Ballast Water 101
When ships dock their cargo at a port, they must take on vast amounts of sea water to maintain their stability – ballast water – which is then dumped... Read More
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Smart dogs sniff out leaky pipes
Using a highly unique solution to a common and sometimes vexing problem, a cocker spaniel and a springer spaniel in Britain are finding leaks in drinking water pipes... Read More
2018 – Year in Review
At this time of year, ‘Year in Review’ lists seem to be everywhere and the water industry is no different. 2018 brought some exciting changes for us at... Read More
Most Wanted Microbes: Vibrio cholerae
From the editor: This is the fifteenth and final post in our series profiling microorganisms of particular significance in water and wastewater systems. In this series we will cover... Read More
Is That Water Safe to Drink?
It’s been more than 160 years since someone first figured out that germs in drinking water could lead to the spread of disease. In 1854, British doctor John... Read More
Top 3 Things I Learned at WEFTEC 2018
Whether I’m talking to attendees or customers in our booth at WEFTEC, or attending presentations, I always walk away with valuable information. That is the key, as you’ll see... Read More
Drinking Water Safety Back in the Spotlight as Concerns Grow in Newark
As Flint, Michigan, continues to deal with the fallout of the water crisis that rocked the community beginning in 2014, there are growing concerns over lead in tap... Read More
Not Your Average Filter – Specialized Features of Luminultra’s Quench-Gone Filter
The Quench-Gone syringe filter is included in our ATP test kits for some methods. Learn more about about what they do.... Read More
New LuminUltra DNA Tools Provide Rapid Screening and Identification of Microbes
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) can rapidly screen for and identify nearly all types of microbes present.... Read More
Quiz Time! Time to Test Your Water Smarts
Quiz time! As we continue to grow and offer advanced microbial services, we’re paying close attention to other scientific advances that will shape the water monitoring sector in... Read More