To address recurring well water quality issues, a Wisconsin monitoring team used in-depth, evidence-based diagnostics to better understand local conditions and arrive at lasting and more cost-effective solutions. Groundwater is frequently assumed to be purer than…

Bacteria create biofilms as a habitat to live in a location which challenges their survival. Biofilms allow bacteria to take in and store nutrients from their surroundings, be protected, and continue reproducing. You may wonder, “Are biofilms a health hazard because…

What is Water Hygiene? Water hygiene refers to the cleanliness of plumbing, encompassing all activities that help maintain water quality in a water system and prevent a variety of water-related issues.  Much like personal hygiene, water hygiene is maintained through a…

“What are Iron Bacteria?” This question was asked by several attendees at the recent WQI Well Driller and Pump Installer training session, and rightfully so. “Iron bacteria” has become a buzzword in the well water industry, but it is rarely explained in terms of the…

Naturally forming biofilm and its role in shaping water quality has become increasingly accepted in the drinking water industry.  ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Guideline 12-2023, the premiere Guideline for managing…