Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
The different chemical compounds that fall under the overarching term “lime” – quicklime, hydrated lime (slacked lime), and limestone – are very sharply related, with […]
Water
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. […]
Water Infrastructure Problems Worldwide
Water infrastructure has become a worldwide problem, as many countries are still transporting the essential component of life through aging piping systems. Replacing this infrastructure […]
Wastewater Treatment Standards
Water is essential for life, both inside and outside our bodies. Even as terrestrial animals, we have a tendency to establish major cities near large […]
Why the World Needs More Toilets
ANSI is currently working with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on ISO projects relating to next generation toilets. This idea might seem […]
Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases
On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared the Zika virus in Latin America to pose a global health emergencythat requires a unified response, […]