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New method manipulates particles for sensors, crime scene testing - 8 June 2010 - Researchers develop a new tool for medical diagnostics, testing food and water for contamination, and crime-scene forensics; the technique uses a combination of light and electric fields to position droplets and tiny particles, such as bacteria, viruses, and DNA, which are contained inside the drops. Read more…
- Natural Water Purification: Perhaps an ancient method of water purification is as effective as many of our chemical solutions--and this one is natural. The drumstick tree, as it is called, has several special properties, the most recent of which was discovered at Uppsala University in Sweden. Researchers showed that the seeds, when ground to a powder, are natural flocculation agents, meaning they naturally purify contaminated water. Read more…
- Study: Bacteria highly effective at degrading contaminants (April 19, 2010) A researcher at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is conducting studies on the potential of bacteria to treat wastewater, according to nanotech-now.com. The INL environmental microbiologist has found that naturally occurring microbes can be highly effective at degrading contaminants. Lee said that her research could offer a cheaper method for cleaning up underground contaminant plumes. Read more…
- Researchers in India develop microbe-based arsenic removal process - Monday, May 10, 2010 - VARANASI, INDIA — A team of researchers at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in India have developed a microbe-based treatment solution for removing arsenic from groundwater, according to Yahoo! News. Read more…
- Israeli scientists tout UV disinfection as alternative to chlorine - TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Scientists at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have determined that ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is more effective than chlorine at reducing microorganisms in drinking water, according to Israel21c.org. The team of researchers stated that chlorine produces carcinogenic byproducts, and UV provides a viable alternative for water disinfection in large scale water treatment and desalination plants, the article reported. The TAU scientists also found UV to be more effective at destroying chlorine-resistant parasites, the story stated. Read more…
- Synthesized polymer neutralizes both biological and chemical weapons - 26 March 2010 - Biological tissues to respond rapidly and appropriately to changing environments; this logic was applied by University of Pittsburgh researchers: they have synthesized a single, multifunctional polymer material that can decontaminate both biological and chemical toxins. Read more…
- New sensor speeds water analysis - 7 May 2010 - New sensor creates a single procedure for in-situ monitoring of chlorinated hydrocarbons in water, obviating the need for laboratory-based technologies for the analysis of water contaminants, which are time consuming, labor intensive and expensive…Read more…
- Whitewater Security - Whitewater Security is a leader in comprehensive water security solutions, specializing in the challenges of 21st Century water security. Whitewater Security uses the most advances technology available to offer water utilities and high risk facilities' protection against an ever-expanding range of threats, including accidental contamination, natural disasters and terror attacks. Read more…
- Lehigh University researchers study contaminant-removing nanoparticles - Friday, June 18, 2010 - BETHLEHEM, PA. — Using advanced imaging instruments, researchers at Lehigh University have tracked the evolution of nanoparticles as they remove contaminants in water, according to physorg.com. The new insights could improve the efficiency and extend the applications of nanoparticles, the article stated. Read more…
- Nitron, Ltd., Set To Unveil Proven Water Technology To Reduce Nitrate Contamination In U.S. Sources For Drinking Water At AWWA ACE10 - May 20, 2010 - Nitrate contamination of drinking water poses serious health risks and has been found to exceed EPA limits in a number of states. In fact, according to the EPA, "infants below six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome." Nitron Ltd, Israel's largest private water treatment company, has developed a cutting edge technology to remove nitrates and deliver quality drinking water by using Selective Electro-Dialysis (SED). Read more…
- Anti-Terrorism Technology Produces Chlorine, Sodium Hypochlorite - Jun 24, 2010 - Electrolytic Technologies Corporation (ETC) of North Miami Beach, Fla., recently exhibited its Klorigen™ technology at the American Water Works Association annual meeting, emphasizing that the modular chemical process system that generates chlorine and sodium hypochlorite has been designated a Qualified Anti-terrorism Technology by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act (SAFETY Act) and complementary regulations have been encouraging companies to develop such technologies since 2002. Read more…
- Whitewater Introduces A New Generation Of Online Water Management Systems At The International Water Trade Show - Ace 2010, Chicago - June 21, 2010 - The Whitewater Group will participate in the American Water Works Association (AWWA) annual water trade show (Ace 2010) in Chicago, Illinois from June 20th-24th. Thousands of international water industry decision makers from around the world are expected to attend. Read more…
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Keeping water clean by using sound to filter bacterial spores - Published 7 July 2010 - Acoustic trapping can remove bacterial spores from water, according to a new set of experiments funded by the U.S. Army; the idea is to allow the water to flow through a cavity in which a transducer sets up an acoustic standing wave. Measuring the quality of water on an ongoing basis is an important task but not one that is always straightforward. Taking samples for chemical analysis is simple enough and can be relatively easily automated. Determining what kind of bacteria are present, however, is a little more tricky because these need to be filtered and removed from the water before testing. Because filters quickly become clogged and useless, this requires human intervention on a regular basis. Read more…
- Brief Technical Discussion of the BioSentry® Unit in Action: The BioSentry™ unit provides minute by minute continuous on-line real-time measurement of very small particles or organisms in water. The unit is sensitive to organisms ranging in size from 0.5 microns up to 15 microns. Read more...
