Archive for January, 2010

Bioterrorism – city water attacks for 5 cents per death

January 13, 2010

The vulnerability of our city water distribution systems to disruption and contamination by potential terrorist or malicious acts has been well documented. These potential attack scenarios have the ability, if orchestrated successfully, to produce casualties on a massive scale. Studies conducted by personnel at Hach Homeland Security Technologies, Colorado State University and the U.S. Army [...]

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Case Study: Arsenic and Iron Removal – Plus Salt-Free Softening in Shorewood, MN

January 8, 2010

Well water in Shorewood, MN is known for high levels of iron, hydrogen sulfide, and water hardness. In the last few years, a surprising number of wells have tested positive for arsenic levels 3-7 times the legal limit. Our client had been renting a softener and an iron filter from another company for over 10 [...]

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