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Industrial Waste in Kentwood, Grandville, and Wyoming, MI: Threats to Municipal Water Supplies and t
The cities of Kentwood, Grandville, and Wyoming in Michigan have experienced significant industrial growth in recent years. While this...

Scott Britton
Oct 7, 20233 min read
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Preconditioning Water in the Beverage Industry: Enhancing Quality and Flavor
Water plays a crucial role in the beverage industry, not only as a primary ingredient but also as a factor that significantly impacts the...

Scott Britton
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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Rules for Recreational Water Use
Motorboats are a popular choice for recreational activities on lakes, offering a fun and exhilarating experience for enthusiasts....

Scott Britton
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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Nitrates in Well water; A Mermaid Love Story
Prepare to dive into a captivating tale of love, chemistry, and the constant motion of a special mermaiden family. In this riveting...

Scott Britton
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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Water Captured in Movies
In this exciting article, we explore the connection between popular movies and the refreshing, life-sustaining waters they were filmed...

Scott Britton
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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Hard Water, Harder on your Hair and Skin
Water is an essential part of our daily lives, but have you ever considered how its quality can affect your hair and body? From dry,...

Scott Britton
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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Ten water pollutants that are known to pose serious risks to public health
There are many industrial water pollutants that can have detrimental effects on public health. While it is difficult to rank them...

Scott Britton
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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Minimize Exposure to Lead in your Drinking Water
The pH of water can have an impact on the presence of lead in drinking water. Lead is more likely to dissolve and leach into water that...

Scott Britton
Oct 6, 20231 min read
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A Delightful Fusion: French Water Science and Cuisine
France, a country renowned for its rich culinary heritage and scientific achievements, has made significant contributions to both the...

Scott Britton
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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Testing to indicate the presence of pathogens in Well Water
The fecal coliform group is commonly used as an indicator of fecal contamination in water, which can be associated with diseases like...

Scott Britton
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Waterborne Disease Cholera Traced to Well Water in 1854
The story of John Snow and his work in investigating a cholera outbreak in 1854 is a remarkable example of early epidemiology and the...

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Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Arsenic Removal Using the Iron Breaker
When it comes to co-precipitation media for arsenic removal using the iron breaker oxidation process, there are a few effective options...

Scott Britton
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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VOCs in West Michigan Groundwater
In recent years, various volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been detected in water supplies in West Michigan. Some of the commonly...

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Oct 4, 20232 min read
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PFA's in your drinking water? We can't have too little of them.
Yes, it is worth hiring a water treatment specialist to remove PFA;s (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) from your water supply. PFA's...

Scott Britton
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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What is the Deepest Well in the United States?
The deepest water well ever drilled in the United States is the Woodingdean Well in Woodingdean, New York. It has a depth of around...

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Oct 3, 20231 min read
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The Piston Pump
The first piston pump was invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, an ancient Greek engineer and inventor who lived in the 3rd century BC....

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Oct 3, 20231 min read
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PCB's banned since 1970's still a problem.
PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) have been found in Michigan's public water supply. PCBs are a group of man-made chemicals that were...

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Oct 3, 20232 min read
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BOD Efficiency between Conventional and Extended Aeration Plants
To determine the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) in effluent, you can follow the standard procedure outlined by regulatory bodies such as...

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Oct 3, 20232 min read
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The "Hard Cut" in Design of Water Softening Systems
Determining the hard cut of design for a softening unit in a residential home involves considering the specific needs and characteristics...

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Oct 3, 20232 min read
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Microbes in Drinking Water
Despite advancements in sanitation and water treatment, waterborne diseases continue to affect humanity in the 21st century. Here are...

Scott Britton
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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