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A Primer On Legionella
A Synopsis on Legionella Legionella, the bacteria responsible for causing Legionnaire’s disease, is one of the most significant sources of waterborne disease outbreaks in the U.S. Investigations by the CDC have indicated that many cases could have been prevented through better water management. We’ve previously written about Legionnaire’s disease and how ATP testing can be… Read More
The Effects of Lead in Drinking Water, and a Few Recent Examples
Exposure to lead has long been understood to have serious impacts on human health. Ingesting lead can have a wide range of effects including: learning problems, increased blood pressure, kidney disorders, stunted growth and developmental delays. Lead can enter the human bloodstream a number of ways; inhaling small particles of lead-based paint or drinking water… Read More
Three Breweries Doing Their Part in Water Conservation
Raise a glass… for water! People have been brewing beer for a long time. The general consensus among archeologists was that beer, and the knowledge to produce it, has been around for about 5,000 years. I say ‘was’ because last month in Israel, researchers found the remnants of beer brewing activities in a cave near… Read More
Invasive Marine Species and Ballast Water Management: The Past and Future
Understanding the microbial content of a ship’s ballast water is critical. As the guidelines laid out in the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention are widely adopted, having a keen understanding of the microbial content of a ship’s ballast water has become critical. This was not always the case. We can see in the past that… Read More
International Maritime Organization Answers Questions About The Ballast Water Management Convention
The Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) entered into force globally on September 8, 2017. In a recent document, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) responded to frequently asked questions about the BWMC and its provisions, and what the entry into force means for international shipping. Here’s a brief summary. What is the Ballast Water Management Convention… Read More
Milestones in Water Treatment
For as long as humans have existed, water has been a central force in the development of civilization. Across the planet we can see the proof that many diverse groups arrived at essentially the same conclusion: water in its natural state might pose a health risk but steps could be taken to lower these risks…. Read More
Q&A with Dr. Ian Pepper on Innovative Uses for LuminUltra’s ATP Technology
Dave Tracey, LuminUltra’s Director of Strategic Sales Channels, sat down with Dr. Ian Pepper, Professor of Environmental Microbiology at the University of Arizona, to talk about how he’s taken LuminUltra’s microbial monitoring technology into a new and exciting application – soil microbiology. His career has focused on soil and water quality, and most recently soil… Read More
Microbiology and Climate Change: Small Ways to Fight a Big Problem
Climate change is an issue that affects every person on the planet. Whatever continent or country we’re talking about, people around the globe will face or are already facing serious change related to shifting climate patterns. Of course, global warming impacts every living thing on earth, not just humans. From caribou herds in Alaska to… Read More
[News Release] Water Industry Veteran Heiner Markhoff Joins Board of Global Microbial Solutions Leader LuminUltra
Download the PDF 2019-09-05 – Veteran water treatment and waste management industry CEO Heiner Markhoff is now contributing his vast knowledge and experience to global microbial monitoring and solutions leader LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. as a newly-appointed member of the company’s Board of Directors. Most recently, Markhoff served as CEO of SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions,… Read More
How to use ATP and DNA in a Wastewater Nitrification Monitoring Plan
Ammonia removal is a key metric for assessing wastewater treatment facility performance. This is because ammonia contributes to aquatic life toxicity. Furthermore, nitrogen, along with phosphorus, is a driver of receiving water eutrophication. Eutrophication, which simply is an over-enrichment of nutrients, can be detrimental to environmental and public health. It can result in harmful algae… Read More