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...

“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...

Are you currently looking for a home to purchase?  For some potential homebuyers, knowing where their water comes from may not be the highest priority in their search, but it can certainly become a significant and costly issue after a purchase.  Owning a home with a...

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...

At first glance, collecting a water sample seems to be as simple as following directions and selecting the right test.  But what happens when a result comes back as an exceedance of a drinking water standard?  Often, this leads to panic and the question of “what do I...