Expanded operations to meet increasing demand for ultraviolet disinfection technology in industrial and aquatic applications Charlotte, NC (May 2nd, 2017) − Aquionics, a leading provider of ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technology to industrial, aquatic and municipal water and wastewater markets, has opened a new sales and support center in Charlotte, North Carolina to support growing demand
by Brian Grochowski In 2006, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Ultraviolet Disinfection Guidance Manual (UVDGM) which provides technical information on the application of ultraviolet (UV) light for the disinfection of drinking water by public water systems. While the UVDGM has its roots in municipal water treatment, it has found its way
Using ultraviolet light reduces maintenance and lifecycle costs of water treatment Erlanger, KY (April 25th, 2017) – Ultraviolet (UV) ) disinfection technology specialist Hanovia and the Industrial Division of its US sister company Aquionics, are to host a webinar aimed at helping manufacturers optimise the removal of chlorine within their water treatment operations. The 60-minute
While it is common sense that a light based disinfection technology like UV will have reduced effectiveness as water quality visibly declines, there are some contaminants that can cause a dramatic reduction in UV’s effectiveness when they are present in even small amounts. Iron and manganese are two such contaminants worth noting as they can
To improve the quality of natural water resources with the latest UV-C technology One of the major challenges of the 21st century is to protect and improve the quality of natural water resources. INNOQUA, an innovative ecological on-site sanitation system for water and resource savings, is an EU-funded project through the Horizon 2020 research and innovation
Erlanger, Ky. (March 20, 2017) – UV disinfection specialist Aquionics has appointed Sherrie Wasterlain as its new service manager for industrial and aquatics applications. Based at the company’s new facilities in North Carolina, Wasterlain’s specific focus will be on UV application technology. With over 13 years’ experience in the water treatment industry, Wasterlain is a
By Brian Grochowski – Aquionics Regional Sales Manager (Americas) With the rapid expansion of new craft breweries across the country, it’s not surprising to see many of them take a ‘minimalist’ approach to water treatment in order to keep initial capital costs down. Most new breweries are connecting to a municipal water supply system where
Berson has over 30 years of experience with developing systems for treating wastewater and drinking water with UV light. We find it very important to break the human pathogen cycle. Wastewater contains pathogens that cause diseases, if discharged in surface water these can enter downstream drinking water treatment. This way pathogens can re-enter the human
by Dan Shaver – Aquionics Regional Sales Manager , January 2017 Many food processors have implemented brine chillers into their production process as a method of preserving their processed meat products and extending shelf life before shipping through their distribution channels to consumers. However, there are risks associated with this process due to the use of
by Brian Grochowski – Aquionics Regional Sales Manager (Americas) If you’re in the food and beverage industry you may never have heard of Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA). In the municipal drinking water sector, however, it’s been used for years to analyze risks and provide a quantitative approach to guide the regulatory decision making process.