- Remote water monitoring success in Australia (9 April 2010): Glyn Church from WestWater Enterprises in Australia, who has witnessed any number of new technologies, says, “The distribution network monitoring sondes from Intellitect Water (UK) represent the most exciting development that I have seen in drinking water for almost 30 years.” The Intellitect sondes monitor the quality and flow of water in pipeline distribution networks. Inserted directly into water pipes the ‘Intellisondes™’ measure a range of important parameters including Chlorine, and transmit the data back to the water company, providing, reliable, accurate, real-time information on water quality at the point of delivery. Read more…
- New, easy water quality test (15 April 2010): An environmental studies and engineering professor at the University of North Carolina has designed a simple, inexpensive water quality test that could be used in developing countries where other testing equipment is not available, The Daily Tar Heel reported. The test utilizes a plastic bag with a pelletized medium that turns water dark blue if it contains bacteria, according to the story. Read more...
- New technology enables machines to detect microscopic pathogens in water (2 April 2010): Detecting common pathogens in drinking water soon may no longer be bottle-necked under a laboratory microscope; Texas A&M researchers found a way to substitute humans with automatic image analysis systems. Read more…
- Utility to Test Water Monitoring System: The Olivenhain Municipal Water District in San Diego, CA, has agreed to conduct a trial of a new waterborne microorganism detection and alert system. OMWD will use three Beta models of the BioSentry™ from JMAR Technologies to continuously monitor the purity of water at various points in its treatment plant. The BioSentry™ is a laser-based early-warning system designed to provide continuous, automated monitoring of drinking water. It reportedly can detect and classify waterborne microorganisms in real time. Read more…
- New paper strips can quickly detect toxin in drinking water: Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed carbon-nanotube-infused paper strips which can quickly detect a toxin found in drinking water. The strips are also inexpensive compared to existing methods of detecting the toxin. Read more…
- Whitewater unveils 'BlueBox' Event Detection System: Bluebox™ was officially launched at Watec Israel on 17th November, accompanied by a demonstration of the system to leading water companies. Read more...
- Protecting Water Resources with Geospatial Data: Everyone knows that water is essential to life, yet it is something many of us take for granted. We just turn on a faucet and it's there, or we hook up the hose and water our lawn or garden. However, access to clean water is a luxury in many parts of the world. As the world's population continues to grow, water resources are under siege. According to the World Bank, 1.1 billion people today do not have access to safe drinking water. With increasing demand and finite resources, better management of our water supply is urgent if we are to avoid an even more severe global crisis. Read more...
