WQP eNews - May 18th, 2023
 
 
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FEATURES
The U.S. EPA has a limited role in regulating private wells as many states have their own regulations for private wells, but the regulations vary widely from state to state.
When it comes to competing with brand names, getting local recognition is a step in the right direction.
TOP STORIES
Test results for lead in the drinking water of licensed child care centers find that over 250 facilities have high levels of lead contamination in their water.
The association joined nearly 200 union plumbers, contractors, and other industry leaders at the Massachusetts State House to advocate for the Massachusetts Plubming Code before lawmakers.
NEWS
The Oregon Health Authority is accepting voucher applications for domestic well water testing from May 15 to June 7, testing for nitrate, arsenic, bacteria, lead, iron, manganese and hardness.
Christoph Lohr, vice president of Technical Services and Research for IAPMO discuss the Water Demand Calculator.
A program providing reverse osmosis treatment rebates has been extended, helping owners of private wells with high nitrate levels treat their water.
Amanda Moore, CWS, will serve as president after her extensive involvement in the WQA Board of Directors since 2019.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
The Legionator heats water with quartz tubes and injects ozone gas into the water, mitigating bacteria in both the water and plumbing.
The Clean Water Machine transforms ordinary tap water into clean water at the push of a button for 300 gallons. The Clean Water Machine is tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53 (includes P473), and 401 for the reduction of over 99% of lead and cysts; 97% of chlorine and chloramines; 96% of mercury; and 95% of PFOA/PFOS and VOCs.
A new line of energy-efficient electric pump motors designed to be used with pools, spas, and industrial applications. The motors provide optimized energy efficiency, reduced noise, and are compact and lightweight. These innovations allow manufacturers to save energy and money, while delivering better overall value to customers.
Shelco Filters nominal rated melt-blown depth cartridges are constructed of 100% polypropylene, without additives or surfactants, to remove the risk of foaming to the filtrate. The cartridges’ thermally bonded microfibers create a stable, self-supporting media and this product is NSF approved.