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 NOVEMBER 2008: ISSUE 50, NUMBER 11 |
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Reverse Osmosis --Opportunities and Challenges
by Dr. Mo Mukiibi
Reverse osmosis (RO) was developed in the 1950s as a technique, initially governmentally funded, for desalting seawater. Over the years, RO has evolved in terms of scale of versatility, applications, reduced cost and increased efficiency.
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Minimizing Risk of Cryptosporidiosis with On-Site Generated Mixed Oxidant Disinfections
by Susan B. Rivera
Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites of the genus Cryptosporidium. Once an animal or person is infected, the parasite lives in the intestine and passes as an oocyst in the stool.
Sphagnum Moss, Bacterial Biofilm and Water Quality
by David R. Knighton and Vance D. Fiegel
Most bacteria thrive in an aqueous environment. A natural balance between bacteria and other living organisms exists in water, just as it does in our bodies.
The 'Need to Know' for Accurate Water Testing
by Joe Sweazy
Gone are the days of the flash test when a pool operator would walk by the pool and drop a couple of drops of Orthotolidene (OTO) onto the surface looking for the yellow indication that there was chlorine in the pool.
Electrolytic Bromine: A Green Biocide for Cooling Towers
by Timothy Keister
Due to purchase and operating economics, wet cooling towers are the technology of choice for commercial and industrial cooling systems as water is the best material for both transfer of heat and evaporative cooling.
More International Than Ever
by Marieke Leenhouts
Aquatech Amsterdam 2008 was more international than ever before, as it attracted close to 19,000 visitors from 133 countries.
History Revealed
by Denise M. Roberts
Many industry members may have missed the WC&P/WQA History Wall at WQA Aquatech 2008 in Las Vegas, NV.
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| Columns |
Dealer Dynamics: Digital Delights
by Greg Reyneke
It's the 21st century, everyone's going digital...Stop being a Luddite and step into the information age. Its time to get smart.
How to Succeed by Trying Harder at Water Pro, Inc.
by Denise M. Roberts
Brian Bayford got started in the industry by following in his fathers footsteps. Donald Bayford concentrated his efforts in commercial/industrial sales for a local Culligan dealer.
Change--The Ultimate Professional Challenge
by Donald A. Mounce
Over the next few months, as WC&P prepares for and celebrates its 50th anniversary of publication excellence in 2009, this column will take a special look at some of the leading executives, companies and organizations of our industry.
TDS Reduction Testing of POU Reverse Osmosis Systems
by Rick Andrew
POU reverse osmosis (RO) systems continue to grow in popularity with consumers in many regions, including North America and especially in Asia.
New Clues in Understanding Biofilm Formation
by Kelly A. Reynolds, MSPH, Ph.D.
The water industry has long been plagued by the effects of biofilm formation in water supplies, pipes, fittings and filters.
Viewpoint: Just like in the movies
by Donald A. Mounce
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November 21, 2008
