Water Treats

31/05/2024

🌟 Water Tech News 🌟

Exciting innovations in clean water are happening! 🌊

- Two teens invented a pen-sized device that removes microplastics using sound waves! 🔊
- Mizzou grad students are researching mining pollution cleanup with beer by-products and PFAS removal tech! 🍺🔬
- Australian researchers discovered a new desalination method using heat from sunlight! ☀️

Get all the details in this week's newsletter!

30/05/2024

🔍 Is PFAS Travelling from Schools to Wells? 🔍

Scientist Jane Disney from MDI Bio Lab is on the case of PFAS contamination in Maine. Even with filtration systems in place, these toxic chemicals are showing up in nearby wells. 🏫💧

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29/05/2024

Sure, we all know hard water has its negatives (why else would we have water softeners?).

But did you know hard water has some upsides, too? 🤔 Iowa State University water quality engineers shared some interesting insights about this, covered in this week's Water Treats newsletter.

28/05/2024

🚰 Drilling Company Hypes Up UV Filtration! 🚰

Chatfield Drilling & Water is raving about UV systems (& Luminor in particular)! 🌟 They’re energy-efficient and super easy to maintain—just change the UV lamp once a year.

Chatfield put together a 2-minute video with cool animations explaining how it all works—check this week's newsletter (link in bio) for more!

24/05/2024

Hydrogen Water: Myth or Legit? 💧

Hydrogen-infused water is gaining popularity for its claimed health benefits, from reducing inflammation and wrinkles to boosting athletic performance. Dr. Smelik from Kinetico explores these potential benefits in his latest article. While initial studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm them.

Is hydrogen water worth the hype, or is it just a pricey trend?

23/05/2024

PFAS chemicals are linked to serious health issues, but there's a solution! Aqua Pump Company highlights how whole home water filtration systems, especially those with activated carbon filters or reverse osmosis membranes, can remove up to 98% of common PFAS compounds.

22/05/2024

Choosing the right water filter can be overwhelming with so many options and misleading reviews out there. Aquasana’s latest article breaks down how Performance Data Sheets (PDS) can help you make informed decisions. PDS provide lab test results, showing how well a filter works, which contaminants it removes, and if it meets NSF/ANSI standards.

More on this^ in our newsletter from Monday!

21/05/2024

Did you know some cities are getting creative with their water supply? Instead of relying solely on big, centralized systems, places like El Paso and Austin are turning to small-scale treatment systems to recycle wastewater locally. This approach not only helps with water shortages but also makes it cheaper and easier to maintain.

What do you think about decentralized water treatment systems?

20/05/2024

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17/05/2024

Good news from the water front! PFAS contamination is on the decline in North Carolina thanks to new system upgrades.

Plus, researchers have discovered a potential game-changer: a method to destroy PFAS using UV light and electrochemical oxidation. Science is making strides!

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16/05/2024

PFAS filter = real estate win! In Washington, installing Point-of-Entry-Treatment systems not only cleared PFAS from a home’s water but also skyrocketed its market value. Sold in a week and above asking price!

15/05/2024

Colorado steps up in the fight against PFAS! The governor just signed a bold bill banning certain PFAS products starting 2025. As more states join the battle, it’s clear: the goal isn’t just to clean up PFAS, but to stop it at its source.

What’s your state doing about it?