Zero Waste: A Look at the Future of Reverse Osmosis   Water Quality Products March 2003   Josh Hanford, Watts Industries
Most reverse osmosis systems waste as much as 20 gallons just to produce one gallon of product water. The new technology called "ZeroWaste" eliminates this problem by returning the concentrate water from the reverse osmosis system back to the home's plumbing, resulting in 100 percent efficiency.
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Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis   Water Quality Products February 2003   Tony Pagliaro
As the residential point-of-use (POU) reverse osmosis (RO) industry approaches its 35th anniversary, it is time for a reality check on the industry's progress to date as well as a look ahead to new technologies or improvements that the industry may introduce for POU RO systems in 2003.
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POU Faucet Selections   Water Quality Products November 2002   Gary M. Strunak, Tomlinson Industries
Faucets for point-of-use (POU) water treatment systems must combine an attractive, contemporary appearance with materials that ensure safety and purity. POU faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important to help meet consumer demands for safe, high-quality drinking water. It is estimated that by 2020 almost every household will have a POU or point-of-entry (POE) water treatment system.
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Bottled Water vs. Tap   Water Quality Products October 2002   Nadia Abboud, Severn Trent Services
While both sides of the bottled/tap battle continue trying to inform and ultimately win the consumer over, a few facts cannot be overlooked. Regardless of how a consumer obtains drinking water, both bottled and tap must draw from the same available global freshwater sources. Despite the information with which consumers are presented, ultimately the decision is theirs. When purchasing bottled water, knowing what you are getting requires some research and understanding.
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Threat of Water Supply Bioterrorism: Who Will It Impact?   Water & Wastes Digest December 2001   Nikolai Pitchforth, Research Analyst, Environmental Group, U.S.
The tragic events of September 11th highlighted America’s vulnerability to terrorism and spurred an unprecedented domestic security response. Water treatment facilities were identified almost immediately as a potential target for further attacks and were urged by the FBI to implement security measures, most of which are still in place.

Editorial Emphasis   Water & Wastes Digest November 2001
Oxygen-fed Ozone Generation Offers Advantages Over Ambient Air

New Technology Desalinates Sea Water at 80 Percent Less Cost than Current Methods   Water Engineering & Management July 2001
Demand for a cheaper way to transform saltwater into fresh has spurred the development of a new technology by AquaSonics International, Inc., the Rapid Spray Distillation (RSD) process, that desalinates water at a fraction of the cost of current methods.
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Continuous Microfiltration System Ensures Safe Drinking Water For Wisconsin Residents   Water & Wastes Digest May 2001
The Kenosha Water Utility treatment facility, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, needed to upgrade its two plants to meet the expanding water needs of the community it services. Continuous microfiltration helped meet those needs.
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Filter Cartridges   Water Quality Products May 2001   Compiled by Wendi Hope King, WQP Staff
The following is some basic information compiled from industry experts at diverse companies. Additional information is available at the contact information provided.
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Desalination of Seawater Helps Meet Fresh Water Demand   Water Engineering & Management April 2001   J.L. Martin-Lagardette
Three French companies are meeting the water demands of large populations through the use of seawater desalination.
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An Overview of Ozone in Water, Wastewater Treatment   Water & Wastes Digest November 2000
There are more than 2,000 installations worldwide that use ozone to treat drinking water. Ozone is an effective disinfectant for treating municipal and industrial wastewater, enabling the end user to meet EPA pre-treatment standards.

Tablet Chlorination System Provides Affordable Alternative to Liquid, Gas   Water & Wastes Digest November 2000

Membrane Filtration for Water and Wastewater   Water Quality Products February 1999
Membrane filtration, widely used in chemical and biotechnology processes, is already established as a valuable means of filtering and cleaning wastewater and industrial process water.

Making the Third-Party Certification Choice   Water Quality Products July 1997   by Nancy Culotta
Manufacturers' claims have become more sophisticated as the industry branches into two diverse segments: water conditioning and health effects claims. Within both segments, opinions have developed that claims made by manufacturers should be truthful and not misleading--resulting in a need to have products independently tested to verify water treatment claims made and promoted in the field.

Drinking Water Treatment Product Testing Laws   Water Quality Products April 1997   by Sandy Games and Dr. Duane D. Nowlin
Almost every state has laws prohibiting false advertising and misleading claims for consumer products. Four states have specific laws relating to home drinking water treatment systems.

Drinking Water Treatment Unit Certification   Water Quality Products April 1996   Nancy Culotta
You are familiar with the water quality problems in your area, but finding a line of equipment that you can have faith in, that is reliable and consistently performs as claimed, may not be as easy as it first appears