Audience: Technical/Installer
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Private Well Testing and Disclosures
This report includes regulations WQA is aware of pertaining to state private well programs and private well testing requirements. Regulations and laws change from time to time; therefore, it is important to make sure you have the most current version of the legislation or regulations before relying on them. Nothing herein shall be interpreted as…
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Protecting Public Health through Predictive Modeling
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Ammonia Fact Sheet
Ammonia is a colorless, pungent gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen that is highly soluble in water. It is a biologically active compound found in most waters as a normal biological degradation product of nitrogenous organic matter (protein). It also may find its way to ground and surface waters through discharge of industrial process wastes…
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Aluminum Fact Sheet
Aluminum is an extremely abundant metal in the earth’s crust and is often found in the form of silicates such as feldspar (KAlSi3O8). The oxide of aluminum known as bauxite (Al2O3·nH2O) provides a convenient source of uncontaminated ore. Aluminum can be selectively leached from rock and soil to enter any water source. Al3+ is known…
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Getting Smart with Reverse Osmosis Systems
This booklet contains information appropriate for those who manufacture, sell, install, and maintain residential reverse osmosis (RO) treatment systems. Homeowners, regulators and legislators may also find it useful. In producing this guidebook, the Water Quality Association (WQA) leveraged the advice of respected industry professionals and the latest in scientific research. The Water Quality Association’s “Getting…
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Getting Smart with Softeners
Through this special publication, water treatment industry professionals are encouraged to follow a set of best practices developed by the Association pertaining to the sales, installation and maintenance of residential, self-generating water softeners. These guidelines are intended to help water treatment professionals choose efficient softener technologies and system settings, while also sizing and installing equipment…
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Understanding Public Awareness and Decision-Making on Using Water Treatment Devices
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Counterfeit Refrigerator Filter Study
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WQRF Contaminant Occurrence Project