Legionella Prevention with Hydrosense that can help speed up the recommissioning process and mitigate risk for you and your clients by providing accurate ultra-fast results for the most dangerous strain of Legionella – Legionella penumophlia SG1. It is vitally important that legionella testing not only become easier but also quicker. The sooner you can get […]
Heavy Metals & Fluoride Removal – Geebung, QLD INTRODUCTION – THE PROBLEM Pacific Water Technology recently commissioned a heavy metal & fluoride removal treatment process for removal of high levels of heavy metals & fluoride out of wastewater coming from an Acid Pickling Plant in Geebung. The acid pickling plant uses an acid bath to […]
Need to recommission your water systems quickly and safely? Hydrosense can help speed up the recommissioning process and mitigate risk for you and your clients by providing accurate ultra-fast results for the most dangerous strain of Legionella – Legionella penumophlia SG1. Hydrosense Vs. Standard Recommissioning Procedures Full (MAINS) or Single System Disinfection (DC/HWS) STANDARD RECOMMISSIONING […]
Managing Legionella Risk in Biofilm Only 10% of Legionella bacteria can be found in free-flowing water within water systems. the other 90% is found in biofilm. However, most methods of Legionella testing look for bacteria where it is least prevalent, in free-flowing water. If left undetected and untreated, small pieces of biofilm can break away […]
The importance of in situ Legionella testing is becoming increasingly more relevant for all medical facilities and nursing homes. Traditional laboratory testing can deliver inaccurate results not to mention long delays before the results are known . Rapid Legionella testing can mitigate those risks and obtaining the results within half an hour enabling staff to […]
Many Australians rely on rainwater as their water supply for their daily needs. The general public perception is that rainwater is safe to drink. In most areas of Australia, the risk of illness arising from consumption is relatively low, providing it is visually clear, has little taste or smell and, importantly, the storage and collection […]
Citric acid is a weak organic acid that is produced as a white crystalline powder. It is a natural food preservative that is also used to add an acidic, or sour taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the Krebs (citric acid) cycle and therefore occurs in […]
The dangers lurking in dams, rivers and other untreated water supplies A large proportion of Australians rely on untreated or minimally treated water supplies for their daily water requirements. Recent events have highlighted the dangers of untreated water supplies, even when the water is not consumed. Rainwater that falls from the sky is perceived […]
Buying a new water purifier or reverse osmosis system for your home can be simplified if you get in prepared with the necessary knowledge. Before buying a new unit consider this: 1.Any RO system should comprise of at least three pre-filter stages – one sediment pre-filter rated at 5 microns, and two granular activated carbon […]
What are Chloramines ? Most of us are familiar with chlorine, which is the disinfectant of choice in swimming pools and also our public water supplies. Now, in the case of our drinking water supplies, it is being rapidly replaced by a substance called chloramine, a mix of chlorine and ammonia. The decline in the use […]
