PFOS and PFOA are man-made chemicals belonging to the group known as Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. Over the decades, they have seeped into various water sources. Given the potential health risks linked to prolonged PFAS /PFOA consumption, it’s crucial to find effective methods for their removal, such as Reverse Osmosis (RO) and ion selective resins […]
Portable Desalination Plants Pacific Water Technology is a leading supplier of portable desalination plants designed for remote locations, vessels and also for disaster relief supplying fresh potable water. The portable desalination range is from 10 l/day to 10 000 l /day. The smallest in the range is the suitcase style desalination plant, capable of producing […]
Pacific Water Technology recently completed water treatment skids for potable water supply for regional hospitals. These skids were designed in such a way that minimal work was required at the remote sites. The chlorination skids included automated dosing of acid and chlorine at the required set-points using pH and free chlorine as control parameters. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]