Audience: Technical/Installer
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2023 WQA Consumer Opinion Study – Raw Data
WQA Premier members can download the raw data from the 2023 WQA Consumer Opinion Study to use in their own marketing or sales efforts. NOTE: When you hit the “download” button in the upper right corner, the data will go to your computer’s “downloads” folder. You might continue to see a spinning arrow on our…
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WQRF Softeners and Septic Performance Toolkit
Water softeners and septic systems are often found on the same property and, in the majority of these cases, no problems are indicated. Yet, there have been sporadic, mostly anecdotal reports of issues related to the combined use of these kinds of equipment at some sites. Experts in both fields are working together to better…
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Water Softeners and Corrosion
A common misperception in the water treatment industry is that water softeners make water more corrosive. This paper examines the latest science on this topic and reaches the conclusion that a properly configured water softener does not make the treated water more corrosive.
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Rainwater Catchment for Potable Use
The Water Quality Association supports the harvesting of rainwater as a sustainable source of water for potable and non-potable applications. However, rainwater is at risk for picking up contaminants as it falls through the sky, to when it is collected and stored. The risk of microbiological contamination in rainwater has been well studied and documented,…
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Microbial Growths in POU/POE treatment devices
Heterotrophic bacteria are found all around us, including in our drinking water. Many studies have shown POU/POE devices support the growth of heterotrophic bacteria and cause an increase in HPC levels. However, extensive scientific evidence has consistently verified heterotrophic bacteria present in POU and POE devices pose no health risk, and that these heterotrophic bacteria…
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Water Softener Brine Disposal to Septic Systems
An estimated 20 percent of homes in the U.S. are served by septic systems, and many of these homes also use water softeners. Due to the widespread use of water softeners with septic systems, it is important to understand the impact that water softener discharge has on septic tank system performance. Several research studies have…
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Undesser shares key points of WQA/WQRF on podcast
Key moments in the history of WQA and WQRF, factors that have united and grown both organizations and how WQA is uniquely positioned to help the industry achieve success in the years ahead are topics of this week’s WQA Radio podcast, where our guest is WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser, MWS.
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PFAS
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of man-made chemicals that contain carbon, fluorine, and other elements. These chemicals have been in use since the 1940s and are found in a variety of products including firefighting foams, household products such as non-stick cookware, food packaging, and stain and water repellants.
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What You Wish You Could Know About PFAS
This webinar, “What You Wish You Could Know About PFAS,” looks at what the water industry knows about making drinking water safer. The panel discussion featured experts from the water filtration industry, representing a variety of technologies that have been established as effective in the removal of the PFOA/PFAS family of chemicals: Jonathan Burkhardt, PhD…
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Guidance for the Use of Water Softening and Onsite Wastewater Systems on Individual Properties
WQA and National Onsite Wastewater and Recycling Association (NOWRA) have collaborated to offer advice on the use of water softeners and home septic systems.