WET Testing: Ozone for Wastewater Toxicity Reduction from Industrial Plants

Wastewater effluents can be required to meet a “whole effluent toxicity” (WET) standard.  This is the total toxic impact on aquatic organisms from a wastewater source.  The Clean Water Act requires control of WET testing wastewater and its discharge into the environment.  Industrial facilities can produce water with toxicity above the Clean Water Act requirements. […]

Advanced Oxidation for the Treatment of 1,4 Dioxane

1,4 dioxane is an industrial chemical that is highly soluble in water. It is primarily used as a stabilizer of chlorinated solvents. It is often found in groundwater sites contaminated with chlorinated solvents. 1,4-dioxane can be also found in some consumer products such as cosmetics, shampoos, and deodorants and is a byproduct in paint strippers, […]

Tokyo Treats Drinking Water with Ozone Biofiltration to Ultra High Quality

Not surprisingly, Tokyo has high quality water available from every faucet in the city. Japan is known for cleanliness and technology, and they combine these passions to treat their drinking water in their capital city. There are many people who don’t like drinking from the tap and are instead willing to pay for bottles of […]

Ozone Drinking Water Treatment for Algae Related Issues

Algae in lakes and reservoirs can create issues for drinking water plants including toxins, bad taste and unpleasant odors in the water. While there are a number of treatment methods used to deal with this problem, ozone treatment of the water has emerged as a proven and cost effective method. Depending on where and how […]

Ohio Teen Dies from Infection at Water Park

CNN reported on July 3rd that an Ohio teen died due to infection by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri. He was exposed to the pathogen at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the infection was probably caused by the failure of the water sanitation system. All samples taken […]

Ozone Considered for Improving Water Quality in Tyler Texas

The City of Tyler has released the results of an independent review of its water treatment process conducted by Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc. The study looked at the causes and possible remedies for high levels of haloacetic acids in the water. Haloacetic acids are a disinfection byproducts (DBP) which are regulated by the US EPA. […]

Emporium KS Upgrades Ozone Disinfection Drinking Water System

The Emporia City, KS Commission approved a request authorizing the Public Works Department to proceed with an Ozone Equipment purchase Wednesday afternoon during an active session. The current equipment at the Water Treatment Plant uses atmospheric air and bubble diffusers and was installed in 1995, with an expected life of 15 to 20 years. The […]