Tag: water contamination
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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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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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