07|22|2018
The Lifecycle of Biofilm
This is a great depiction of biofilm and it’s lifecycle in water. Biofilm is not just a problem in pipes and distribution systems. It rapidly colonizes the humongous surface...
06|18|2018
A New Emerging Trend: Legionnaires’ Disease and Premises Liability
At Blue Earth Products we know how dangerous legionella is on individual and organizational levels. In recent years incidences of reported Legionaires’ disease have tripled, estimating $321 million spent...
06|12|2018
Comparison of Tank Cleaning Methods
Tanks are a major contributor to disinfection demand due to low turnover and long storage time. Dissolved solids accumulate and drop out of solution, and biofilms form from the...
05|14|2018
Mapping Legionella Outbreaks
Ever wondered if legionella has had an outbreak near you? Or where outbreaks are most prevalent? Healthmap, a team of researchers, epidemiologists and software developers at Boston Children’s Hospital founded in...
04|17|2018
What is the ASHRAE Standard & Why You Should Care
Did you know that a EPA survey shows that $384 billion is needed to improve drinking water infrastructure by 2030? Whew! That’s a big number. What the EPA is...
03|15|2018
What is in the Gunk in Your Home?
Inside Edition conducted an investigative report on, “What is in the Gunk in Your Home?” They worked with Dr. Joseph Falkinham, a professor of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech University,...
02|20|2018
Biofilms Explained
If you are involved in the treatment or distribution of water, biofilms are a key concern. When present in treatment, storage or distribution equipment, biofilms pose a serious threat...
02|18|2018
Are you at risk for legionella or other waterborne pathogens?
Legionellosis (or Legionnaire’s Disease), a type of pneumonia caused by the bacteria legionella, is one of the most dangerous waterborne diseases in the United States. The disease can be...
01|05|2018
What is biofilm?
A biofilm is a complex aggregate of microorganisms growing on a solid substrate. Biofilms are usually found on solid surfaces submerged in or exposed to water or similar aqueous...
01|05|2016
Filter Cleaning – Because Production Matters, Especially During Drought
Drought. It doesn’t just impact the quantity of your supply. Drought seriously impacts the quality of your water source, creating issues that directly impact your productivity. When the reservoirs...