Topic: Technical Guidance
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Copper Fact Sheet
Copper is a metallic element that is essential to human health. Too little is unhealthy and too much can lead to copper poisoning. The body cannot synthesize copper so the human diet must supply regular amounts for absorption. The daily requirement is about 2 mg of copper intake per day to maintain a balance of…
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Nitrites/Nitrates Fact Sheet
Most nitrogenous materials in natural waters tend to be converted to nitrate, so all sources of combined nitrogen, particularly organic nitrogen and ammonia, should be considered as potential nitrate sources. Primary sources of organic nitrates include human sewage and livestock manure, especially from feedlots. The primary inorganic nitrates which may contaminate drinking water are potassium…
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Trends Report: Performance Reduction Standards
This report investigates countries we are aware of discussing performance/reduction standards requirements as it relates to drinking water treatment units through regulations or other initiatives.
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Water Reuse Worldwide
We’ll hear from Dami Martins, Civil Engineer, and Clayton Anderson, Mechanical Engineer, at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, as they discuss water treatment and reuse challenges in a variety of settings.
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Research and Fact Sheets
WQA’s Technical Fact Sheets provide an overview of common and high-profile water issues. They include explanations of health effects, treatment method comparisons, discussion on regulations, and reference lists to dig up even more information at your leisure. Contaminants Common Technologies Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Ion Exchange Reverse Osmosis (RO) Ultraviolet (UV) Light Hot Topics Residential Water…