FLUORIDE IN DRINKING WATER
If you have ever travelled in rural India, there is a very high chance you might have come across very young children with stained teeth and adults in their mid-40s and 50s with bent shoulders complaining of extreme pain and being bed ridden for years. With these health issues being pervasive and spanning throughout the country, you might […]
STPs : The New Norm for Water Recycling in Housing Societies
In order to cater to the water needs of Mumbai and ensure citizens avoid wastage, the BMC, as per Union environment ministry guidelines, has made common STPs mandatory for establishments with more than 20,000 sq mt built-up area. A circular has already been issued to all civic wards to check such establishments and start […]
Chlorine Dioxide : The key to efficient Food Processing
Approved by the EPA for water disinfection applications and also by the FDA for food processing, Chlorine Dioxide is the perfect solution to eradicate a ton of sanitization and efficiency challenges faced by companies. In spite of having to maintain very high standards of cleanliness in manufacturing facilities to meet product quality norms, […]
CHLORINE DIOXIDE : AN ESSENTIAL DISINFECTANT IN POULTRY FARMING
Water is a very essential part of all agricultural processes. The impact of quality of water on the end product cannot be overstated enough. In the livestock industry, a well maintained drinking water system is extremely beneficial to avoid any infections and diseases and subsequently maintain the health and safety of the animals. Chlorine Dioxide […]
AI in Water Treatment
Artificial intelligence is disrupting industries with its wide range of capabilities including augmenting human intelligence and processing a quagmire of data. The water & wastewater treatment industry is no stranger to this trend. Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its mark on the water industry in more ways than one. It is powering intelligent operations […]
FORWARD OSMOSIS: THE OTHER OSMOSIS IN WATER TREATMENT
There is often a glaring but an obvious ambiguity when one talks about forward osmosis in regards to water treatment. Reverse osmosis is a technology which has been a mainstay in the water treatment industry for many decades. But forward osmosis, a technology which was touted to be the next big thing for wastewater […]
Chlorine dioxide : The Legionella Slayer!
Legionella Pneumophilia, more commonly known as Legionella , is a genus of pathogenic bacteria which is found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. It is a harmless micro-organism when found in a natural settings, but not so harmless when it contaminates man-made water systems. THEIR HABITAT: This particular bacteria is known to isolate […]
Chlorine vs Chlorine dioxide – Busting The Myth!
Chlorine/Sodium Hypochlorite : It’s convenient to purchase. It’s cheap. It’s easily available. It’s a well-known biocide and disinfectant. And it just about does the job. But is it the best and the safest to use in applications where the end-product might be consumed by humans? Treating and disinfecting with chlorine and hypochlorite is a common […]