| April 2009
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Building a Filter Defense Against Zebra and Quagga Mussels by Jim Lauria Pages: 24-26 Tiny mussels can create massive problems for intake structures, valves, pumps, screens and other water infrastructure around the US. Some filtration systems can... read more Using Media to Remove Fluoride from Drinking Water Sources by Frank DeSilva Pages: 28-30 The US EPA limit for fluoride in water is four mg/L, with a secondary (recommended) level of two mg/L to protect against cosmetic dental effects linked to excessive fluoride consumption. read more GRPD Comparison of Unused and Used Drinking Water Activated Carbons by Henry Nowicki, Wayne Schuliger, George Nowicki and Barbara Sherman Pages: 32-37 Granular activated carbons (GAC) are the best available technology (BAT) to purify and protect global drinking water supplies. GAC can be manufactured from a wide variety of natural resource materials. read more |
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Rainwater Harvesting: An Untapped Resource by Peter S. Cartwright, P.E. Pages: 38-41 The collection of rainwater as a source of relatively clean water has been a common practice of humankind since the dawn of civilization. Before the development of any... read more NSF DWA and DWTU Certification: A Bill of Rights by Margaret H. Whittaker Pages: 40-41 Are you interested in getting your plumbing product or drinking water treatment unit certified against an NSF drinking water additives (DWA) or drinking water treatment units (DWTU) standard? read more 2009 Technical Review Committee Insights: Gary Battenberg by Donald A. Mounce Pages: 46-48 Gary Battenberg is with Hague Quality Water International located near Columbus, OH, holding the position of Technical Director since 1997. He has over 26 years experience in the field of domestic, commercial and high-purity water treatment processes. read more |
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Dealer Profile: WaterTree--Seven Decades of Dedication to Water Quality
by Denise M. Roberts Pages: 42-45 read more Executive Insight: Environmental World Products LLC--New Kids on the Global Block by Donald A. Mounce Pages: 50-51 read more Water Matters: Mechanical Filtration Performance Testing of POU/POE Systems by Rick Andrew Pages: 52-54 read more On Tap: Recreational Waterborne Disease at an All-Time High by Kelly A. Reynolds, MSPH, Ph.D. Pages: 56-58 read more Viewpoint: Only through our past Pages: 6 read more |
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