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Utilities Taking A New Look At Dry ChlorineChlorination has long been the
conventional method for disinfection of municipal water and wastewater, due to its low chemical cost and consistent performance. By the early 1990s, however, the growing number of environmental mandates, along with health and safety requirements associated with Cl2 use were forcing many municipalities to take a hard look at their disinfection programs.
Water District Optimizes Chlorination OperationsWhen the Hicksville Water District
in Nassau County, NY, began chlorinating its water supply three years ago, sodium hypochlorite solution feed proved inconsistent and troublesome. Only with the adoption of calcium hypochlorite
briquette feed systems did
chlorination operations become predictable for this Long Island water utility.
Chemical Imbalance: Why One Water Park Switched its Water Chemistry SystemFor more than a century, Columbian Park in Lafayette, IN has been a place for visitors to enjoy high-quality leisure time with family and friends. In June 1999, the Lafayette Parks & Recreation Department enhanced the visitor experience at the 43-acre park by opening the Tropicanoe Cove family aquatic center.
Calcium Hypochlorite System Addresses Concerns And Improves Water QualityPersistent taste and odor complaints: operations, maintenance and safety concerns, plus restrictive chemical tank and transfer station regulations, together prompted the Plainview Water District to search for and identify an effective alternative to sodium hypochlorite use for disinfecting its water supply.
Successful Water Reclamation Program Relies On Constant Chlor® Plus Calcium Hypochlorite Feeding SystemThe installation of a Constant Chlor® Plus Calcium Hypochlorite Feeding System at its water reclamation facility has greatly helped the City of Oneida, New York, provide a safe and efficient irrigation water supply for golf courses at the Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Casino Resort.
Third-Party Certification Of Circulation System Components Brings Peace Of MindThird-Party NSF/ANSI Standard 50 Certification ensures commercial pool & spa owners and operators their equipment is safe to use, is structurally sound, and performs as claimed.
