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November 15, 2012
Many regions across the U.S. are experiencing drought conditions, and in the past few years Texas has been especially hard hit. Water Quality...
November 15, 2012
For many years, I noticed the Energy Star sticker on my salon's water cooler, and I used to wonder what it meant. Who put the sticker there? What...
November 15, 2012
IPads and tablet devices have become important to sales and marketing professionals in home products and many other industries, according to a recent...
November 15, 2012
Andrew John Wilson's start in the water treatment industry began with a night of reminiscing with a childhood friend. In the 1970s, the friend’s...
November 15, 2012
Groundwater provides a valuable source of drinking water for millions of people across the U.S. But as new contaminants are discovered and droughts...
November 15, 2012
The source for drinking water is an important consideration when determining which water quality tests to run. Groundwater sources, especially...
November 15, 2012
Here is a story that I have heard far too often over the years: "John" has been a professional water treatment dealer for eight years. Like many, he...
November 15, 2012
It has been said, "You don't know what you've got until it's gone." This saying can be all too familiar to anyone who has ever neglected a pump. A...
November 13, 2012
Granular activated carbon (GAC) is the great equalizer, providing superb filtration for a wide range of end-user concerns. It is a versatile, high-...
November 13, 2012
The U.S. is currently experiencing its worst drought in 56 years. Many cities and regions are enduring unprecedented water restrictions and...
November 13, 2012
“Ignorance is bliss,” or so the old adage goes—but unfortunately, when it comes to water, ignorance can be dangerous. According to a survey conducted...
October 31, 2012
Pacific Purification Inc. was created in 2004 as a branch of Dougherty Pump & Drilling Inc., a central California well drilling and pump business...
October 30, 2012
The Water Quality Assn.’s (WQA) new eco-labeling initiative seeks to cut through the clutter of environmental product claims to prevent consumer...
October 30, 2012
Product development is a set of actions needed to create a new product for entry into the marketplace. In the design and development process, it is...
October 30, 2012
Rather than sharing statistics, tactics, strategies and scripts that manipulate an outcome, let’s discuss what motivates consumers to buy and how...
October 30, 2012
The City of Los Angeles Stormwater Program partnered with S. Groner Associates (SGA) to launch a rainwater harvesting pilot program in 2010. The...
October 09, 2012
Located in the Logan Square neighborhood on Chicago’s north side, Haas Park is a testament to the city’s commitment to sustainability through...
October 09, 2012
Water treatment has evolved greatly over the past several years, from simple filters and water softeners to more complex treatment including new and...
October 09, 2012
Clean water is essential for life. Nearly one billion people around the world lack access to safe water, and approximately 3.5 million deaths each...
October 09, 2012
Go to your local barbershop or salon, and the person cutting your hair is required to have a license, pointed out Dan Cote, co-owner and vice...

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