April 2009 – WC&P Online

Mechanical Filtration Performance Testing of POU/POE Systems

April 20, 2009 by dstadtler

By Rick Andrew NSF/ANSI 53 defines a mechanical filtration system (section 3.35) as: A system that mechanically separates particulate matter from water. What this definition…

NSF DWA and DWTU Certification: A Bill of Rights

April 10, 2009 by Marty Zager

By Margaret H. Whittaker Are you interested in getting your plumbing product or drinking water treatment unit certified against an NSF drinking water additives (DWA)…

Viewpoint

April 10, 2009 by Marty Zager

Only Through Our Past Few things in life do I find as enjoyable as someone who can turn the proper quip or comeback phrase at…

Recreational Waterborne Disease at an All-time High

April 10, 2009 by Marty Zager

By Kelly Reynolds, MSPH, Ph.D. Levels of recreational waterborne disease is at the highest level since reporting began in 1978, suggesting the need for interventions…

People

April 10, 2009 by Marty Zager

Pentair appointments Pentair Water appointed Shelly Johnson, WQA CWS-VI to its residential filtration sales and marketing teams as Marketing Manger, Wholesale Channel, to spearhead marketing…

GRPD Comparison of Unused and Used Drinking Water Activated Carbons

April 10, 2009 by Marty Zager

By Henry Nowicki, Wayne Schuliger, George Nowicki and Barbara Sherman Granular activated carbons (GAC) are the best available technology (BAT) to purify and protect global…

Building a Filter Defense Against Zebra and Quagga Mussels

April 10, 2009 by Marty Zager

By Jim Lauria Tiny mussels can create massive problems for intake structures, valves, pumps, screens and other water infrastructure around the US. Some filtration systems…

New Kids on The Global Block

April 10, 2009 by Marty Zager

By Donald A. Mounce Environmental World Products LLC Your Source for Commercial and Industrial RO Components John Larmon: Maryland Sales Office Phone: (443) 451-5056 Fax:…

Using Media to Remove Fluoride from Drinking Water Sources

April 10, 2009 by Marty Zager

By Frank DeSilva The US EPA limit for fluoride in water is four mg/L, with a secondary (recommended) level of two mg/L to protect against…

Rainwater Harvesting – An Untapped Resource

April 10, 2009 by Marty Zager

By Peter S. Cartwright, PE The collection of rainwater as a source of relatively clean water has been a common practice of humankind since the…