PVC Fittings and Advantages of PVC Pipe Fittings
PVC is a great building material and extensively used to make PVC fittings and pipes. PVC is a kind of plastic that is acronym for "Polyvinyl Chloride". It is an eco-friendly plastic that contains 57% chlorine. This means that comparatively less crude oil is required to make it. Also if you want to cut down your total building expenses then shift to these fittings as these are cheaper than the...
Industrial Outsourcing for Water Treatment – How It Really Works
Making the decision to outsource your industrial wastewater treatment system operations comes with its own set of pros and cons to consider. Before you move forward with outsourcing your water treatment system operations, you should know how it really works. Water treatment companies provide outsourcing services in their suite of products, and that is not an easy service to provide. You cannot...
Industrial Diseases – Causes
[ad_1] An industrial disease is a condition in which an employee or worker gets sick after being exposed to a toxin or chemical placed by a business or industry into his or her work environment. Examples of industrial diseases include Hydatidosis which results from the exposure to dogs. Hepatitis A is another example and it affects workers who are exposed to raw sewage, Mesothelioma, which...
Water Ionizers Counters the Effects of Urbanization
[ad_1] This article is designed to show why the water we're drinking is bad for us, since it is highly unlikely that the urban water filters that are in place can filter out all of the little contaminants that are present in the water. Those contaminants are listed as part of the effects of urbanization on our water.These contaminants will acidify the water once they begin to decompose and...
Water Damage Restoration by Professional Companies
[ad_1] Until a few years ago, homes, properties and personal items devastated by water were often considered lost for good. However, thanks to innovations in technology, what is lost can now be restored to look almost as good as new. Mopping up a home or property after a serious flooding is not as easy as many envisage. Stagnant water can damage the floor, walls, carpets and other personal...
Activated Sludge Treatment Process – What Volume and Density Limits Are Ideal
[ad_1] The activated sludge treatment process is a long drawn out process. During different stages of this treatment the volume of the dissolved and suspended particles have to be periodically calculated. In this article I discuss what volume and density limits are acceptable, and two indices that help in determining the actual volume and density of dissolved substances.Sludge Volume Index...
Why Does My Dog’s Vomit Smell Like Poop?
[ad_1] Most dog owners think once their puppy reaches a certain age; they don't have to be as concerned about everything that goes into their mouth. Not true! Even though puppies and younger dogs are the most common victims of intestinal obstruction, older dogs can also be at risk.Be aware, if your dog's vomit smells like stools, your dog is in a serious, life-threatening situation. What you...
Efficient Services Of Plumber
[ad_1] The service offered by the plumber is usually called as plumber service normally of two types namely domestic and industrial. There are professional bodies in which the services are done in specified standards. Within this, the services can be related with liquid substances and gaseous substances. The services can be installation of the system as whole or installation of a subsystem or...
Bacteria in Wastewater – Common Microorganisms in Wastewater Treatment
[ad_1] Bacteria are single-cell plants. Bacteria metabolize the organics in wastewaters with the production of new microbial cell mass.The bacteria that can metabolize the maximum amount of the different organics, predominate. While most bacteria in wastewater treatment systems utilize organics for their metabolism, there is an important group of bacteria that utilize inorganic compounds for...
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of PVC Pipes?
[ad_1] PVC pipe is primarily used for conveying water and waste water. It is a durable product that can be welded using solvents, heat and o-rings. Different formulations are used for different applications. The one used in almost all home irrigation and plumbing is typically white and is designed for potable use. There is a specific interior type that can be used for hot and cold water. White...
Residential Water Wells
[ad_1] Drilling a well for water supply is one of the concerns faced by the homeowner and home builders. This is because there are several considerations needed to ensure that you can have a good water quality for your home.Prior to drilling a well, it is recommended that the water from the ground source be tested first to assure quality and safety of water. Aside from this, you also need to...
Increase or Decrease in Land Values?
[ad_1] The only truth in the expression "land will always appreciate in value because they're not making any more of it" is found in the last 7 words! The finite supply of land does not come even close to guaranteeing that its value will increase over time. Supply is only one factor to be considered in estimating how much any real estate parcel is worth, and it's not nearly as important as other...
Is There a Global Water Shortage?
[ad_1] The worlds water supply is receiving significant attention recently, and with good reason. Water is our most precious resource, but it has been mismanaged, wasted, and poorly distributed for decades, leading to shortages in many areas of the world. The worlds population today consists of more than six billion people, which is double the population in 1950. Water usage across the globe has...
What’s in the Water Now?
[ad_1] Almost everyone that drinks backcountry water knows there are microscopic organisms in untreated water that can make people ill. Unfortunately, there is lack of agreement about how common the problem is, or what people should do about it. It is not unusual to see articles in outdoor magazines that combine correct with incorrect information about how to deal with backcountry drinking...
Environmental Racism in Canada: Water Quality Crises for First Nations People
[ad_1] Environmental racism is a subgroup of environmental justice, or "the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies" ("What Is Environmental Justice?"). It calls for a complete lack of discrimination in...
Our World Almost Gone
[ad_1] "My soul can find no staircase to heaven unless it be through earth's loveliness." Michelangelo. Of course one of the greatest painters in all of history was keenly aware of the earth's bountiful beauty. It is in nature where so many through-out the ages have sought refuge and inspiration but, sadly over the course of time that bountiful beauty is sadly disappearing.It is this quote by...
