Topic: Treatment Technology
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Ultraviolet (UV) Light Fact Sheet
Ultraviolet (UV) light utilizes radiation disrupting cellular DNA to kill microbes but is not utilized for removal of chemical contaminants. This treatment tool is generally used as a final step in reverse osmosis (RO) systems to improve the efficiency of microbe removal originating from the source water or that may grow in the POU system over time.…
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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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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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Reverse Osmosis Market Trends Report
The WQA Reverse Osmosis (RO) Market Trends Report tracks quarterly sales trends for residential RO systems manufactured and shipped in the U.S. and Canada. The report is available at no charge to WQA members (not including the allied/consultant category.) Report Participants If you are an RO manufacturer participating in the report, click here to log…