Please rest assured that the WQA is working to reach its full potential thanks to a talented group of WQA staff and member volunteers who are following the priorities set by the board for 2014. I sincerely believe we are on the path to a better, stronger WQA, and I look forward to sharing more updates with you very soon.
Month: October 2014
CWQA’s Legacy lives on through the WQRF
Legacy of Colorado WQA to Live On Through Important WQRF Research The Colorado Water Quality Association (CWQA) may have terminated operations, but the organization’s profound(more…)
Uninvited Guests – bacteria and other organisms can exist in groundwater
Modern UV systems are so much more cost-effective and easy to maintain than their outdated ancestors, that I recommend installing a 254 nm UV radiator on every home after their softener for increased peace of mind and better water quality.
Pentair Supports WQRF
“As an active member in the Water Quality Association and the Industry, we’re excited to participate in the WQRF Campaign this year as a way to ensure a strong future for our industry, through proactive, science-based research that is driven through the WQRF,” says Frykman.
Soft water causes water heaters to corrode?
There are accounts of softeners prolonging a water heater’s life span as well as some anecdotal accounts of water softeners causing water heaters to fail sooner, so this really needs to be clarified/qualified. Let’s dig a little deeper into it…
Pharmaceuticals leaching into Groundwater
Pharmaceuticals and other contaminants from treated municipal wastewater can travel into shallow groundwater following their release to streams, according to a recent USGS study. The research was conducted at Fourmile Creek, a small, wastewater-dominated stream near Des Moines, Iowa.