How to Keep the Environment Clean
[ad_1] The two aspects of our environment most invoked when we talk about keeping the environment clean are litter and water pollution. We will discuss both in this article.LitterLitter is ugly and it can harm people and wildlife. Picking up litter can be costly for cities and highway departments.Dog fouling in public places (another form of litter) is a serious health risk, particularly for...
B.Tech in Civil Engineering
[ad_1] It is essential for the infrastructure of a country to grow if the economy of the country has to grow. An increase in demand of infrastructure will lead to an increase in demand for Engineers. B-Tech in Civil Engineering will help you gain a strong foothold in this field. There are many opportunities for Civil Engineers and enough scope for growth in a sector that is essential to the...
How Does Reverse Osmosis Really Work?
[ad_1] There are many applications for the process.I decided to cover this one first and whole house reverse osmosis last.Since wastewater treatment is the first stop on a long journey that finally ends up in your home.The porous membranes in RO systems are the only active component.They are basically filters. They work something like a pasta strainer, only the pores are much smaller.Anything...
The Definition Of Asset Management
[ad_1] Many of you have probably heard the term "asset management" Before, but you may not have an idea of what it really is. Asset management is a broad term. It can be defined as a process that guides the gaining of assets, along with their use and disposal in order to make the most of the assets and their potential throughout the life of the assets. While doing this, it also manages and...
Why Pay $10,000 For a Whole House Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System?
[ad_1] Companies producing and selling reverse osmosis units tout the systems abilities as the greatest innovation in filtration history and claim that no home can afford to be without one. As with other "snake oil salesmen" throughout history, the makers of reverse osmosis water filtration systems claims are grossly overstated.Reverse osmosis units simply do not have a useful place in most...
Wastewater Biomass – How to Use the Autotrophic Index to Measure Water Quality
[ad_1] The microorganisms in wastewater along with other organic matter, increases the wastewater biomass. This increase is inversely related to the quality of wastewater. In this article I discuss, in detail, a formula that is used to determine wastewater quality.Autotrophic Index (AI) In WastewaterTo estimate the quality of the wastewater factors like the wastewater biomass content as well as...
Why Every Business Should Have a ‘Hazardous Waste Management Plan’
[ad_1] When it comes to waste management, having a disposal plan in place is imperative. Hazardous waste is heavily regulated, and thus cannot just be tossed out with your everyday trash.To know if you're handling potentially dangerous waste, the first step is to assess its characteristics.When categorizing this type of waste, look out for these four characteristics:Ignitability-something...
How Well Do You Market Your Septic Services Company?
[ad_1] Very few businesses are fortunate enough to prosper without continuous effort being given to advertising and marketing; in fact, ongoing promotion is usually required in order to attract and keep customers. This is especially true when that business is a septic truck services company because how many people really want to even think about the work performed by such companies?So before...
Yuca (Cassava) Root Can Help Arthritis
[ad_1] I love 99.99% of fruits and vegetables, but this one is in the 00.01% for me. However, I do know a lot of people who really enjoy this vegetable, each to their own. It is a good source of B3 (helps to lower cholesterol), plus iron and calcium. Yuca is a root vegetable with a rough hard thick brown covering, a little like bark. The inside is hard, white and dense, it's quite heavy. Similar...
Heavy Metal Toxicity – An Unsuspected Illness
[ad_1] Heavy metal toxicity is a growing concern and often an unknown root cause of a number of serious health issues. A heavy metal is defined as any metallic chemical element that has a high density and is toxic, or poisonous at lower concentrations. Many heavy metals naturally exist in our surrounding ecosystems, and are generally not a problem in small concentrations. However, with...
The Housefly – An Introduction
[ad_1] Houseflies are insects included in the order Diptera (Gk. di - two, pteron - wing). Most other orders have two pairs of wing (i.e. four in all) but houseflies, bluebottles, hover flies, mosquitoes, tetse flies, crane flies ('daddy long legs') etc. have only the single pair. Houseflies are of interest principally because they are associated with the transmission of certain diseases.Apart...
Can You Be Green and Still Get Carpet Clean?
[ad_1] Green. Clean. Can these two goals be met in one floor cleaning company? The answer is yes, but you may have to ask some hard questions during your search for a service.Whether it's a matter of ethics and care for the environment, or one of health because of asthma, allergies, chemical sensitivities -- you need to know what people are using in your home. Are the solutions hazardous to...
The Pipe Couplings Purchase Guide
[ad_1] Pipe couplings are an indispensable part of most pipelines and piping systems. These components are used for joining two pipes or executing a bend in a pipeline system. The joints and seams are known to be the most vulnerable part of a pipeline. This is the part that could turn out to be structurally weak, thus leading to leaks to even pipe bursts. But by securing joints and seams with...
How Does Plantex All-in-One Solution Help Manufacturing Companies Save the Environment
[ad_1] AS COMPOST ACTIVATOR Plantex All-in-One Solution helps speed up the decomposition process of biodegradable wastes, while its catalytic action induces fermentation progression. The magnetic repellant of sodium and potassium leads to the molecular separation of molecular cellulose thus allowing faster digestion of bacteria of the waste. Mix 2 kilos of Plantex Biozym plus 5 kg. rice bran per...