09|26|2018
Water is necessary to sustain life. Thanks to modern infrastructure, people are able to access water from inside homes, hospitals, schools, retail establishments and virtually any other building. However,...
08|08|2018
Most water treatment plants implement standard protocols designed to remove harmful pathogens from the water they process. However, in some cases, a few pathogens may persist after treatment and...
07|22|2018
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...
04|17|2018
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
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
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...
01|05|2018
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
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...
12|09|2015
Conventional tank and basin cleaning methods such as washouts and power washing do not effectively remove deposits that form on tank walls. These methods are labor intensive...
11|09|2015
Drought. For some regions, it is becoming the new normal. Simultaneously demand from increased population, agriculture, and commercial use continues to rise. Utilities, more than ever, have to make...
