DECENTRALIZED STPs – The Way Forward!
Water scarcity is one of the greatest challenges of the century. It affects not only human health and the environment, but also local economies, which depend on water for business, industry, and agriculture. Decentralized Sewage treatment plants are slowly becoming the knight in shining armour, tackling these water scarcity issues, especially in developing […]
Chlorine Dioxide – Drinking Water Disinfection
The goal of disinfection of public water supplies is the elimination of the pathogens that are responsible for waterborne diseases. The transmission of diseases such as typhoid and paratyphoid fevers, cholera, salmonellosis, and shigellosis can be controlled with treatments that substantially reduce the total number of viable microorganisms in the water. Chlorination is the […]
Chlorine Dioxide for Pulp Bleaching in Paper Mills
In the highly competitive global Pulp and Paper industry, the importance of the quality of output i.e. the quality of the paper manufactured cannot be understated. Customers have a plethora of options and they will not hesitate in finding another supplier if there is any variance in quality. This kind of cut-throat competition has […]
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 […]
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 […]