Water Matters: Update on NSF/ANSI 419 Public Drinking Water Equipment Performance – Filtration

June 30, 2015 by dstadtler

In January, this column introduced a new draft standard from NSF in the area of water treatment. When the column was written in early December…

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A New Technology for Arsenic Removal

June 30, 2015 by dstadtler

Numerous articles have been and continue to be written about the current methods for removing arsenic from drinking water. It is not the purpose of…

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Activated Carbon Principles and Practices for Drinking Water Applications

June 30, 2015 by Nils Dailey

Introduction The carbon industry has come a long way in its manufacturing process and understanding of how carbon works. US manufacturing got a big start…

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On Tap: Why a POU Device?

May 7, 2015 by dstadtler

Water treatment POU devices come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, with a range of capabilities and prices. As a microbiologist with a specialty…

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Proper Sample Collection Ensures the Most Accurate Laboratory Results

May 7, 2015 by dstadtler

When having drinking water samples analyzed by a laboratory, it is important to collect samples properly to ensure the most accurate results. While sample collection…

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UV as Green Alternative for Public Health Protection

May 7, 2015 by dstadtler

by Paul Overbeck Editor's note: In light of WQA's sustainability efforts being recognized with recent ANSI accreditation, this article is being reprinted for its insightful…

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Water Matters: Standards for POU/POE Activated Carbon Systems

April 9, 2015 by dstadtler

By Rick Andrew Many people in the POU/POE industry have heard of NSF/ANSI42 and NSF/ANSI 53. These standards have been around for many years and…

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Case Study: POE UV Treatment Ends Decade-long Boil-Water Advisory for Small Water System

April 8, 2015 by dstadtler

By Rick VanSant Thousands of small public water systems are in operation throughout North America and most face serious challenges for financing, operating and maintaining…

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Emerging Trends for Healthy Living

April 7, 2015 by dstadtler

By Gary Battenberg As often happens, topics of interest to WC&P International readers may be found in general conversations. The close working relationship between the…

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Water Matters: Certification of Components versus Systems

March 9, 2015 by dstadtler

by Rick Andrew Certification of POU and POE equipment can take on many different forms, depending on the technology involved, the types of claims being…

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