1,4-dioxane is an industrial chemical that is highly soluble in water. It is primarily used as a stabilizer of chlorinated solvents and is often found in contaminated groundwater sites. 1,4-dioxane can also be found in consumer products such as cosmetics, shampoos, and deodorants. It is also a byproduct in paint strippers, dyes, greases, antifreeze, and […]
Biosolids and Sludge Reduction Using Ozone
Reducing sludge and biosolids is vital in the wastewater treatment process. Aside from reducing sludge, wastewater treatment facilities need to treat and dispose of the excess sludge and byproducts produced. While the activated sludge process is a common method for the biological oxidation of wastewater in both municipal and industrial facilities, it poses significant operating […]
In Shell Egg Pasteurization Methods
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps after consuming contaminated food or water. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1 in every 20,000 eggs are contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can infect unbroken eggs inside the shell; the bacteria can originate in the […]
Cooling Tower Water Treatment
Industrial companies using cooling towers often require a cooling tower water treatment system to prevent corrosion, scaling, biofouling and biological growth. Learn about biocides added to cooling tower water.
The Effectiveness of Ozone Treatment in Bottled Water Production
Bottled water consumption increases year-over-year. Learn more about the effectiveness and safety of ozone treatment in bottled water production.
Using Ozone for Disinfection in Cannabis Cultivation and Farming
Application of ozone is playing a larger role in commercial cannabis cultivation. Learn about ozone in wastewater treatment and odor control.
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. […]
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 […]