Tag: bermuda
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Bioburden Tests – Visual Proof How Effective Your Treatment Is
Germs are one of the top three entities that have shaped the human experience over the last few thousand years. From the plague to malaria to the common cold, history has proven how disruptive and deadly microbes can be. These tiny organisms have contributed to significant social and economic changes, prompting advancements in medicine, public…
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Small, but Mighty- We Install the Viqua Arros 9 UV System
We recently had a request for consultation for a water treatment system at a dwelling of three people. Well, technically there’s usually two, but their grandson visits daily and often stays overnight so his presence adds to the overall water usage. The two grandparents being seniors puts them into the higher health risk group due…
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He Who Pays the Piper- The Critical Need for Redundancy and Spares for Water Systems
In a climate with long lead times and shipments that move at a glacial pace, it is still surprising how often a water system’s maintenance schedule or having spare parts are just an afterthought. In some cases, the water system can be supporting 50% or more of the business’s operations, yet its significants is ignored.…
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Defend What You Can- Tools to Fight Leptospirosis
Recently in the House of Assembly, Health Minister the Hon. Kim Wilson mentioned three cases of Leptospirosis that have been treated. Leptospirosis is a disease caused by Leptospira bacteria, which can be spread via animal urine, saliva, or exposure to contaminated water—often after hurricanes or flooding. While the minister did not go into detail about…
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It’s In The Air
The year was 1994 and that summer a suspected 50 people on cruises visiting Bermuda had developed Legionnaires’ Disease or related symptoms. The investigation linked the outbreak to a spa on the ship itself. The cause was legionella bacteria that had proliferated in a sand filter and spread via aerosols generated from the whirlpool. The…
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Dead-legs, Dead-ends and Disease
From time to time, you may encounter terms in water treatment or plumbing that leave you puzzled – terms like dead-legs and dead-ends. Both can harbor biological organisms, potentially leading to infections or diseases such as Pontiac Fever or Legionnaires‘ disease. Now, let’s explain dead-legs, dead-ends and how Wet Work can help keep your water…
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Mains Breaks and Empty Tanks
Bob Marley sang, “Everyday the bucket a-go a well, one day the bottom a-go drop out.” This saying can apply to many parts of life, but it really hits home when it comes to your water supply. Whether you have a water tank or use a utility provider, there will be times when your water…
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