Water Quality - Articles - Page 79

Who Runs Our Water?

One pump manufacturer’s initiative to bring water utilities to the forefront.

July 7, 2017

According to the EPA, only 8 percent of the nation’s water utilities serve 82 percent of the population. Yet still, 49 percent of people don’t think they will be affected by a water shortage.

Alternative Energy

Getting the Lead Out

Moving away from 2,000-year-old technology.

July 7, 2017

Max Rohr

Getting the lead completely out of plumbing isn’t going to happen any time soon, grammatically speaking.

Health Care Water Management in the Developing World

Sustainable technology, consideration of potential plumbing issues and strong support and leadership are essential for safer delivery.

July 5, 2017

CDC Report: Health care facility patients at risk for Legionnaires' Disease

June 8, 2017

More than 76 percent of Legionnaires’ disease cases acquired from Legionella exposure in health care facilities can be particularly harsh,...

Plumbing & Heating Thoughts

A Fight Over Plastic Pipe in Michigan

Water service lines aren’t the only piping at issue in the Wolverine State.

June 7, 2017

Steve Smith

A bill winding its way through the Michigan legislature hopes to lower the cost of underground pipelines for drinking water, wastewater...

Water Treatment Technologies

The use of reverse osmosis technologies allows hotels in Mexico to address water consumption.

May 11, 2017

The need to address water demands worldwide has pushed science and technology to develop innovations that can help. We have...

CDC study finds Legionella DNA in 84 percent of cooling towers across the U.S.?

May 4, 2017

Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they found the Legionella bacteria prevalent in cooling towers throughout...

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Mansfield Swirl-way combination whirlpool and air massage bath system

April 11, 2017

Mansfield Plumbing, a leader in the bathware and sanitaryware industry, has introduced several new products and enhancements to its Swirl-way®...

Noritz EZ tankless series

April 11, 2017

Engineered expressly for the North American residential market, the EZ Series of high-efficiency, condensing tankless water heaters from Noritz America...