Ozone: Science and Engineering is a peer reviewed publication of the International Ozone Associated with a distinguished and international editorial board. The first issue of Ozone: Science & Engineering was published in early 1979 with Dr. L. J. Bollyky as the Editor-in-Chief. Almost 35 years after its launch it has become a highly cited journal […]
Month: April 2013
Poughkeepsie Looks to Upgrade to Ozone Biofiltration Process
Poughkeepsies’ Water Treatment Facility selected a system that uses ozone and biologically activated carbon to upgrade the facility at a cost of $18 million. the new process will reduce the organic material that serves as a precursor for potentially dangerous disinfection byproducts. One of these byproducts, trihalomethanes, has been found at high levels in the […]
Recommended Ozone Water Treatment Book
The book, “Chemistry of Ozone in Water and Wastewater Treatment – From Basics Principles to Application” was recommended by Professor Martin Jekel fo the Technical University of Berlin in the industry journal Ozone News published by the International Ozone Association. Ozone has a long history in the field of water treatment covering over a century […]
Jamaica Considers Water Reclamation
Whenever there is a drought, Jamaican households go without water and crops yields are affected. There is also an increase in water-borne illnesses such as gastroenteritis. One method for overcoming the problems associated with occasions of drought in Jamaica is reclaiming water. Reclamation of water is the treatment or processing of wastewater to make it […]
Milwaukee High Quality Water Starts with Ozone
The Milwaukee Water Works is a national leader in providing safe, high-quality drinking water. The finished water is distributed to an estimated 830,000 residents of Milwaukee and 15 other communities in the metropolitan area meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking water standards. Each year, the Water Works annually tests Lake Michigan water and […]
Valdosta Water Plant with Ozone Primary Disinfection wins State Award
The City of Valdosta Water Treatment Plant has been recognized as the 2013 Water Treatment Plant of the Year by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP). The plant was recently evaluated by GAWP inspectors on its well field operations, chemical processes and documentation, and scored 90% or better in all areas. The water treatment […]
Lakeview Water Plant Celebrates 60 Years with Advanced Water Treatment Technology
The Lakeview Water Treatment Plant in Mississauga, Ontario is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The celebration was held in the new administration and maintenance building that was designed to LEED Gold standards. It features a green roof, a design that automatically adjusts lighting and airflow, and geothermal power. It was originally built to treat lake water […]
Arcadis Ozone Water Treatment Plant Wins Award
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) awarded their Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award (OCEA) to ARCADIS US its Alvarado Water Treatment Plant Ozone Upgrade and Expansion Project in San Diego. The project increased capacity at the 62-year-old plant by nearly 70 percent and improved the disinfection process providing safer, better tasting water to San […]
Alternative Disinfectants such as Ozone Taking Share from Chlorine
World demand for water disinfection products is projected to increase 5.5 percent per year to $7.7 billion in 2016. There is continued concern about disinfection byproducts (DBPs), outbreaks of waterborne illness continue to occur even in developed countries as pathogens such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia are resistant to chlorine, heightened security and anti-terrorism measures […]
Ozone for Biofilm Control in Seawater Cooling Circuits
Biofouling is an issue for various industries including power, chemical, marine, and food processing. It can also cause problems in drinking water distribution systems. If left untreated the growth of biofilms can cause operational problems. This is can be a a significant problem for industrial and HVAC cooling systems. Once bacterial cells adhere to a […]