Scientists have long understood the link between unseen contaminants in water and illnesses. And so back in the 1900s, filtration and disinfection became mainstays for municipal water treatment, and regulations for the quality of public drinking water systems were established.  

Did you know that you can’t see, smell, or taste microbiological contaminants in your drinking water? Just because water looks clean, doesn’t mean it is. There could be all sorts of nasty bugs hiding in water that can make you sick, and the only way to know for sure is to have your water tested....

Aging Infrastructure: Drinking water travels long distances to individual taps and homes. There are more than a billion miles of underground pipes in the USA, many of which are reaching the end of their useful lifespan. Already the majority of cases of waterborne disease associated with drinking...

Every year, March 22 marks World Water Day. Founded by the United Nations in 1993, World Water Day is intended to build awareness of the global water crisis. The theme of this year’s World Water Day is wastewater with the intent of highlighting how it can not only be reduced but also reused. 

Having a private well can be wonderful, but it means you have sole responsibility for your water quality. This can be as simple as regularly testing your water (at least once a year for some contaminants, like nitrates and bacteria) to ensure its safety. However, it’s not at all uncommon for...

VIQUA is proud to announce that our integrated filtration/UV systems (IHS systems) now feature lead removal providing even safer water. 

Online shopping has practically become the norm. It’s usually easy, convenient and, quite frequently, cheaper. It's easy to understand why it would be tempting. However, when shopping online for UV lamps, there are some things you need to watch out for.

Why is drinking water quality important to people living with cancer?

For 2017, there was no consensus on Groundhog Day, as to whether or not there will be an early spring. In Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil, probably the world’s most famous prognosticating rodent saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter for the US. Ontario’s Wiarton Willie and Nova...

At VIQUA, our in-house research & product development team strives to be especially responsive to our markets. Our culture of continuous improvement drives innovation and product optimization, and this year has been a busy one! Here are some highlights from 2016.