of these chlorine dioxide and ultraviolet water treatment technologies will allow De Nora to further enrich its comprehensive range of solutions to its customers and reinforce its leadership in combating emerging contaminants and complex water treatment challenges.
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Instant Water Cleaning Method 'Millions Of Times' Better Than Commercial Approach
7/1/2021
A water disinfectant created on the spot using just hydrogen and the air around us is millions of times more effective at killing viruses and bacteria than traditional commercial methods, according to scientists from Cardiff University.
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Illinois American Water Installs Ultraviolet Disinfection At Granite City Water Treatment Plant; Investment Of About $6M Supports Safe Drinking Water
6/29/2021
Illinois American Water recently invested approximately $6M to construct Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection at the Granite City water treatment plant.
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U.S. Department Of Homeland Security Reporting Chlorine Shortage In California
6/23/2021
Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported a chlorine shortage in California that may affect some ACWA member agencies’ operations. An electrical failure at Westlake Chemical in mid-June caused the chlorine supply disruption to water and wastewater facilities in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and parts of California.
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Brown and Caldwell To Lead Large-Scale Improvements At Boulder, Colorado, Drinking Water Treatment Facility
6/22/2021
The City of Boulder, Colorado, has engaged Brown and Caldwell to provide professional engineering and design services at the City’s Betasso Water Treatment Facility (BWTF) to address aging infrastructure and enhance disinfection and corrosion control systems.
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Permascand Applauded By Frost & Sullivan For Its Flagship PermaChlor Electrochlorination Water Disinfection Technology
6/22/2021
Based on its recent analysis of the European market for electrochlorination technology for water treatment, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Permascand AB (Permascand) with the 2021 European Technology Innovation Leadership Award for its unique PermaChlor technology.
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Xylem Wins 2021 Global Water Award For Orly Drinking Water Plant Modernization
6/9/2021
Xylem, Global water technology company, Xylem, has received the Water Project of the Year award for the rebuilding, expansion and modernization of one of the largest potable water treatment plant of the local authority in Paris area (Eau de Paris).
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Grundfos And De Nora Announce The Sale Of ISIA S.p.A To Industrie De Nora
6/1/2021
Grundfos and De Nora announce that the parties have signed an agreement for De Nora to acquire 100% of the shares of ISIA S.p.A., including the intellectual property on chlorine dioxide generator technology. As part of the agreement, De Nora will also take over the competencies of ISIA’s highly experienced team of specialists. The transaction is expected to close within a short time.