More Regulations and Legislation Features
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Resilience In The Face Of Emerging Contaminants
7/24/2020
There are over 150,000 public drinking water systems in the United States and more than 80 percent of the population receives their potable drinking water from these systems. And today our water systems are faced with a growing list of challenges.
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Preparing For Algae Season
7/25/2016
For water treatment operators and utility officials, the summer months don’t just mean sunshine, pool parties, and barbecues. The season also brings the peak time for algal blooms, the toxic clouds formed in surface water thanks to increased nutrient contamination and rising temperatures. With rising instances of toxic algae around the country and increased regulations for eliminating it, utilities have had to keep pace.
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The Role Of Ultraviolet Disinfection In Protecting India’s Water (Article)
10/30/2018
Protecting public health and the environment by treating and disinfecting water and wastewater is a global endeavor. India is no exception, and with a rise in population and industrialization, protection of water resources is critical.
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Getting The Lead Out Of Flint Part 1: The Path To Data Science
10/31/2022
After discovering elevated levels of lead in Flint's drinking water, the city of Flint announced the FAST start program to replace the city's lead service lines.
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Setting A Precedent: American And Others Work To Ensure Oregon Water System Meets Rigorous Seismic Safety Standards
8/9/2019
Most agree that Oregon, with its breathtaking mountains and rugged coastline, is a scenic wonder. Yet the geologic forces that make it so spectacular also make it one of the most earthquake-prone spots in the country.
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Guidance For LT2 Rule Compliance: 10 Technology Tips
9/11/2015
An industry expert addresses technology and compliance concerns regarding the U.S. EPA’s Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2).
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Encore® 700 Chemical Feed Pumps Provide Reliable Service Over 20 Years In Santa Barbara
7/30/2016
The 37 million gallon per day William B. Cater Water Treatment plant serves City of Santa Barbara with the majority of its drinking water while also supplying treated water to the districts of Montecito Water, Carpinteria Valley Water, Goleta Water, and La Cumbre Water.
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Groundbreaking Groundwater Treatment
6/24/2015
Carollo Engineers and AdEdge Water Technologies share insight and expertise while bringing innovative groundwater treatment systems to market.
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Pilot Test For Arsenic, Color And Iron Shows Great Results (Loprest)
10/1/2018
The City of Riverdale was running into issues with arsenic, color and iron treatment system at their Well 4 site, so they conducted a pilot test with the help of Loprest.
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ECI Solves MRO’s Chromium Contamination Problem With 900 Series Monitor/Controllers
2/16/2023
Cr(VI) is a regulated contaminant in drinking water because it can cause gastrointestinal, liver, and developmental toxicity in humans when ingested. A facility was unable to discharge to their POTW because the CR(VI) concentration in their wastewater stream was over the regulated discharge limit.