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Adsorption is one of the ways in which carbon is able to filter contaminants from water. So when the carbon is activated, its surface area is expanded, allowing for greater adsorption. #multipure #water #filteredwater #activatedcarbon #waterquality

🔬 The History of Water Hardness: A Journey Through Time 💧 Understanding the historical perspective of water hardness helps us appreciate its impact and the solutions we've developed over the years. Ancient Times: Early Awareness: The concept of water hardness dates back to ancient civilizations. The Romans, for instance, were aware that certain waters could cause scaling in their aqueducts and pipes. Initial Solutions: Early attempts to soften water included boiling and adding natural substances like wood ash to the water. 19th Century: Scientific Discovery: The term "water hardness" was coined, and scientists began to study the chemical composition of water more rigorously. Soap Industry: The soap industry particularly felt the effects of hard water, as it hindered the soap’s ability to lather, leading to the first industrial push to address water hardness. 20th Century: Advancements in Chemistry: Researchers identified calcium and magnesium ions as the primary causes of water hardness. This period saw the development of water softening technologies, such as ion exchange. Household Solutions: Water softeners became more accessible to households, improving the efficiency of cleaning and personal care. Modern Era: Environmental Concerns: Today, there is a focus on the environmental impact of water softening methods, with innovations aimed at creating more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. Technological Innovations: Advancements in water treatment technologies, including reverse osmosis and electronic water conditioners, offer efficient and cost-effective ways to manage water hardness. Understanding the history of water hardness not only highlights the challenges faced by past generations but also underscores the continuous innovation aimed at improving water quality for various applications. Stay tuned as we explore modern solutions and best practices in managing water hardness! #WaterHardnessHistory #CleanWater #WaterQuality #Innovation #Sustainability #HardWaterSolutions

🔬 The History of Water Hardness: A Journey Through Time 💧 Understanding the historical perspective of water hardness helps us appreciate its impact and the solutions we've developed over the years. Ancient Times: Early Awareness: The concept of water hardness dates back to ancient civilizations. The Romans, for instance, were aware that certain waters could cause scaling in their aqueducts and pipes. Initial Solutions: Early attempts to soften water included boiling and adding natural substances like wood ash to the water. 19th Century: Scientific Discovery: The term "water hardness" was coined, and scientists began to study the chemical composition of water more rigorously. Soap Industry: The soap industry particularly felt the effects of hard water, as it hindered the soap’s ability to lather, leading to the first industrial push to address water hardness. 20th Century: Advancements in Chemistry: Researchers identified calcium and magnesium ions as the primary causes of water hardness. This period saw the development of water softening technologies, such as ion exchange. Household Solutions: Water softeners became more accessible to households, improving the efficiency of cleaning and personal care. Modern Era: Environmental Concerns: Today, there is a focus on the environmental impact of water softening methods, with innovations aimed at creating more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. Technological Innovations: Advancements in water treatment technologies, including reverse osmosis and electronic water conditioners, offer efficient and cost-effective ways to manage water hardness. Understanding the history of water hardness not only highlights the challenges faced by past generations but also underscores the continuous innovation aimed at improving water quality for various applications. Stay tuned as we explore modern solutions and best practices in managing water hardness! #WaterHardnessHistory #CleanWater #WaterQuality #Innovation #Sustainability #HardWaterSolutions

Proper wastewater treatment can significantly help combat the current megadrought in Southwestern U.S. by providing an additional source of water that can be reused for various purposes. For years, Newterra has been offering water reuse solutions across several markets using advanced technologies and systems to address this vital resource. Learn more today by downloading this informative paper: https://hubs.la/Q02D59_g0

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱? Measuring equipment for water quality is becoming increasingly advanced. Some meters can be equipped with up to 13 different sensors. But is it always necessary to measure so many? Which parameters should you investigate in which situation? While this is always dependent on the specific situation and the measuring requirements, some generalisations can be made. 🔸 Basic ecological quality of the water Temperature, pH, redox, DO, conductivity, and turbidity 🔸 Algal growth Temperature, dissolved oxygen, chlorophyll-a and phycocyanin, turbidity, and PAR 🔸 Sewer overflow detection Dissolved oxygen, conductivity, tryptophan, CDOM/FDOM, and turbidity 🔸 Preventing fish mortality Temperature, dissolved oxygen, and algae growth 🔸 Climate change Algae growth, CO2, and PAR 🔸 Surface water pollution Dissolved oxygen, nitrate, ammonium, bromide, chlorophyll-A and blue-green algae, oil, conductivity, and bromide We offer a wide range of water quality meters to test for these parameters. Our range of Scuba water quality probes can even be customized with sensors to match your research requirements. Contact our specialists via sales@eijkelkamp.com to find your product match. For a more in-depth exploration of this topic, be sure to check out our knowledge hub article 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8HWcaf9 #WaterQuality #WaterManagement #Water 

