EU directives such as the Water Frame Work Directive, Drinking Water Directive and Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive are the main political drivers that have catalyzed strong opportunities for treatment techniques such as membrane bio-reactor (MBR), ozone water treatment and ultraviolet (UV). Such directives counter balance the budget restrictions felt today by many governments in Europe […]
Month: May 2010
Ozone Dentistry
A Fresno dentist is using a pain-free technique called Ozone Dentistry with specially treated air and water. The FDA approved machine, an ozone generator, used by the dentist creates ozone from medical grade oxygen. The device also ozonates water which can be used on patients as a kind of “super rinse”. The ozone gas is […]
Springfield Missouri Looks At Upgrading Ozone Generators
Springfield Public Works (Missouri) is looking at making large-scale upgrades at sewage treatment facilities this year. The utility is seeking to replace old generators and a sewer line. Public Works has rolled out a proposal that asks the city to secure up to $13 million in special obligation bonds. Missouri DNR rated the ozone generator […]
Swiss Propose Regulations to Control Pharmaceuticals in Wastewater Effluent
As noted in numerous posts on this blog, there is increasing interest by the public and government in the presence of personal care products and pharmaceuticals in surface water, including those used for drinking water supplies. This concern stems from the potential of these contaminants from creating health effects in humans. Thus far, government studies […]
Ozone Expert to Head International Joint Commission’s Great Lakes Windsor Office
Saad Jasim will become the director of the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Great Lakes regional office in Windsor. Saad is also assuming the chairmanship of the International Ozone Associations PAG in 2010. He was the director of water quality and production for the Windsor Utilities Commission until 2005 and was responsible for introducing ozone water […]
Ozone Reduces Pharmaceutical Levels in Windsor Tap Water
There is growing concern about the presence of various personal care and pharmaceutical products in drinking water. Research has shown that ozone can be an effective measuring for lowering these levels. This appears to be the case for the city of Windsor Ontario. The amount of pharmaceuticals in the Detroit River and tap water produced […]