2016 Archives - Page 29 of 35 - Agua Latino America

On Tap: Water Sampling Differences Lead to Flawed Risk Assessments

March 15, 2016 by Nils Dailey

By Kelly A. Reynolds, MSPH, PhD As more information is being released about the Flint, MI waterborne contamination event, new questions arise as to what…

The Softening Performance Test for Water Softeners

March 15, 2016 by Nils Dailey

By Rick Andrew There are a number of important requirements for water softeners under NSF/ANSI 44 Residential Cation Exchange Water Softeners. The materials in contact…

‘Organization’ Is Key to Business Success

March 15, 2016 by Nils Dailey

By Donna Kreutz Matthew Raley grew up in a family of firemen and he wanted to be one, too. Fresh out of high school, he…

Temporary Job Leads to International Career

March 15, 2016 by Nils Dailey

By Donna Kreutz Thomas Palkon was fresh out of college when he took a temporary job as a lab technician testing water treatment equipment in…

Case Study: Potable Water for Jakarta Indonesia Neighborhoods

March 15, 2016 by Nils Dailey

By Simon Yang Introduction Water contamination is a major social problem worldwide, but in neighborhoods of Jakarta, Indonesia, the problem can be dire for many…

Cation Exchange, Part 2: Back to the Basics

March 15, 2016 by Nils Dailey

By Gary Battenberg In Part 1, we looked at early history of cation exchange from 1766 to the early/mid-1900s with an acknowledgment of chemical and…

The New POU Opportunity: Flint Water Crisis Feeds New Interest in Final-Barrier Protection

March 15, 2016 by Nils Dailey

By David H. Martin US EPA’s trigger level for addressing lead in drinking water—15 parts per billion—is not based on any health threat; rather, it…

Pressure Drop Measurement for Water Softeners

February 15, 2016 by Nils Dailey

By Rick Andrew One of the major considerations to be taken into account when installing whole-house water treatment equipment is pressure loss or pressure drop.…

Solutions for Extreme Water Challenges

February 15, 2016 by Nils Dailey

By Donna Kreutz Neal Raab didn’t know much about water treatment when he followed his heart and moved to wine country in central California. His…

Tomlinson Industries: Faucets Making a Global Difference

February 15, 2016 by Nils Dailey

By Donna Kreutz Family-owned Tomlinson Industries began making faucets for commercial coffee urns and brewers in 1911. Through strategic acquisitions and product developments, the Tomlinson…

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