Optimizing Water Consumption: Identifying Everyday Leaks and Inefficiencies Discover how our technology helps reduce water consumption by identifying inefficiencies and everyday leaks. Learn about the impact of human behavior on water usage and how analyzing it can lead to more efficient systems. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/euC3S9g7 #WaterEfficiency #SustainableWaterManagement #ReduceWaterConsumption #EverydayLeaks #WaterConservation #AnalyzingBehavior #EfficientSystems #WaterManagementTechnology #SustainableLiving #WaterSavings #lims #limsplus

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬? 🌍 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 Imagine this: A liquid denser than #water slowly makes its way through different layers of soil, painting a vivid story of how pollution spreads and interacts with groundwater. What you’re watching is not just a pretty flow, it's the journey of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPLs) moving through a heterogeneous #environment, interacting with different soil types and layers. These layers have varying permeability, meaning the DNAPLs  may move quickly through one part while barely moving through another. This behavior creates complex contamination patterns that are challenging to predict and address. 👉 Why does this matter? Non-aqueous phase liquids are some of the most stubborn contaminants to clean up. They don't dissolve easily and can create long-term groundwater contamination issues, often persisting for decades if not properly managed. Unlike other #pollutants, non-aqueous phase liquid tend to sink through water until they reach an impermeable layer, where they can pool and act as a continuous source of contamination. The way they move depends on the soil structure layers of sand, clay, and the invisible pathways formed within. These invisible pathways, or preferential flow paths, are crucial because they determine where the contaminant will travel. Understanding these dynamics helps scientists and engineers develop better, more targeted remediation techniques, such as: 💧 In-situ #chemical oxidation to break down contaminants 🌿 Bioremediation strategies to mitigate contamination effectively 📢 Over to you! Have you worked with non-aqueous phase liquid #contaminated sites?

🌊 Reduce Total Suspended Solids (TSS) for Better Water Quality! 🌊 Struggling with high levels of total suspended solids (TSS) in your wastewater system? High TSS can negatively impact water quality, aquatic life, and the efficiency of your treatment processes. In our latest blog, we dive deep into optimal solutions for reducing TSS, including: ✅ Aeration techniques ✅ pH control ✅ Advanced treatment methods like membrane filtration and bioaugmentation ✅ How our product PORT can help reduce TSS and improve overall water quality Learn how you can enhance your wastewater management and ensure environmental compliance. Check out the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eY3verg7 #WastewaterManagement #TSSReduction #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalCompliance #SouthlandOrganics

🔬 It's fascinating to observe how a dense non-aqueous phase liquid infiltrates and migrates through a heterogeneous and anisotropic medium in this experiment. The way the DNAPL weaves between the layers illustrates the intricate dynamics of its behavior. For #ChemicalEngineering, these visualizations are key in the study of #FluidDynamics 🌊 and #MassTransport 📦, demonstrating the principles of mass transfer and transport phenomena in action. This approach provides a new perspective on the complexity of soil #Remediation 🌍: the preferential pathways that the contaminant follows are unpredictable, and its heterogeneous distribution complicates the selection of effective treatment techniques. A reminder of the challenges we face in environmental restoration.

Liquid leachate from uncontrolled dumpsites is a common source of groundwater pollution, often containing a wide range of harmful substances that harm human and environmental health: ◾ Pathogenic microorganisms ◾ Heavy metals ◾ Persistent Organic Pollutants ◾ Emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals. Once leachate is formed it migrates downward by pull of gravity until it reaches the groundwater system, polluting household wells, agricultural irrigation systems, and seasonal and permanent lakes and rivers. Leachate can remain in rock, gravel and sand systems beneath a dumpsite for decades, continuing to pollute groundwater long after a site has been closed and even excavated. The extent of this harm is unknown, as very little monitoring takes place, although the growing body of evidence points towards a fast-growing crisis. See how it works 👇