December 17, 2020
The threat of COVID-19 transmission is undeniable. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ensured that there are no traces of coronavirus in public drinking water systems and the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated the risk of transmission through drinking or recreational water to be low. However, considering evidence of COVID-19 airborne transmission and via contaminated surfaces,...
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December 17, 2020
Ionizers have been utilized in the water treatment industry for several decades. An ionizer is basically a device that releases metal ions into the water to inhibit microbial contamination. The pool ionizers purify water without leaving any residual or harmful byproducts in the pool. Before ionization, chlorine was largely used for pool sanitation. In recent years, there has been increasing...
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November 24, 2020
Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a water purification technology that is being used in several industrial applications. The phenomenon of osmosis was first observed in 1748 by Jean-Antoine Nollet. However, this technique for water purification was introduced by the University of California at Los Angeles in the year 1950. By the year 2001, 15,200 water distillation plants in the US have...
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November 24, 2020
PFOA and PFOS belong to the Perfluorinated alkylated substances PFAS group of chemicals. The PFOA stands for Perfluorooctanoic acid, whereas PFOS stands for Perfluorooctane sulfonate. Due to the unique abilities of PFOA and PFOS to repel water and oil, these artificial chemicals are utilized in several industrial applications and products. Examples of these products are non-stick cookware, food wraps, stain...
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November 23, 2020
Having a private pool is a dream of many people. Alternatively, having access to a neighborhood or community pool serves as a wonderful opportunity to exercise daily and enjoy bathing in the warm sun. If you do not currently have a pool and are considering building one, there are some factors you must consider. It is crucial that swimming pools...
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October 20, 2020
Access to good quality water for domestic use is essential for drinking as well as cooking and other household chores. However, if you receive your water from a private well or a small community system in a mineral-prone area, the water is bound to be hard. It may be comprised of heavy metals such as iron, zinc, or manganese that...
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September 11, 2020
Water purification is a growing trend for both homes and industries. Today, various types of water filtration systems are used across the world. Reverse osmosis systems being one of the most popular ones among them. They are regularly used as under-sink filtration systems and used as whole house filtration systems in many cases for treating groundwater. Although they may seem...
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July 31, 2020
Owning a swimming pool and spa comes with its own set of benefits. This is because most people associate it with positive things like relaxation, exercise, and fun. They can also make a great place for weekend fun get-togethers, poolside parties, BBQ parties. However, this ownership also comes with its own set of challenges. This post gives an overview of...
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July 9, 2020
A swimming pool in the backyard becomes one of the most favored spots when summer arrives. Most people love simply wade or floating in a raft to catch the sun’s rays the summer months in the early spring or late summer. Taking a dip in the swimming pool and swimming through its entire length is seen as the best option...
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July 9, 2020
Water purification is often required in offices, homes, businesses and industry where it is used for cooking, drinking, or producing goods and or services. The most common methods are is usually water filtration and water softening. Of these two, water softening is commonly used in applications where hard water is involved. In this process, calcium and magnesium ions in water...
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