Water Treatment

Pentair acquires Pelican Water Systems, Aquion

February 14, 2019

Both transactions are subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

ASHRAE and NSF to present joint water management standard agreement

January 10, 2019

The committees intend to present the agreement to the appropriate ASHRAE approving bodies at the upcoming ASHRAE conference at AHR Expo in Atlanta.

Julius Ballanco: Legionella and the Plumbing Code

Legionnaires’ disease can exist in building water systems, but you can help reduce the risk.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

January 8, 2019

The code-writing organizations are currently finalizing the 2021 edition of the Plumbing Code, which may be adopted in your state or local jurisdiction by 2023. That is how far in advance hot subjects that are being discussed now wait before becoming law.

Ray Wohlfarth: 6 lessons learned about boiler water treatment

I hope the lessons I have learned over the years will help you in the boiler room.

Ray Wohlfarth

January 7, 2019

My technical boiler books all use the “lessons learned” theme, and the following are the lessons I have learned about boiler water treatment.

New ASSE drinking-water standard now available

ASSE 1087-2018 has been designated as an American National Standard by ANSI.

December 19, 2018

ASSE 1087's scope includes plumbed-in water treatment devices and components.

PMI develops guidance for indoor recycled water use

The guidance is developed for the benefit of water utilities.

December 11, 2018

The water quality limits provide recommended ranges on 13 different parameters of water quality.

Nov. 19 is World Toilet Day

This year's theme is "When Nature Calls"

November 19, 2018

It is estimated that one in three people do not have access to a toilet or dependable “potable” water supplies.

How to install a tankless water heater

Follow these guidelines to make installing a tankless water heater as simple as possible.

Jason Fleming

November 14, 2018

Long recognized in Europe and Asia as a major energy- and space-saving solution, tankless water heaters have begun to make significant inroads in the North American market.