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.
Perhaps given the concerns about aging water infrastructure or reports about chemicals in public drinking water, you’re considering a reverse osmosis (RO) system. RO systems can certainly remove lead and many other water contaminants, but there are few things you need to consider to optimize...
October 23rd marks the beginning of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. In past years, the attention has been largely on lead-based paints and reducing the risk exposure in your home. But with all that has occurred with water issues in Flint, MI, drinking water at home, in schools, and just about...
Many consumers reach for bottled because they believe that it’s a healthier and/or tastier alternative to the water from their tap. Dig a little deeper, however, and you’ll discover that that may not actually be the case.
With the...
Operators of small drinking water systems continue to face tough decisions, but how to meet the requirements of the Groundwater Rule (GWR) and the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2) for inactivation of viruses needn’t be one of them. With chlorine currently the most common...
You need to understand two things about UV light:
When it’s time to test your well water, a typical test will include nitrates and bacteria. When testing for bacteria, what they’re really looking for is coliforms, which are referred to as indicator organisms. And, while it’s true that these microbes won’t necessarily make you ill, finding them...
One of the number one reasons people test their well water is a change in the color, taste, or odor (CTO) of water. And while a change in CTO is a great prompt to see what’s going on with your water quality, here are some other reasons to test.
In the frenzy (and perhaps giddiness) of preparing for your kids’ return to the classroom, it would be easy to overlook a simple thing like water. But staying properly hydrated will actually help your child learn better.
