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 DECEMBER 2008: ISSUE 50, NUMBER 12 |
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An Overview of Arsenic Treatment Concerns and Applications for Small and Very Small Systems
by Larry Henke
Arsenic continues to be one of the most extensive environmental poisonous chemical elements throughout the world. It is found at high concentrations in Taiwan, China, Argentina, Chili, Mexico, parts of Europe, in the United States and most notably in West Bengal, India and neighboring Bangladesh.
Building Sustainable Arsenic-Safe Water Solutions in India
by Eileen Lambert
The mounting arsenic health crisis in India surfaced first during a preliminary survey in 1976, but it wasn't until 1983, when a patient fell ill in the district of South 24-Parganas that the linkage between water supply, arsenic and illness was finally established.
Avoiding the Silver Lining: Potential Consequences of Nanosilver
by Joyce S. Chai
In 1959, Professor Richard P. Feynman unveiled the revolutionary concept of nanotechnology in his lecture titled, There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom.
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| Features |
History Revealed
by Denise M. Roberts
As requested by our readers, WC&P presents the second installment of photos that were featured on the History Wall at 2007 WQA Aquatech.
PWQA Convention and Western States Trade Show
by WC&P Staff
Over 300 people were in attendance at the 51st Annual PWQA Convention and Western States Trade Show at the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort October 14-17, 2008.
InterBev 2008 in Las Vegas
by WC&P Staff
InterBev 2008, the biennial conference of the American Beverage Association and the International Bottled Water Association, was held October 20-23 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV.
Guest Editorial: Legally Safe and Totally Safe are Two Different Addresses -- Where Do You Want to Live?
by Alfie Lipshultz
You go to the grocery store and have a choice to buy a chicken loaded with antibiotics and steroids or a free range raised chicken. One is legally safe and the other is totally safe; which one do you cook for your family?
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| Columns |
Dealer Dynamics: Residential Non-Municipal Water Treatment
by Greg Reyneke
Every day, billions of tons of water evaporate from the Earth's surface. As the heat of the sun evaporates the water and draws it from the surface into the atmosphere, many impurities are left behind.
Dealer Profile: Making Bad Water Good
by Denise M. Roberts
Good Water Company was started twenty years ago and is the oldest independent water treatment specialist in northern New Mexico.
Executive Insight: Confidence in Strength and Numbers--Rupert's Culligan
by Donald A. Mounce
Over the next few months, as WC&P prepares for and celebrates its 50th anniversary of publication excellence in 2009, this column will take a special look at some of the leading executives, companies and organizations of our industry.
Watter Matters: Requirements for POE Water Softeners under NSF/ANSI 44
by Rick Andrew
Cation exchange water softening is a well-known, well-understood technology that is successfully employed in many hard-water regions of North America as well as internationally.
On Tap: What Does E-coli in Water Really Mean?
by Kelly A. Reynolds, MSPH, Ph.D.
The headlines are abundant identifying positive test results for E-coli everywhere from tap water, private wells, beaches, swimming pools and food--to my personal favorite--elk droppings in Colorado! But what does the presence of E-coli mean in terms of public health?
Viewpoint: Happy Birthday to us!
by Donald A. Mounce
2009 will be a great year for WC&P and the POU/POE water treatment industry! It will mark our 50th year of publication (our Golden Anniversary) and we plan to provide some special reading for you throughout this celebration period.
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January 06, 2009
