UV: Selling Disinfection to the Public

By Mark Hutchinson Summary: Disinfection should be considered a minimum level of treatment for those relying on private water supplies for their potable water needs. Oddly, it often is not. Ultraviolet (UV) technology is one […]

Walkerton Case Study: Shedding New Light on Water Treatment

By Lyn Ibson Summary: In May 2000, an E. coli outbreak caused seven deaths and drew a dark cloud over water quality issues on a small town in Ontario, Canada. With time a precious commodity […]

Evaluating Ultraviolet Light Reactor Performance—Utilizing...

By Thomas Hargy Summary: While being a reliable tool for drinking water disinfection, UV light is difficult to measure for effectiveness. In fact, no method provides precise results. Yet, by using a bioassay, relatively accurate […]