AWWA G520-2017: Wastewater Collection System Operation and Management
Wastewater collection systems are one of the many important, yet often underappreciated, contributors to the sanitary conditions that the average person may take for granted. […]
Water
Residential Aboveground Portable Pools Standard, ASTM F2666
As summer heat arrives, people turn to pools to cool off. Building a pool in a residential area can be a harrowing process where prospective […]
NSF/ANSI 60-2016 – Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals – Health Effects
***Update: NSF/ANSI 60 has been revised. The current version is NSF/ANSI 60-2019.*** As we have discussed in the past, NSF International, an ANSI-accredited standards developing […]
CSA B45.5-17/IAPMO Z124-2017 – Plastic Plumbing Fixtures
CSA B45.5-17/IAPMO Z124-2017 – Plastic plumbing fixtures has been released. This document, while primarily a revision of the 2011 version of the CSA B45.5-17/IAPMO Z124 […]
NSF/ANSI 53-2016 – Drinking Water Treatment Units – Health Effects
***Update: This standard has been revised. The current edition is NSF/ANSI 53-2017: Drinking Water Treatment Units -Health Effects. You can read more about its changes in […]
Selection of Aquifer Test Method in Determining Hydraulic Properties by Well Techniques
An aquifer test method is a controlled field experiment made to determine the approximate hydraulic properties of water-bearing materials. ASTM D4043-17 – Standard Guide for […]
Sanitation in Places of Employment
Places of employment are one of the foremost settings in the average individual’s life. Due to their significance, it is essential that these venues remain […]
Ultraviolet Microbiological Water Treatment Systems
Of the many objectives undertaken at federal, state, and local levels, guaranteeing access to safe, clean water is one of the utmost necessities. However, many […]
Next-Generation Toilets in IWA 24:2016 Could End Global Sanitation Crisis
While it may seem surprising to the many people who take such a thing for granted, much of the world lacks access to toilets. In […]
NSF/ANSI 61-2019 – Drinking Water Components Health Effects
Human beings, on average, require about one gallon of water for daily consumption, with additional amounts needed to supply their bathing, cooking, and cleaning needs. […]