What do you know about geomembranes?
Introduction
Geomembranes are waterproof geosynthetic materials made of thin continuous sheets of polymer.
Geomembranes form an impenetrable barrier that prevents harmful contaminants or hazardous chemicals from leaking into the…
Be an expert: know different types of water pipes
Pipes are circular tubular products used to transport fluids (liquids, gases, and fluidized solids).
Pipes are constructed for a specific design pressure that corresponds to a specific design temperature.
Pipe size, pipe schedule or…
Biofilms in the water environment: Trends and challenges
Introduction
The biology of biofilms consists of a numerous array of subjects.
The modern awareness of biofilm biology is devoted to making use of modern-day procedures to assess biofilm ecology when it comes to shape and feature,…
All you need to know about Ozone disinfection of wastewater
Wastewater disinfection
New water treatment goals for disinfection by-products (DBP) and microbial inactivation have increased the need for new disinfection technologies.
Water and wastewater systems will need to use disinfection…
A tour inside the water laboratories
Data quality Control
Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) are two important, if not critical, parts of meeting Data Quality Standards (DQS).
The word quality assurance refers to a set of activities designed to demonstrate to…
Top 5 innovations in water quality technology
As a professional in the water treatment industry, you're surely impressed by how far water exceptional technology has come in a single year.
These advancements in technology and innovative methods are destined to last for years to come.…
Membrane technology plays a crucial role in resolving global water scarcity
In recent years, membrane technology has started to play a crucial role in resolving global water scarcity, which is closely related to global climate change.
The key factors are that membranes enable not only the most effective removal…
It’s time to reduce energy consumption
Urban water systems, especially wastewater treatment plants, are one of the largest energy consumers at the global municipal level.
It is estimated that these facilities alone consume an average of about 1% to 3% of the country's total…
How A New Method Could Help Get Rid Of Toxic ‘Chemicals Forever’
Researchers from the University of Alberta describe a lab discovery that brings the removal of widespread and harmful compounds from the environment one step closer.
Toxic substances known as "forever chemicals" are difficult to…
Climate change impact is no longer merely research
Introduction
While the effects of climate change are expected to be diverse and widespread, the fate of water deserves special attention because the survival of communities — and countries — is at risk.
Long-term climate change, as…