Drinking Water Treatment Resources

51. EPA Research Provides Important Information On Health Effects Of Perchlorate Exposure 10/15/2024

    To further our understanding of the effect of perchlorate exposure on the developing brain, there is a need for studies of perchlorate exposure and developmental neurotoxicity health outcomes.

52. Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) For Chlorination In Water Treatment 10/10/2024

    Chlorination is one of the most widely used methods of disinfection in drinking water treatment. Proper chlorination ensures the safety and quality of drinking water. To enhance the consistency and safety of chlorination practices, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends water treatment plants (WTPs) develop comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs).

53. The Importance Of Microbiology Testing In Water Quality Management 10/8/2024

    Detecting and addressing contamination early is vital to prevent diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery.

54. UV Water Treatment Plants For Microorganism Prevention 9/27/2024

    Recognizing the urgent need to ensure safe drinking water, the Queenstown Lakes District Council in New Zealand partnered with FILTEC to implement advanced UV water treatment solutions across key plants.

55. Why Smart Meters Without Turbidity Monitoring Will Soon Be Obsolete: A Call To Action For The Water Industry 9/17/2024

    Turbidity monitoring is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern water quality management, crucial for detecting contaminants and ensuring safe drinking water. 

56. Innovative Technologies For Water Conservation And Management 9/17/2024
    One of the globe's major problems is the lack of water, but due to the growing demand for water in the fields of agriculture and industry, as well as a population shift to cities, efficient water use is made more urgent. The good news is that there are newly implemented technologies that deal with the issue of water conservation and management.
57. The Benefits Of Pretreatment Prior To Bulk Media Filtration Of PFAS 9/12/2024
    Advantages include enhanced media bed life, reduced waste, minimized downtime, and improved overall system performance.
58. How Not To Get Oversold On Your PFAS Solution 9/12/2024

    Asking the right questions and properly vetting vendors are key to avoiding an over-engineered PFAS treatment package.

59. The Risks Of Rushing A PFAS Solution (And How To Avoid Them) 9/12/2024

    Renting a temporary PFAS treatment package gives water treatment plants time to evaluate longer-term options while still meeting the current regulations.

60. A Game-Changing Approach To Salinity And Total Organic Carbon Treatment 9/6/2024
    With applications for drinking water, wastewater, and reuse, XBAT — ion exchange-based advanced treatment — could have revolutionary, far-reaching impacts for utilities.