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A selection of Waterline publication articles:

FINER AND FINEST – FILTRATION FOR SWIMMING WATER

As featured in waterline Winter 2020-21 FINER AND FINEST – FILTRATION FOR SWIMMING WATER by Michael Cormacey, MISPE, SAC, Dip(Eco-Bldg.Design) MWM.Soc., M.D. Aqua Blue Designs Water filtration, whether in balneology or in the field of effluent and waste water treatment, relies on the same basic principles. Filtration in both swimming pools and sewage plants can… Read more »

The Need to Understand the Risks and Prevent Aspiration of Pathogens in Healthcare Premises

WATERLINE ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE The Need to Understand the Risks and Prevent Aspiration of Pathogens in Healthcare Premises Elaine Waggott (AMRSPH) The need to reduce the risks of splashing and airborne pathogenic aerosol has never been more important. In the wake of Covid-19 recent research findings have starting to confirm what many already suspected –… Read more »

What can we learn from COVID-19?

As featured in waterline Autumn 2020 What can we learn from COVID-19? Jimmy Walker Summary So, like many organisations there was WMSoc organising their 2020 conferences and before we knew it the world was in lockdown and all events were rescheduled for 2021. Many freedoms were taken away, most people isolated at home and were… Read more »

Materials impact warrants careful thought / Different materials pose different risks / Problems with lead nickel, and EPDM explained

The article first appeared in the November 2019 edition of Health Estate Journal (www.healthestatejournal.com), the IHEEM (www.iheem.org.uk) magazine. As featured in waterline Summer 2020 Materials impact warrants careful thought / Different materials pose different risks / Problems with lead nickel, and EPDM explained Paul Millard, WRAS Paul Millard, Technical Manager at the Water Regulations Advisory… Read more »

HSE Legionella Water Treatment Contractor Inspection Programme

As featured in waterline Spring 2020 HSE Legionella Water TreatmentContractor Inspection Programme By Duncan Smith, HSE IntroductionBetween 2012 and 2018, HSE undertook a series of proactive interventions to reduce the risks from wet evaporative cooling systems. These interventions were impactful, as the degree of non-compliance reduced over time. However, it was evident that a small… Read more »

WMS – TOOLBOX TALKS – SCALE

As featured in waterline Spring 2020 WMS – TOOLBOX TALKS – SCALE Scale an introduction – what is scale? In the water treatment industry scale is a term used to describe a build-up of mineral deposits on the system. The reasons for the formation of the scale can be complex. Scale can contain various chemical… Read more »

Water as a global resource

As featured in waterline Spring 2020 Water as a global resource Caroline Summers, Myriad Compliance Ltd When many of us think of our planet and the environment we think of the rising sea levels and increasing warmer temperatures. Most believe this to be a pressing issue concerning us all and realise the need to focus… Read more »

SAMPLE MATRIX TYPES – WHY DOES IT MATTER TO ME?

As featured in waterline Spring 2020 SAMPLE MATRIX TYPES– WHY DOES IT MATTER TO ME? Nick Barsby, ADEY What’s a matrix type?A matrix is the specific type of a sample; for instance a type of sample is a water, but this can cover a wide range of matrix types, from Drinking Water through to Untreated… Read more »

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE: Flow-Accelerated Corrosion in Steam Generating Plants

Flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC) has been researched for over 50 years at many locations around the world, and scientifically all the major influences are well recognized. However, the application of this science and understanding to fossil, combined-cycle/HRSG and nuclear plants has not been entirely satisfactory. Major failures are still occurring and the locations involved are basically… Read more »

FREE WMSoc publication – The Management and Control of Waterborne Bacteria in Primary Care Dental Practices W046-7

The Management and Control of Waterborne Bacteria in Primary Care Dental Practices This document has been produced to give guidance on fulfilling legislative and management requirements for the provision of optimum quality water within primary care dental practices, in order for them to fulfill best practice requirements within their decontamination services. VIEW THE PUBLICATION… Read more »

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How the SolidTek® Biocide Feeder Package will BENEFIT YOU

SolidTek's® Biocide Feeder Package offers users a functional, safe, compact and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional brominators.

Designed for use with SolidTek’s® enhanced bromine biocide, BromTek, it offers multiple benefits:

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Managing Risk at the Water System Interface

Using system hot water (❯60 °C), Horne’s patented ILTDU delivers targeted thermal disinfection at the water system periphery, where potable water meets a non-sterile (ward) environment. Combined with elevated velocity flushing, which mechanically shears and removes excess bulk biofilm, it addresses both established pipework biofilm, and contamination driven by retrograde ingress. This approach avoids selective pressures associated with chemical dosing, supporting control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, NTM and other waterborne organisms while protecting system integrity, water quality and lowering environmental impact.

Result of using Erythorbate

To scavenge or to passivate has long been the question when controlling oxygen-induced corrosion in feed lines and steam raining equipment.
Here’s a short introduction to a product that allows you to do both: Sodium Erythorbate. It’s an oxygen scavenger and passivator utilising residual dissolved oxygen in the metal passivation reactions. Erythorbate and its degradation products continue to remove oxygen with an eventual residual of water and carbon dioxide hence not adding to the boiler water solids reducing Blowdown.

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If these concerns sound familiar, your business may not be benefitting from the best value, security and advice. This is why PIB has developed an exclusive package which, combines all the benefits that you require for your business protection.

FILT’RAY Compact Range

AQUATOOLS has launched a range of filters for hospitals. FILT'RAY Compact filters provide a physical barrier to reduce the risk of infection from waterborne microorganisms. Tubular membrane microfiltration with a high filtration capacity delivers bacteriologically controlled water, securing the point-of-use for up to 4 months. They are compact to save space, ideal for taps with a low drop height. Retro-contamination is carefully controlled thanks to a protective skirt and a tilted connector which allows the filter position to be optimised.

TME Thermometers

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