- Whitewater Security's water irregularity detection system: ‘BlueBox’, can help Kenya secure water- "even after Kenya was targeted thrice by terrorists, the country is yet to upgrade its security surveillance on the water facilities to impenetrable levels…White Water Technologies, presented an all-intelligent, state-of-the-art water irregularity detection system — ‘BlueBox’… Read more…
- Detect water contamination in the same way as-snakes eyes do: An expert from Tel Aviv University’s School of Physics and Astronomy has developed a new system that can help monitor the safety of a building or community’s water supply in real time, by watching it in the same way as a snake does. Read more…
- Whitewater Security is proud to present the Bluebox™ Event detection System [EDS]: an all intelligent, state-of-the-art water irregularity events detection system. The Bluebox™ provides software that that significantly reduces the struggles associated with assessing and interpreting water quality information. The Bluebox™ collects all relevant data on a daily basis, and is equipped to analyze anything that the facility requires; from chlorine to turbidity to pH. The information collected from a number of different water sensors is synchronized into the Bluebox™ software which then analyzes the data and identifies any abnormalities present. Read more…
- The WaterWall™ is an end-to-end water security management system: Provides government and municipality water utilities the ability to prevent, protect, detect, manage, and recover from everyday tasks to minor events and major crisis. These events include accidents, natural disasters, operational faults, contaminations, and sewer leaks to sabotage, chemical/biological materials, terror, and cyber crimes… read more…
- Utility company Bristol Water keying-in with Traka: Martin Harvey, Security Manager at Bristol Water has responsibility for everything from padlocks on perimeter fences through to risk assessments and management, including all security contracts. “We knew we had to do something about key management, which is a Utility wide problem. Traka has enabled us to address these issues immediately and to great effect”. The new Traka systems give full audit capability of all critical keys across the entire organization. Read more…
- The first truly comprehensive security solution for water utilities and municipalities: The Whitewater Security’s groundbreaking approach combines an individually tailored security plan with cutting-edge tools and expert training that enables water authorities to take full control of every aspect - and every inch - of their water systems. Read more…
- Video integrates with SCADA system to improve security at Madison, WI, water utility: On September 11, 2001, America was attacked by terrorists and the United States quickly acknowledged vulnerabilities at our airports, borders, food supply and water supply systems. Soon after, the government required vulnerability assessments (VAs) for all municipalities -- with large cities required to go first. In 2002, Madison Water Utility (MWU) in Madison, Wisconsin, underwent its VA and saw a need for video cameras at many locations, including 32 remote sites. Read more…
- Mobile Desalination Units Could Help In Water Emergency: A new report from the California Department of Water Resources said in the event of an emergency or a severe drought, mobile desalination units could be ... read more…
- Underwater sensors help scientists monitor water: In an ongoing study of urban creeks and watersheds that is focusing this summer on Lake Pamela in Edina, the university is taking thousands of water-quality readings a day using underwater sensors that relay the data by cell phone to the U's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory...read more...
- Whitewater Security has successfully completed the first part of a three-part programme to protect the drinking water systems in a major Israeli city. The company’s approach combines an individually-tailored security plan with cutting-edge tools and expert training that enables water utilities to take full control,online and in real time,of all aspects of their water systems... read more...
- Israel's representatives in the Top 50 include: CheckLight's automatic bioluminescence based water quality tests for rapid screening and real-time water quality monitoring...The Artemis Project, a California-based consultancy and research firm, sponsored the first Top 50 Water Companies Competition to identify the leading game-changing technologies that provide venture grade investment opportunities in the water sector. The companies were selected by a panel of experts based on an integrated matrix of four criteria: technology, intellectual property and know-how, team and market potential. … read more…
- Morgan County Quality Water District source water protection plan: from the Fort Morgan Times: "Because area residents, farming operations and entire subdivisions rely on the Morgan County Quality Water District for their primary source of water, a team of stakeholders met for the first time Tuesday to assemble a source water protection plan for the district."...read more...
- JMAR Technologies, Inc., today announced their award-winning BioSentry detection system received favorable exposure in Los Angeles newscasts. Intelligence warnings, news reports, and even popular television programs like FOX Broadcasting show 24 remind us of threats to our water supplies. KTTV (FOX News 11) in Los Angeles researched JMAR BioSentry and reported on this unique online system for real-time detection of waterborne pathogens...read more...
- Whitewater Security's Groundbreaking Water Crisis Management Solution Delivers Comprehensive Online Answer To Terrorist Or Accidental Water Contamination...read more...
- CheckLight was able to demonstrate that its ToxScreen-Water Toxicity Test Kit could provide vital real-time measurement of inlet water toxicity. Not only that, but having this information would enable the plant operators to take timely preventative action to neutralize the threat by diluting the dangerous toxic inflows before they reached the activation stage...read more...
- Rapid testing of Chemical Contamination in Water. The modified ToxScreen-II test (ETV verified) is now available: offering higher sensitivity and longer (up to one week) stability of suspended reagent...read more...
- Determination of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in water. BOD test aims to determine the concentration of oxidizable and biodegradable organic compounds in water. The test most often runs for a five day period. Its widest application is in measuring waste loading of treatment plants, and in evaluating the efficiency of treatment processes. CheckLight scientific development team has developed a unique technology for determination of BOD in water in only 3-4 hours...read more...
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